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DRAGON BREATH FIRE VFX - Adobe After Effects Tutorial (SPONSOxRED)

DRAGON BREATH FIRE VFX - Adobe After Effects Tutorial (SPONSORED)

Want to learn how to spew dragon fire? In this tutorial I will show you how create an awesome Fire Breath VFX in Houdini & composite it in Adobe After Effects!

Best Panasonic Lumix GH5 settings for YouTube (Sponsored)

Whether you're a Cinematic Vlogger or a Action Shooter,the Panasonic Lumix GH5 offers an extensive list of options for YouTube creators that suit each style of of storytelling.

How to Make a Video with Just Stock Media (Sponsored)

We wanted to see what we could make with just stock media. VideoBlocks liked the idea and we had a good time putting it together. With so much to choose from on VideoBlocks, this video could have gone a million different ways. VideoBlocks.com

NAB 2017 Highlights

Every April, Videomaker heads to Las Vegas for the annual NAB Show. Here are the new releases and hidden gems from the show floor.

Camera Giveaway! Panasonic Lumix G7

How’d you like to win a Panasonic Lumix G7? The Lumix G7 features a micro four thirds 16-megapixel MOS sensor powered by the Venus Engine 9 processor built into an interchangeable lens camera package that fits nicely in your hands. The design is a bit retro, sporting large mode dials on the top but with direct access to many programmable function buttons, control dials, cursors and high-resolution live viewfinder and articulating monitor, there is nothing old-fashioned about the Lumix G7.

Panasonic Lumix GH5 - Hands-On Review - vs. GH4

Panasonic teased us for months after first announcing the GH5 at Photokina 2016. Out of the few details they released within the announcement, they would only confirm that this camera would shoot 10-bit 4:2:2 internally in both 24 and 30 frames per second. That’s all they said! Come on Panasonic, we want more!

We were ripe with anticipation, salivating for the rest of the details. Finally at CES 2017, Panasonic gave us all of the details for the GH5. We were so blown-away by the specs that we gave it our Best Camera of CES 2017 award.

Canon 5D MarK IV - Hands-On Review - Compared to the a6300, a6500, a7S II, Gh4 & 1D X MkII

The Canon 5D Mark IV is a solid follow-up to the much lauded 5D Mark III. Though the new camera is capable of 4K video recording, the 1.74x crop factor is a bit of a disappointment.

GoPro HERO5 Black vs Sony FDR-X3000R - Hands-On & Heads-up!

The GoPro HERO5 Black and The Sony FDR-X3000R are almost identical. We put their functions against each other to find out what action camera should you buy?

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar - Hands-on Video Review

We put the MacBook Pro against the last release in both FInal Cut Pro 10.3 and Premiere Pro CC 2017, Who will win? Watch to find out.

How to Light in Tight Spaces with the Westcott Flex (Sponsored)

Lighting a scene can take a lot of gear and a lot of space — especially when there isn't much room to begin with. We’re going to be talking about lighting in tight spaces using the Westcott Flex LED. We'll be lighting our subject in a close quarters where we do not have enough room for traditional lighting. Find out more about the Westcott Flex LED here: http://bit.ly/2hChHHf

Canon XA35 Offers Pro Features in Compact Form Factor (Sponsored)

With its compact body design and significant improvements for greater creative and technical control, Canon’s XA35 Professional Camcorder is the latest tool for providing all that’s needed to realize your vision. #ad

Sony RX100 V - Photo Burst to Video - 24fps burst to video

The new Sony RX100 V can shoot in burst mode 24 pictures per second. So we took those 24 frames and made them into video.

Sony a6500 - Hands-on Review

Sony recently announced the a6500, an update to the a6300. Both are still on the market, and in this review we put it up against the Sony a6300, a7S II and the Panasonic GH4 to answer is it worth buying.

Videomaker's Best Products of the Year 2016

These are the best of the best products for 2016. These products were selected from ones we have tested and processed through Videomaker labs. Videomaker’s Editorial Staff came together when selecting the Best of Videomaker 2016.

How to shoot High Dynamic Range Video using AtomHDR on the Atomos Shogun Flame (Sponsored)

If your camera can record in LOG, then you can already start shooting HDR video, and having features like AtomHDR, the ultimate LOG exposure tool, make you and your shots look way better while on set. #AD

Canon XC15 in the field (Sponsored)

Canon has listened to its users and upgraded the XC10 4K professional Camcorder to add pro features to both the audio and video workflows. Dubbed the XC15, this new 4K Professional Camcorder builds on the proven abilities of the XC10 and aims to provide the perfect second unit camera.

Sonicfire Pro 6 - Hands-on Review

Sonicfire 6 set out to be soundtrack creation for professional videographers and media creators. In version 6, Sonicfire has added a new interface, a new cut-video-to-music feature and has done a major update to its timing control capabilities.

Tascam DR-10X, DR-10SG, DR-10L - Hands On Review

Interchangeable lens cameras seem to be the norm these days — a wonderful innovation for the video world, allowing for an easier path to shallow depth of field. However, audio captured with these cameras is weak to say the least. Entry level cameras also might not offer both a mic input and a headphone output, often combining the two into one port. On top of that, the mics built into these cameras are small and the mic preamps are typically poor.

Making an After Effects Template Look Unique (Sponsored)

After Effects templates can look really nice, and be a big time saver, but you do need to add some of your own personal touches. Make your After Effects templates look unique using projects from VideoBlocks. With the variety of projects from Videoblocks, you’re sure to find something you need. And If you’d like a FREE 7-day trial to Videoblocks, then go to www.videoblocks.com/videomaker. #AD