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The Canon EOS C70 is the first RF-mount Cinema EOS camera, and is the ideal choice for those switching from a DSLR cameras to a dedicated video camera. Equipped with a 4K super 35mm DGO sensor, the camera can record RAW video format that’s saved to an SD card. The touchscreen function allows you to set the focus point quickly, and the additional intelligent face tracking ensures focus is maintained. It’s also equipped with an integrated image stabiliser and ND filter system. Waveform monitor, peaking, timecode and configurable controls are further professional features to help you take your video shoot to the next level. The camera’s weight and size make it versatile and easy to integrate with additional equipment, as it remains portable even when fully equipped. The Mount Adapter…

The standard setting for capturing action in real-time is 24fps. This creates a realistic mood, and delivers sound that matches the moving image. 60fps gives a slower playback speed, and is ideal for emphasising important moments or acts on film, while 120fps is five times slower than the standard setting, and is preferred for sports or action scenes. The slower playback speed ensures that fast movements are clearly depicted and presented in an atmospheric way. To create engaging video, it’s advisable to use a mix of frame rates to achieve the best results.…

Colour grading is an important and integral part of post-production – even when there were only black and white films, a chemical process applied directly to the film material made it possible to transform the contrast. Fortunately, technology has moved on, and today’s editing programs make the job of colour grading accessible to everyone. To create an individual look, colour correction has to be done first. The colour correction creates a neutral base on which the colour grading can be carried out according to the look you want to achieve.…

DEW MARIO OTTAVIANI “This is a peony that grows annually in my garden. On this day there were several drops of dew on its petals, which I captured in this macro shot.” https://bit.ly/3Akm016 AVRO LANCASTER TREVOR GREEN “A Lancaster bomber flying as part of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK. It was built in 1945, and is one of only two Lancasters that remain airworthy.” https://bit.ly/3vO69FD THE IMPRESSION KEUNG WING SANG “These national and regional flags are decorations in Hong Kong’s Ping Shek housing estate, marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule in June 1997.” https://bit.ly/3Jkdxhd LIGHT SOURCE JOHN HEWITT “I shot this seascape at Binalong Bay in Tasmania with my Nikon D850…

If you’ve ever looked through Photoshop’s Filter Gallery you’ll know there are several filters that can be used to create a painterly look; however, they’re mostly rather blunt instruments that apply an effect to the entire image, so in this video tutorial we’ll take a more hands-on approach to creating digital art, by using the Mixer Brush Tool to give a photo the look of an Impressionist painting. You could pick an outdoor scene like ours, or try a different genre, like portraiture or still-life. The great thing about the Mixer Brush is that it creates painterly strokes based on the details and colours within the image, so you can tailor the effect to the image, rather than applying a generic filter. This entails a little more work – you…

Audio specialist Audio-Technica has announced the latest microphone in its popular AT2020 line, the AT2020USB-X, which features USB-C plug-and-play support to allow content creators to record their audio without having to mess about with dongles or adapters. Specifically designed to meet the demands of podcasters, streamers and other content creators, the AT2020USB-X is a reimagining of the AT2020USB+, combining the popular cardioid condenser microphone with updated connectivity. With its directional pickup, the AT2020USB-X is ideal for spoken-word recordings, while the high-resolution sampling rate of up to 24-bit/96kHz gives the microphone the best chance to hit that high-fidelity recording creators are looking for. The USB-C mic will work with computers running Windows or macOS without the need for driver downloads. It’s also USB-C powered, so it won’t use an extra wall…

You can take your video to the next level with a high-end cinema camera, such as the Red V Raptor 8K VV. These enable you to capture maxiumum image quality, shooting at up to 120fps at 8K. This true RAW camera comes with a multiform sensor, allowing you to use an unmatched selection of lenses. The large camera sensor provides excellent depth of field, and the highest possibly dynamic range. Sensor noise is low when you’re filming at high ISOs, which makes it easy to film in low light, and you’ll gain creative flexibility thanks to high frame rates and exposure protection. The Red V Raptor’s body weight of 1.8kg (4lb) is comparatively low, but pro video system cameras can be heavier and more difficult to handle than other video…

1 MANUAL MODE AND AF To take full control over the depth of field, you need to switch to manual mode. The autofocus also needs to be turned off – if the camera is left on AF, it may cause unwanted refocusing while filming. Your camera may have an option to secure your set focus in later scenes. 2 CONTROLYOUR APERTURE You can control the depth of field by adjusting the aperture setting. The wider the aperture (lower f-numbers), the more light enters the camera sensor and the narrower the depth of field. Conversely, a large f-number will result in greater depth of field across the frame. 3 MANAGE FOCUS DISTANCE The closer the camera is to an object, the shallower the depth of field will be at a give…

1 SECURE YOUR CAMERA Wherever you’re shooting your video, make sure the camera is secure and stable. Depending on the camera movements you want to include, mount the camera on a tripod or gimbal. 2 SELECT YOUR SETTINGS Set your camera to manual exposure and select live view mode. Choose your settings, and keep in mind that when shooting with 24fps, the shutter speed should be 1/50 sec for the smoothest results. 3 ADJUST THE ND FILTER Among other things, an ND filter can be used to enable a shallow depth of field in bright light or maintain consistent exposure. Once you’ve attached the filter you’ll see the difference on the live view screen. 4 MANAGE FILTER SETTINGS To find the optimal filter setting, turn the filter on the lens…

