When Barry Andersson (author of "The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook" now in its second edition) and I were on tour almost 2 years ago (gosh was it that long?), He was constantly telling me about how the smart phones are going to be awesome tools for filmmaking.…
MZED’s tag line is “Education for Creatives” – and they deliver. I’ve personally attended four of their events now, and each time I’ve been blown away by their instructors -- working pros who also happen to be extraordinary educators. Yes, the sponsors (always high calibre)…
One of the number one things that I get asked about and I hear discussed regularly is the issue of getting a shot in focus when shooting video. Many videographers are used to having autofocus on their ENG cameras and still photographers by and large…
Zoom has released the new Zoom H5 Handy Recorder - a very good sequel to the H4n that is so dearly loved by many in the DSLR video world. [adrotate group="6"] A few months ago, we released a video review of the Zoom H6 which…
Wow, here's a device that's going to forever change audio recording with your iPhone. The new Zoom iQ5 brings directional stereo and high-quality audio-grabbing to your iPhone party. [adrotate group="6"] This Zoom iQ5 is for film makers and prosumers who want CD-quality audio and width-adjustable…
With fewer features than last year's Zoom H6 Handy Recorder (and presumably a lower price but it hasn't been announced yet), Zoom announced at NAMM 2014 the new Zoom H5 Handy Recorder. With 2 XLR's (rather than the H6's 4 (upgradable to 6)) the Zoom…
Thanks to the folks at Zoom, we had a few weeks with the new Zoom H6 Handy Recorder and we want to share our impressions with you. They shipped us the kit, which included the Zoom H6, the xy mic, the stereo mic module, windscreen,…
Here's another interesting video accessory looking for funding that you might be interested in - a follow focus and timelapse lens control! Pretty cool! [adrotate group="6"] [adrotate group="9"] About the Lens Apparatus The Lens apparatus is a new hardware and software solution to provide time…
There was a lot of excitement when the Zoom H6 was announced and now, you can have one for yourself! They are now available at many vendors including our good friends at B&H - just click any Zoom H6 link to buy and planet5D will…
The Zoom H4n has been a long time standard for capturing external audio when recording DSLR video - but now, the Zoom team has just announced the Zoom H6! This could take the audio recording market to a whole new level. World's first six-track portable…
