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DJI now owns 72.5% of Japan’s video camera market

ASUS ProArt monitors calibrate themselves without software

LAOWA probe zoom lenses shoot macro from impossible angles

Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L pairs power zoom with L-series glass

Canon EOS R6 V packs 7K RAW into its smallest full-frame yet

GoPro weighs sale or merger as layoffs hit 145

Brightin Star drops a 190-degree fisheye for under $140

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P turns its screen into a remote

The Basics

Documentary

How to ask great documentary interview questions

Peter Biesterfeld
How do you string all that unscripted material together, actuality, interviews and visuals, to craft a story that brings insight and understanding — a...
Technology

DIY Computer Diagnosis: Solve your PC Problems Like a Pro

Antonio Pavlov
Before you rush off to an expert that will charge you an arm and a leg to solve your computer issues, here are a...
Audio Recording

How to capture dialogue for a narrative film

Blag Ivanov
Recording clean audio is just as important to your narrative production as capturing well-composed video. In this article, we'll cover how to record professional-sounding dialogue for your narrative production.
Visual Storytelling

Look me in the ear: The psychology of eyelines

Susan Schmierer
For effective communication, begin production with a clear idea of your viewers’ role. Consider how camera angles may change the relationship your viewer has to your subject.
Technology

ISO: What it is and how to control it

Mike VanHelder
Put simply, ISO is how sensitive to light film stock is. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your film and the less time...
Lighting Design

Understanding CRI & TLCI: The importance of color rendition

Pete Tomkies
Cinematography is all about light, but filmmakers soon learn that all light is not created equal. The human eye is immensely versatile at adapting...
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Technique

Lighting Design

Film lighting 101: The tools and techniques you should know

Chuck Peters
Understanding film lighting tools and techniques is essential to making great film and video.
Aerial Cinematography

Drone photography: How to get cinematic drone shots

Ty Audronis and Devin Hujdic
In a nutshell Drone operation for commercial purposes requires a certified drone license, so start there Your choice of drone should depend on the space you’re...
News

How to crop a video on iOS, Android and PC

Kyle Alsberry
Do you need to learn how to crop a video? In this article, we’ll let you know how you can crop video on iOS, Android, PC and Mac.
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How to get the best recording environment for your next project

Chuck Peters
While it doesn't seem logical that the ears of your audience would overrule the eyes, it's one of the many mysteries of video production....
Camera Movement

Camera movement: 11 techniques you should master

Kyle Cassidy
A static frame is not only boring to your audience; by keeping the camera still, you’re also missing out on one of the most fundamental storytelling tools in cinema — movement.
Sales

Making money with video production

Nicole LaJeunesse
The video industry offers a plethora of intersecting career pathways. Let's explore some of the ways that you can make money with video.
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News

Lexar’s new D70E thumb drive SSD delivers fast transfers and up to 2 TB capacity

Publishers’ lawsuit alleges Mark Zuckerberg authorised copyright infringement by Meta AI

Aputure’s STORM CS32 will be its brightest fully tunable color fixture

You can turn your iPhone into a field toolkit for analog photography with the Second View app

Academy confirms only humans can win Oscars for acting and writing

The FAA declares the FIFA World Cup 2026 a No Drone Zone

Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 21 Beta 2 with improved Photo tools and bug fixes

Adobe releases major new updates for Photoshop and Lightroom

Making Money

Opinion

Viewfinder: Pushing against perfectionism

Chuck Peters
Many makers of media are hard-wired to be detail oriented. After all, to make great media, you need to notice small details that others might...
News

YouTube promises new ways to make money on YouTube

Sean Berry
At VidCon 2019, YouTube announced it’s introducing new ways for creators to money on YouTube. YouTube says it’s expanding several of its new products like...
Organization

How to plan a successful video ad

David Welton
Here we’ll focus on the pre-production aspects of producing a video commercial. We’ll discuss all the steps that must be completed before you press...
News

You will get more clients with these 4 essential tips

Sean Berry
Are you having difficulties landing clients? With the video industry so competitive, you have to set yourself apart from the pack. Here’s how to do that.
Organization

The basics of running a profitable video business

Rachel and Nicole Henderson
As videographers, we tend to focus on the creative side of video production. However, if you want to take your videography to the next...
Courses

