In today’s #AskLeb episode I answer Phil Ebiner’s question of what is the best camera for $1,000 or less.
There are just so many choices! To make it easier on myself and to be more helpful for you, I decided to break the question into three categories: vlogging, YouTubing and filmmaking.
Read MoreIn today’s #AskLeb episode we talk filming in a log (flat) picture profile and share what steps we take to ensure that our colors come out true and vibrant after the color correction phase.
We tackle this question in a tutorial style. We first cover the camera settings used while shooting in Canon Log and then go into Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve to show you exactly how you can color grade your footage using LUTs.
Read MoreThis week I went to Boston to attend WistiaFest, a video marketing conference created by a video hosting company I use all the time: Wistia.
Today’s video is a behind the scenes vlog of my trip to WistiaFest. I made it to share with you a bit about what the event is like if you’re looking for video conferences to attend.
Read MoreI walk through the color workspace and how to do basic color correction. While high level grading is best done in secondary software, FCPX offers great basic tools and global adjustment.
Read MoreDuring this video I will demonstrate how to sync your file manually and by using tools within FCPX.
Read MoreOften times you will need to edit footage from multiple cameras and an external audio recorder. To do this, you will have to create a multicam sequence, which is easier said than done.
In this second free lesson of our full course, Learn Final Cut Pro X, I offer a tutorial in creating a multicam sequence.
I will walk you through all the steps of creating a multicam sequence, both inside Final Cut Pro X and in using the third party app Plural Eyes, so you can begin creating more complex videos.
Read MoreSometimes your footage isn't always perfect. However, if you know what you are doing in post production, you can use otherwise unusable shaky footage.
One of the better features of Final Cut Pro X is its ability to perform image stabilization to make your footage look less like a Jason Bourne movie.
In this, the first video in a five part series from inside of our new course, Learn Final Cut Pro X, I will show you how to use the stabilizer.
Read MoreOur new course on learning Final Cut Pro X is now live!
Read MoreThe XC10 was initially panned in early reviews when it first came out because people wanted interchangeable lenses, like other DSLR or Cinema cameras from Canon, to take full advantage of the 4K sensor. In this video review of the XC10 I share how it actually is a great camera for the right situation.
Read MoreSony has a bunch of options for mirrorless cameras these days. In this video I'm going to share 14 ways the a7S Mark II is different from the a7S Mark I.
Both are great cameras, but I think the increase in price from the Mark I to the Mark II is worth the upgrade for all the reasons mentioned.
Read MoreBoth the Sony a7S II and a7R II are great options for making videos in 4K, but which is better?
In this video I compare the pro's and con's of each camera and share which is best for different situations and production needs.
Read MoreCanon's new 80D is a great option for YouTubers, vloggers, and people getting into making videos.
Read MoreIn this video we talk about five different ways to grow your YouTube channel and get more subscribers.
Read MoreIn this video I'll cover what S-Log video settings I recommend filming in, my experience using Canon EF lenses with the Metabones adapter, how some of the biggest problems with filming on this camera can be overcome, and whether I'd recommend someone switching to Sony or mirrorless cameras for making videos.
Read MoreIn this video I chat with Atomos about the new HDR features of their monitors and recorders.
Read MoreWhile at NAB 2016, I stopped by the Zacuto booth to check out their new electronic viewfinder, the Gratical Eye EVF, as well as their collapsible Marauder DSLR rig.
Read MoreVeydra builds mini cinema lenses lenses compatible with E-mount, C-Mount, and micro 4/3 mount cameras. Veydra delivers a great look and feel at a fraction of the cost of a cinema lenses from Zeiss or others.
Read MoreWhat's the difference between the Canon G7X Mark II and the previous Mark I version? In this video I breakdown the new features.
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