Maddy Cowee, Author at Videomaker

What is the rack focus shot?

Visual Storytelling Maddy Cowee

Rack focus is a powerful tool that can transform your video. Mastering this technique can elevate your video visuals. So, what is it?

Character foils in film defined

Storytelling Maddy Cowee

Buzz Lightyear, Han Solo and Draco Malfoy — while these characters are quite different, they have a major thing in common: They're all foils.

The rise of virtual production

Visual Effects Maddy Cowee

Today, virtual production is pioneering a new front for visual effects and will continue to do so for decades to come.

All the essential roles of post-production

Workflow Maddy Cowee

When it comes to filmmaking, post-production is an essential process; here are all the essential roles that round out this process.

Panasonic says it can correct fisheye distortion

News Maddy Cowee

The novel method, designed by an engineer at Panasonic, estimates and corrects fisheye distortion with a device like a smartphone or camera.

SmallRig announces powerful COB LED video lights

News Maddy Cowee

SmallRig's brand new AstralTech optical system packs a punch in the company's new RC 350 and 450 COB LED lights.

Lexar reveals high-capacity CFexpress Type A Card

Uncategorized Maddy Cowee

Lexar's new, higher-capacity Gold line 320 GB card delivers up to 900 MB/s read speeds and 800 MB/s write speeds.

DJI passes security compliance measure

Uncategorized Maddy Cowee

DJI passed the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), a critical data security measure that strives to protect customer data.

Xiaomi prototypes way to mount a full-size lens onto the 12S Ultra

News Maddy Cowee

Xiaomi prototypes way to mount a full-size lens onto the 12S Ultra

DJI reveals Mavic 3 Classic

News Maddy Cowee

DJI introduced the Mavic 3 Classic — a scaled-back alternative to its pricey cinematic Mavic 3. Dropping the quadcopter's telephoto lens also drops the...

Ricoh reveals HD PENTAX-D MACRO 100mm lens

News Maddy Cowee

The new Ricoh PENTAX macro lens incorporates a new optical design and aims to deliver optimal, high-quality images.

DaVinci Resolve is coming to iPad

News Maddy Cowee

Blackmagic Design recently revealed that DaVinci Resolve is coming to iPad. Now, iPad users will have access to its pro editing tools.