Hohem’s new iSteady MT3 Pro gimbal has AI tracking and is lightweight yet carries heavier mirrorless and DSLR cameras easily. With its introduction at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the iSteady MT3 brings filmmakers pro level features at very affordable prices. I was provided this product by
An inexpensive but sturdy four-color flashlight with continuous brightness control, mounts, shaped gobos, and the ability to zoom the light? We couldn’t wait to use the NEEWER Basics FL10 flashlight for, well, all sorts of applications! Note: NEEWER sent us the NEEWER BASICS FL10 Portable Photography Flashlight to review and
THE NEEWER Z160 Retro Camera Flash is a fun, versatile, cool-looking compact and affordable on-camera flash aimed at beginner photographers. It could not be easier to use! It’s also surprisingly useful for a variety of applications. Note: NEEWER sent us the Z160 Retro Camera Flash to review and keep. However,
Engaging videos are one of the most powerful storytelling elements around. Whether used for a personal post, to sell product, or to solicit donations, a good video with emotional appeal works wonders. However, many struggle to determine what elements are truly necessary to achieve optimal video engagement. Let’s take a
For content creators looking to elevate their video production without breaking the bank, the Neewer DL400 motorized camera dolly is quickly becoming a go-to tool for achieving smooth, cinematic motion. Compact, capable and currently priced at an affordable $189 on Amazon, the DL400 provides impressive functionality in a small package.
Engagement is my favorite metric to track, as it represents the overall performance and health of your video. Unlike so-called vanity metrics such as Views (which show the reach of your video), metrics like Audience Retention tell you the percentage of the video the audience watched/engaged with and exactly what
Once you get over the first hurdle in actually calibrating your monitor for the first time (like me when I was a complete newbie), you have to remember how often you need to recalibrate. I had no idea how much I needed to do it. I remember a few years
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Lexar demonstrated its commitment to staying ahead of the curve in memory technology, unveiling several innovative products aimed at photographers and videographers who demand speed, durability, and versatility. Speed Meets Innovation: SD Express and CFexpress Cards In the world of SD
For tech enthusiasts and creators, attending the CES is like being a kid in a candy store. As a media professional who covered the event, my focus was on capturing high-quality content while staying light and mobile. For those thinking about tackling a similar project—or even just curious about what
If you want to change the font of multiple text layers in Adobe Premiere Pro, there is a simple bulk method that will replace them all in seconds. This saves you from going to each individual text layer and making changes, so it can be a real time saver! Simply
Fractal noise is one of the most useful effects available in Adobe After Effects. Since the pattern is generated randomly, you might be wondering how you could loop it. Good news: It’s simple to do! With fractal noise added to a layer, set a beginning and ending Evolution keyframe. For
As a photographer, there’s no doubt you understand good composition and what it takes to create a beautiful image. But when moving to videography, master these four things to ensure a smooth transition to high-quality video acquisition. Stability Now that you are shooting video, you’re capturing multiple frames per second
