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What's the Difference Between a Cinema Camera and a Mirrorless Camera?
A cinema camera and a mirrorless camera can shoot visually similar footage. Here's what actually separates them, and which one fits your workflow.
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Cadrage
Fewer Units, Higher Prices: What Canon's Earnings Say About Where Cameras Are Headed
Canon sold 10% fewer interchangeable-lens cameras this quarter, and made 12.9% more revenue anyway. Here's what that reveals about the EOS R6 V and where Canon is actually placing its bets.
sony
Sony Now Sells Three 100-400mm Lenses. Here's Which One Actually Makes Sense for Video.
Sony now has three 100-400mm lenses in its E-mount lineup. Here's how the new $849 F5.6-8 compares to the pro-tier F4.5 GM, and which one actually makes sense for video work.
osmo studio
A Former A24 Exec Just Launched an AI Video Editor Built on Editable Code
Former A24 producer Will Hoppin launched Osmo Studio, an AI video editor that outputs editable code instead of a locked video file. Here's how it works, and what it costs.
drones
This Videographer's Drone Flight Led to Federal Charges — Here's the Airspace Check You Can't Skip
A videographer faces a year in prison for a 2-minute drone flight to film his own church. Here's what went wrong, and the airspace check every drone operator needs before flying.
mubert
What Is Mubert? A Look at the AI Music API Behind Picsart, Restream, and More
Mubert generates 3 million AI music tracks a month for products like Picsart and Restream. Its new API update replaces "reroll and hope" with real editing tools. Here's what the company does, and why the update matters.
rolling shutter
Rolling Shutter vs. Global Shutter: What Actually Causes the "Jello Effect"
Bent propellers, skewed pans, jello footage, that's rolling shutter. Here's what actually causes it, how global shutter fixes it, and when it's genuinely worth caring about.
shotgun mic
Best Shotgun Mics for Run-and-Gun Video Production
The right shotgun mic for run-and-gun shooting isn't the priciest boom option, it's the one that doesn't slow you down. Here's what actually works for solo, fast-moving production.
veo
How to Access Veo 3.1 — and Whether It's Worth the Price
Veo 3.1 has multiple access routes at wildly different price points — from free to $249.99/month. Here's every path, what it actually costs, and which one makes sense for your workflow.
Runway
Runway's Motion Brush Explained: What It Does and When to Actually Use It
Runway's Motion Brush lets you paint motion directly onto a still image before generation — telling the model exactly what moves, how fast, and in which direction. Here's how it works and when to use it.
stow
This Free App Tells You Exactly When Your Camera Card Is Safe to Wipe
Stow copies your camera card to two drives, verifies both, and gives you a clear verdict: safe to wipe or not yet. It's free, it runs locally, and it's the only card offload tool that actually tells you what to do next.
Seedance
Seedance 2.5 Is Now Available via API — 30-Second Single-Shot Clips and 3D Camera Blockouts Are the Headline Features
ByteDance just opened Seedance 2.5 to developers — 30-second single-shot clips, 50 reference inputs, and 3D camera blockouts are the headline features. Here's what's real, what's still unverified, and the legal context that hasn't changed.