Learn about Video Equipment

Learn about the latest video equipment and gear for your productions. From cameras and lenses to lighting and audio equipment, we've got you covered.
  1. How to Use the Sun and Reflectors to Light Videos Outdoors

    How to Use the Sun and Reflectors to Light Videos Outdoors

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this lesson we'll join Jordy as he explains how to set up a great three point lighting setting up using the sun and a few reflectors.

  2. How to Get Steady Motion in Video Shots Hand-held, Without Using Any Equipment

    How to Get Steady Motion in Video Shots Hand-held, Without Using Any Equipment

    Tutorial Beginner

    Getting stable handheld footage can be pretty tricky, but with a few tips and tricks, you'll be on your way to capturing beautiful shots with little to no...

  3. On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

    On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, we'll teach you about the different types of microphones and how to place them to achieve a high signal-to-noise ratio.

  4. On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field

    On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field

    Tutorial Beginner

    It's time to talk about monitoring your audio in the field. When you're recording and using a microphone to capture high-quality audio, monitoring that audio...

  5. How to Edit Video on the iPhone

    How to Edit Video on the iPhone

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this article we'll cover some of the tools and features that let you take your iPhone editing up a notch. We'll look at microphones, lenses, and NLE...

  6. How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

    How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

    Tutorial Beginner

    Join us in learning the ins and outs of Apple's Cinematic Mode to record breathtaking videos with the iPhone 13.

  7. On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

    On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

    Tutorial Beginner

    Handheld microphones are a great tool to have in your video production toolkit. In this article we're going over all things handheld, from pickup patterns to...

  8. On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

    On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

    Tutorial Beginner

    Come join us as we discus the nitty gritty of shotgun microphones when it comes on-camera audio recording. We'll go how one works, when to use one, and why...

  9. 3 Top Android Video Editing Apps

    3 Top Android Video Editing Apps

    Tutorial Beginner

    If mobile filmmaking is your thing, then you'll know how important it is to find a great app that will let you film and edit all in one place. Check out our...

  10. 3 Free Resources to Learn Smartphone Photography & Video

    3 Free Resources to Learn Smartphone Photography & Video

    Tutorial Beginner

    There's no reason why you can't get professional quality photographs and video from smartphones now. Try our selection of free courses and tutorials to help...

  11. How to Build Your Own Basic Makeup Kit for Photo and Video Shoots

    How to Build Your Own Basic Makeup Kit for Photo and Video Shoots

    Tutorial Beginner

    Sometimes it's impractical to hire a makeup artist because your project doesn't have the budget or you are shooting some quick-turnaround work. In these...

  12. How to Pick Makeup to Use for Photography and Video Productions

    How to Pick Makeup to Use for Photography and Video Productions

    Tutorial Intermediate

    When getting into makeup for portrait photography, you'll see a lot of terms like primer, concealer, foundation, powder, and more. In this tutorial, you will...