lighting
How to Shoot in Available Light Without It Looking Cheap
Available light doesn't have to look cheap. Here's how to find, shape, and work with existing light sources to produce images that look considered and intentional.
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Google's New Gemini Omni Flash Brings Cheap, Conversational AI Video Editing to Developers
Google's new Gemini Omni Flash lets developers edit AI-generated video through conversation, paired with the faster, cheaper Nano Banana 2 Lite image model. Here's what's new and what it costs.
remote
Remoto's Playback 1.9 Adds Windows Support and Remote Streaming From Secure Workstations
Remoto's Playback 1.9 adds Capture Agent for secure remote streaming, Windows support, and 16-channel audio. Here's what's new for remote review workflows.
SmallRig
Did SmallRig Quietly Make the Best FX6 Cage Yet for Vertical Production?
SmallRig's new FX6 cage kit is built specifically for vertical shooting — repositionable side handle, V-mount power, full cable management. Is it the best vertical rig for the camera yet?
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Adobe Is Acquiring Topaz Labs — Here's What That Means for Your Editing Toolkit
Adobe is acquiring Topaz Labs, the AI company behind Topaz Video and Gigapixel. Here's what's in the deal, what stays the same, and what it means for your editing workflow.
godox
Godox's First Camera Is $29, Has No Screen, and Might Actually Be Onto Something
Godox's first-ever camera is $29, has no LCD screen, and uses a transparent display instead. Here's what's actually clever about it, and what's still a gimmick.
diy filmmaking
How One Solo Filmmaker Built a Professional Monitor Rig From Scrap Wood and a License Plate
Solo filmmaker Evan Monsma built a wireless director's monitor rig from scrap wood, a license plate, and 3D-printed parts around a 7-inch Blackmagic monitor. Here's the full build breakdown.
Runway
Runway's Aleph 2.0 Outpaints Video to Any Aspect Ratio
Runway's Aleph 2.0 model can synthesize new visual data onto the edges of existing footage to reframe a single master shot across any aspect ratio — from 16:9 widescreen to 9:16 vertical.
Lenses
Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE Arrives with Schneider-Kreuznach Co-Engineering
LK Samyang has launched the AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE, co-engineered with Schneider-Kreuznach, at approximately $1,099 USD. At 730g, it completes the brand's lightweight constant-aperture zoom trio for Sony E-mount.
edelkrone
edelkrone's New Roll Bracket Adds a Third Axis to Its Motion Control Ecosystem
edelkrone's new Roll Bracket adds a dedicated roll axis to its HeadPLUS V3, JibONE, and Slider systems — a cheaper path to 3-axis motion control. Available at launch price through June 30.
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A24 Is Re-Releasing "Backrooms" With 15 Minutes of New Footage From Kane Parsons
A24 is re-releasing "Backrooms" with 15 minutes of new footage from director Kane Parsons for the July 4th weekend. Here's what's in the re-release, and why the timing is notable.
Pre-Production
How to Build a Shot List From a Script
A shot list is the bridge between a written script and a production day. Here's how to build one that actually serves you on set.