Starting a Video Business

Videomaker
If you're thinking about going from amateur status to professional video producer but you're not sure where to start, this course is for you....
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Reviews

Cameras

Bolin N6-420X review: This PTZ delivers broadcast tools without the broadcast price

Chris Monlux
The Bolin N6-420X delivers 4K60p, 20x optical zoom and full IP connectivity at a price small teams can actually afford.
Cameras

GoPro MAX2 review: The most practical 360 camera GoPro has made

Chris Monlux
GoPro MAX2 isn’t just an update to an older 360 camera. The GoPro MAX2 feels like a confident and long-overdue step forward.
Cameras

BirdDog X4 Ultra review: A 4K PTZ camera that finally cuts the cord

Chris Monlux
The BirdDog X4 Ultra is made for fast productions. In practice, it aims to make camera placement a creative choice, not a logistical problem.
Audio

Sennheiser MKH 8018 review: When your audio needs to sound bigger than your crew

Chris Monlux
The Sennheiser MKH 8018 is not trying to be everyone’s first shotgun, but it captures clean, controlled and detailed sound.
Audio

Sennheiser Profile Wireless reviewed: Simple controls and redundancy

Chris Monlux
The Sennheiser Profile Wireles is not the flashiest wireless kit on the market, but it's useful system for solo video producers.
Cameras

BirdDog X4 Ultra review: A 4K PTZ camera that finally cuts the cord

Chris Monlux
The BirdDog X4 Ultra isn’t trying to win a spec war. However, if cable management is your biggest bottleneck, the X4 Ultra is a strong fit.
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News

Xelmus is working on the world’s widest anamorphic lens

The new DZOFILM Arcana lenses deliver a 2X anamorphic look from 1.5X squeeze

Sennheiser’s HD 480 PRO targets sound recordists with neutral tuning and a detachable cable

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years

NAB 2026: Hollyland Pyro Ultra wins Best Transmitter

NAB 2026: SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD wins Best Portable SSD

NAB 2026: OWC Express 4M2 Ultra wins Best RAID Storage

NAB 2026: Adobe Premiere Pro Color Mode wins Best Software Update

Buyer's Guides

Best Products

The best mirrorless cameras and DSLRs for video — 2026

Videomaker
These are the best mirrorless cameras and DSLRs on the market today, organized by use case. All are worthy of your hard-earned dollar.
Best Products

Best products of 2025

Nicole LaJeunesse
We’re here to celebrate the most useful, innovative and exciting audio and video products released over the past year.
Best Products

Videomaker’s 2025 gift guide

Videomaker
For the 2025 holiday season, these picks make it easy to support your videographer without having to guess what they need.
Best Products

The best royalty-free music and sound effects sites — 2026

Videomaker
Music and sound effects are a crucial part of any film or video project. Using royalty-free stock music in your next project is one way to cut costs without sacrificing quality.
Best Products

Best After Effects and motion graphics template sites — 2026

Nicole LaJeunesse
You have the tools needed to create stunning motion graphics, but do you have the time? If not, using motion graphics templates can be a great way to add polish to a production without blowing your deadline.
Best Products

The best stock video sites — 2026

Videomaker
Stock video sometimes gets a bad rap in the filmmaking community. In reality, however, we see stock video used every day in any number...
Best Products

The best digital storage for video editors — 2026

Videomaker
As digital video resolutions increase, our need for storage increases as well. If you’re ready to step up to a new storage solution, you’re in the right place.
Best Products

The best laptops for video editing — 2026

Videomaker
For video editors, finding the perfect portable workstation is like catching a unicorn. It is no easy task to find the perfect balance of performance vs. price point.
Best Products

The best desktop computers for video editing — 2026

Videomaker
An efficient editing workflow depends on a solid editing system. Here's a look at the best desktop computers for video editing.
Best Products

The best camera bags and cases — 2026

Videomaker
Finding the right camera bag or case for your gear can be challenging, particularly if this is the first bag or case you've ever purchased.
Best Products

The best audio recorders — 2026

Videomaker
Good audio is one of the foundations of good video. Here we will cover the best audio recorders currently out on the market.
Best Products

The best advanced camera support for video — 2026

Videomaker
While the camera will always be at the core of your production setup, using the best camera support is vital in getting smooth cinematic shots.
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