They seem to be everywhere, spamming the comments section of review after review with their cult-like nonsense about Blackmagic being the best camera at any price, with image quality rivaling Arri. Well first, let’s note that most of us - if we’re fortunate to be employed at all - are doing documentaries, travel and nature... Continue Reading →
Watch Those Knobs!
While out on a shoot yesterday morning, we noticed that the pan control on our Gitzo 1545TA went missing. Sad day indeed, because the refractory knob set us back $35.00, or a month's worth of morning coffee. For some reason, the knob does not tighten down as much as the others, so that's something to... Continue Reading →
Apple’s Been Listening!
It looks like we can expect to see significantly redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros in the 2nd half of the year, with flat-edged top and bottom, slimmer bezels, mini-LED backlighting, HDMI port, SD card reader, physical keys rather than a touch bar and a return to the MagSafe power cable, along with other design... Continue Reading →
How To Sync iTunes Match to iPhone 12 Pro Max (When All Else Fails)
Go to settings, click on Apple ID, iCloud, Media & Purchases. Sign in to Media & Purchases. Tap on Music app. Sync Library 'On'. Your Cloud library should now be visible.
Time To Replace X-Rite ColorChecker Passport?
Does your ColorChecker look like the one on the left? It might be time to replace it! X-Rite designs the Passport to last two years and I purchased my first one in 2017, so I guess that's about right. Now it comes with a nifty lanyard to help keep it from getting destroyed in my... Continue Reading →
BMD UltraStudio 4K Mini Fan Noise
Some have complained of fan noise from the UltraStudio 4K Mini, so I'm sharing a recording of the sound, first from right up against the unit, then after sitting at my desk just a couple feet away. Compared to my MacBook Pro and LaCie hard drives, the unit is virtually silent. Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K... Continue Reading →
Big Sur: UltraStudio 4K Mini Glitchy
After installing Big Sur (at last, Safari 4K HDR!), the dreaded spinning beachball of doom appeared anytime I tried doing anything at all in Final Cut Pro 10.5. Unplugging my UltraStudio 4K Mini, things returned to normal, so I was certain the device was the culprit. I'd already updated to the latest 12.0 beta firmware,... Continue Reading →
N°14 Ton That Dam
This colorful French colonial-era apartment tucked away at 14 Ton That Dam street in Saigon's district 1 is home to some chic cafes and boutiques and happens to be a great spot for shooting video and grabbing a bite to eat.
New LG OLED 55CX
Standing in bewilderment in front of my new TV. 🥰
Real Journalism
"I don't want to hear any of that rubbish." 🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw5a2Cc5KtI
Canon EOS R5 FW Update 1.1.0
Jared Polin tested out the new firmware update and finds increases of anywhere from 50-100% indoors. Times given are after reformatting the card for 8K when it filled up and after restarting camera after shooting 4K HQ for longer than 29:59. Apparently, shooting outdoors in the heat showed no improvement, but there are significant gains... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Video Shootout
These fellas are real working professionals who shoot every conceivable type of video - real estate, product photography, fitness, travel, corporate, weddings, interviews - you know, the kind of stuff we do to put food on the table when we're not shooting the next Netflix series. In the video, Parker Walbeck says "I wouldn't recommend... Continue Reading →
EOS R5 Overheating Times
From No Life Digital.
The Daejeon Chronicles 