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Intro image for article C300 Quick Tip: Assigning a Custom White Balance Button
Tutorials & Guides
Today's quick tip involves changing the white balance on the Canon C300 and C500. There are actually five white balance modes to choose from, selectable via the Function button at the back of the camera. The Function button also allows you to change your ISO and shutter speed, so today i'm going to show you how to dedicate one of the assignable buttons to white balance, which is great for very fast adjustments.
Intro image for article DP Morgan Schmidt Takes the Flex4K to NYC for Samsung
Client Profiles
Samsung is launching a new series of consumer "Ultra HD" displays with 4K resolution. To show them off, the consumer electronics giant needed to produce some stunning 4K content, so Samsung arranged to incorporate the Flex4K into their campaign. They used New York City as a backdrop and called on Los Angeles-based Director of Photography Morgan Schmidt.
Intro image for article Blackmagic Design Releases DaVinci Resolve 10
Tech News
DaVinci Resolve has become one of the most popular tools for color grading and creating dailies, and now Blackmagic Design has released a pretty major upgrade to the program: DaVinci Resolve 10.
Intro image for article Choosing the Right Phantom for the Job
Tools, Charts & Downloads
With the introduction of the Flex4K from Vision Research, the Phantom high-speed camera lineup offers an interesting and comprehensive range of choices for super slow-motion. The Flex4K, the 2K Flex and the Miro LC320S represent three distinct segments of performance, capability and price.
Intro image for article Changing Zeiss CP.2 Lenses from EF to PL Mount
Tutorials & Guides
One of the great features of the Zeiss CP.2 Prime lenses is the ability to change lens mounts.
Intro image for article Phantom High-Speed Camera Lineup
Tools, Charts & Downloads
The Phantom camera lineup continues to expand. It now includes the Phantom Flex4K, the 2K Phantom Flex, and the affordable, ultra-compact Miro M320S. This chart gives an overview of these cameras and compares specs side-by-side.
Intro image for article Canon Announces Dual Pixel CMOS AF Upgrade for C100
Tech News
The Canon C100 is very popular with run-and-gun operators in the documentary world, and Canon recently announced an upgrade for the C100 that allows for continuous tracking autofocus with Canon's entire EF lineup. The upgrade will also increase the speed of the camera's existing one-shot autofocus by around two times and provide an AF lock, which will enable the user to change the image framing while keeping the desired focus point, a feature that is especially useful for run-and-gun filmmakers.
Intro image for article The Concept Behind Freefly Systems' MoVI M10
Tech News
While camera stabilization systems are not a new concept, every once in a while a system comes along that fundamentally alters the way we utilize camera movement in our work. A classic example of this would be when Garrett Brown introduced the world to the Steadicam in 1975, or with recent compact dollys innovations from Kessler Crane or MYT Works. Recently, we were introduced to a new system from Freefly Systems that opens up a new realm of possibilities for camera movement that breaks free from the established formula.
Intro image for article Phantom Flex4K FAQs
Tools, Charts & Downloads
The Phantom Flex4K from Vision Research is a significant evolution of the Phantom high-speed camera line. In this article, we've answered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding Phantom and the groundbreaking, new Flex4K camera.