Slow mo blues: repairing bad optical flow retimes
Optical flow retimes are amazing…until they’re not. When there’s too much change in the shot the slow motion clip...
Adobe pulls out of NAB 2020 citing COVID-19 concerns
Adobe pulls out of NAB 2020. This is a big one for NAB and especially for us in the...
Bright Tangerine Left Field Cage for the C500mkII // Tool Talk
In collaboration with Canon, the 2.2lb Bright Tangerine Left Field Cage is, as far as I can tell, the...
Super slow motion effect for free
We’re back at it again: using machine learning to do cool stuff with video. This week it’s extreme slow...
Why your screen inserts look fake (and how to fix them)
Screen inserts are one of the most common effects done in everything from Hollywood blockbusters to corporate videos. So...
Jobs On Set: A Conversation w/ Steadicam Operator Jess Lopez, SOC
Recently we had a chance to talk with Jess Lopez, SOC about her career as a camera operator....
Lightning Quick Camera Guides
Ever been stuck on set with a new camera and no idea which menu contains something as simple as...
Saramonic Blink 500 B2 // Tool Talk
The Blink 500 B2 wireless lav system is a small kit comprised of two transmitters, two lav mics, and...
Canon C500 Mark II Unboxing and First Impressions
Just before Christmas, PVC contributor and Filmtools product reviewer Kenny McMillan got his hands on the highly anticipated Canon...
7 free ways to upgrade your filmmaking skills for 2020
The Christmas break is one of those few times you get to step away from urgent things. Why not...
