editing
How to Edit Faster Without Cutting Corners
Editing slowly is rarely about skill — it's about organization, habits, and friction. Here's how to build speed into your editing workflow without cutting corners.
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career advice
How One Cinematographer Spent 5 Years Escaping Corporate Videography for Documentary Work
Cinematographer Jakub Chlouba spent five years transitioning from corporate videography in Switzerland to full-time documentary DP work. Here's what that transition actually cost.
steadicam
The Steadicam Changed Cinema Forever. A New Film Is Finally Capturing the Man Behind It.
"Thank You Mr. Brown," a documentary about Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, is now in production with Francis Ford Coppola executive producing. Here's why this story matters for every filmmaker who's ever used a stabilizer.
compact cameras
This $50 Translucent Camera Just Made the Case That Nostalgia Is a Feature
The DIGI+ DGP-DCM01 is a $50 translucent compact from Japan with a front selfie display — a camera selling a feeling more than a spec sheet. Part of a real trend in camera design worth knowing about.
godox
Could This Slim Godox Panel Replace Your COB Light?
Filmmaker Keaton Nye tests the Godox LiteWafer UP150R — a panel light less than an inch thick that claims to match COB fixture output. Here's whether the optical design actually delivers in production conditions.
AI Filmmaking
Hollywood's Most Controversial AI "Actor" Just Landed Her First Feature Role
Particle 6 just cast AI "actor" Tilly Norwood as the lead in "Misaligned," her first feature film. Here's what the announcement actually says — and what the legitimate skepticism is.
Nikon
Could Nikon's Long-Dead DL Compact Finally Be Making a Comeback?
A new unverified tip suggests Nikon may be revisiting the DL compact camera lineup it cancelled in 2017 — 1-inch sensor, fast Nikkor lens, premium build. Here's what's claimed and why the confidence level is low.
production planning
How to Plan a Shooting Day That Doesn't Fall Apart
Every production day that falls apart does so for the same reasons. Here's how to plan a shooting day that actually holds together from call time to wrap.
AI Video
The State of AI Video in 2026 — and the 10 Models Worth Knowing
A ranked guide to the ten best text-to-video AI models in 2026 — from free starting points to professional workflows. Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Runway Gen-4.5, and why Sora is already gone.
mitakon
Mitakon's New Zone T1 Cine Primes Are Full Frame, Ludicrously Fast — and More Expensive Than You'd Expect
Zhongyi Optics' new Zone T1 FF Cine Lens Series brings T1.0 aperture full-frame cinema primes at $2,499 each — a big step up from Mitakon's usual price tier. Here's what's in them and why you should wait for reviews first.
sony rx10 v
Sony's RX10 V Is Reportedly Dropping July 9 — the First Update in Nearly a Decade
Sony's RX10 V is reportedly dropping July 9 — the first update to the superzoom lineup in nearly a decade. Here's what's rumored and whether it's worth waiting for.
filmmaking basics
Understanding Aspect Ratios — When and Why They Matter
Aspect ratio determines the shape of your frame — and choosing the wrong one for your platform or intention can undermine even strong cinematography. Here's what you need to know.