Camera Settings Articles and Videos

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The dos and don’ts of shooting in log

Many cameras today support log shooting, but if you want to make sure your videos look great using log, you need to know how to use it.

Camera Settings

Frame Rates Demystified: The Ultimate Decision – Smooth vs. Cinematic

Chris Monlux

Do you often hear the term frame rates but have no idea what it means? Well, don't worry because we've got your back! In...

Camera Equipment

Image Sensor Noise: The Biggest Enemy of Clean Video Footage

Chris Monlux

Do you sometimes find your footage coming out distorted or grainy? Well, worry no more because we've got you covered. In this video, we'll...

Camera Settings

The high-angle shot defined

Morgan Paar

The high-angle shot is a classic angle that allows filmmakers to establish a location and communicate grand emotions.

Camera Settings

What is shutter angle and why is it important?

Michael Walsh

To understand what a shutter angle is, you must first understand film-based camera mechanics. Here's what you need to know.

Shooting

What is focus peaking and how do you use it?

Luis Maymi Lopez

Focus peaking is a incredibly useful focus assitant that helps video shooters quickly and consistently capture sharp, clear images.

Camera Settings

Controlling exposure – useful tips and tricks

Videomaker

"Exposure" is the amount of light that hits the photo-sensitive element in a camera. Exposure controls the gradations of brightness you see on...

News

Are you checking these 6 things before a multicamera shoot?

Sean Berry

Multicamera setups can take a lot of work. To help out, we've come up with 6 essential things you need to check before every multicamera shoot.

Camera Settings

The exposure triangle explained

Kyle Cassidy

The exposure triangle is the most fundamental concept of image capture, yet many people know little about it. Here is a simple explanation.

Camera Settings

How to use every control on your camera

Luis Maymi Lopez

You've purchased a new camera. Now, with a few deep in-breaths and inspiring ideas, you're ready to venture into the world of video. You...