SHOTGUN Shotgun mic are best for outdoor recordings as they only pick up directional sound. You can mount it on the camera, or use a boom pole. An optional wind screen helps to produce clearer audio in windy conditions. CARDIOID This microphone is great for indoors and for small rooms that create reverberation. It has a wider pickup pattern than a shotgun, but cuts out background noises and can be attached to a boom pole. LAVALIER This is an omnidirectional microphone that can be attached to a subject, and is equipped with a wireless connection to allow freedom of movement. Beware of rustling sounds caused by incorrect positioning.…

The winners in the 11th season of the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) – the world’s richest photography contest, with a total prize pool of $450,000 – have been announced. The main theme of this year’s contest was Nature, and British photographer Henley Spiers took the $120,000 top prize for his stunning underwater image of gannet plunging beneath the waves in pursuit of food. Spiers captured the image in the sea off Scotland’s Shetland Islands. The HIPA awards were founded in 2011 under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The awards are open to any professional or amateur photographer, and are free to enter. Click the link to read the stories behind the winning images, see images from previous contests,…

www.nikon.com £13,500/$14,000 The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S adds genuine clout to the Z-system telephoto lineup. Lenses with built-in teleconverters to extend the focal length are rare, but not unique. Nikon already makes the AF-S 180-400mm f/4E ED VR TC1.4 F-mount super-telephoto zoom with a built-in teleconverter, and this prime lens follows suit, combining a native 400mm f/2.8 configuration with a 1.4x extender that gives you 560mm at f/4. Not only is the internal teleconverter much quicker to add into or take out of the equation with a simple flip of a lever, it’s also designed specifically to match the optical characteristics of this particular lens. Key features There’s no getting away from the fact that dream-team specifications like these demand a big, heavy build, with this lens…

Video content is becoming an increasingly important part of the multimedia world, and an integral feature of social media. Photography is a fantastic medium, but more and more these days, photographers are being asked to also create videos. From a marketing point of view, a video is like gold. It can explain a product and illustrate different functions or facets far more comprehensively than a set of still images. Online users are used to scrolling through information – and a video can easily attract attention. In addition, telling a story can create an important level between the customer and the moving image. It has been scientifically proven that customers remember a combination of moving images and sounds longer than just an image with text. Therefore, it’s all the more important…

Mirrorless cameras weigh less and are more compact than their DSLR counterparts, and they also offer built-in image stabilisation. However, DSLR cameras are more user-friendly for previewing scenes, as the optical viewfinder shows you exactly what your camera sees, while mirrorless cameras only show a digital preview. In terms of lenses, DSLR cameras offer a wider selection in every price range, although as mirrorless cameras become more popular a wider range of excellent lenses are becoming available. DSLR cameras have fast autofocus, but some mirrorless cameras, such as the Sony A7 IV, also offer this and can even outperform DSLRs. The technical development of mirrorless cameras is in full swing, and we may soon see them offering a full range of features that effectively makes DSLRs redundant.…

Your choice of lenses and the determination of the range of focus are important considerations in the creation of films. In contrast to photography, where technical settings such as the image frame or focus can be adjusted for a specific situation, you aren’t just capturing one moment, so you can’t just set the focus and forget about it. Each scene is constantly changing as additional subjects are drawn in. Here, setting the right focus is challenging, and autofocus may not be the best option for what you want to capture. For example, a character may be thrown out of focus because the camera suddenly focuses on an object in the background, and it can also be distracting if the focus changes in the middle of a clip. Another reason for…

A video consists of a sequence of images captured at a particular frame rate, and you can adjust the frame rate for different filming techniques to create different moods and effects. In contrast to photography, other basic rules apply for setting up the optimal shutter speed. In order to capture smooth and flowing video, you should set a shutter speed that’s twice as high as your chosen FPS. If it’s not set correctly, fast-moving objects such as cars will be out of focus as the shutter speed records motion blur. Just like in photography, the exposure can then be controlled by adjusting the ISO value and aperture. If the shot turns out too bright, you can use tools like ND filters to control the overexposure. If the result is too…

Before you film a video, you need a plan. Be clear about how you want to tell your story on film, and consider the various technical and visual aspects. A film composed of several scenes and shot in different locations poses plenty of challenges, and a variety of factors influence the look of footage,. Technical challenges may arise due to the use of different focal lengths or changing lighting conditions. Different camera movements are an important creative tool, and will help convey your story to the audience. Use them to your advantage to create tension, dynamism or calmer atmospheres. In addition, play close attention to how you’ll create transitions between different scenes. One of the most common mistakes newcomers make is to only think about the technical aspects and overlook…

Post-production is the key to storytelling. The moving image is combined with the sound, and this combination conveys your story to the viewer. Through this interplay, emotional levels and connections to characters can be built. There are many editing programmes available online, including some very good free ones, such as HitFilm Express and iMovie, while if you want to invest in a paid editing programme, Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Studio are worth checking out. You’ll notice the difference in the quality of the video just by using basic tools in post-production. As we’ve discussed, the audio component is just as important and the video, and needs to be carefully considered. Voiceovers or subtitles can also be added in post-production to complement your moving image. Once the editing process…

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