Learn about Video Equipment

Learn about the latest video equipment and gear for your productions. From cameras and lenses to lighting and audio equipment, we've got you covered.

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Filters

Tripods & Supports

Is It Magic? How Image Stabilisation Stops Shake

Tutorial • Beginner

You’ve probably seen VR, IS, OIS or a variety of names on the side of a lens or camera, all essentially meaning that is has a form of image stabilisation....

Marie Gardiner • 16 Sep 2016
Smartphones

How to Get the Most Dynamic Range from Your iPhone Camera

Tutorial • Beginner

You can take professional-looking images with your iPhone, but it's important to understand that iPhones record a limited dynamic range photo compared to a...

David Bode • 26 Aug 2016
Audio

DIY XLR: How to Make Your Own Audio Cables

Tutorial • Beginner

In this video from my Photo and Video Gear Hacks course, you will learn how to make your own XLR cables and learn some soldering basics. You may not need a...

David Bode • 2 Jun 2016
Audio Equipment

How to Use Sennheiser G3 EW100 Wireless Lav Mic Kits

Tutorial • Beginner

When it comes to affordable wireless systems, these kits are king. In this tutorial, you will learn how to set-up and use these kits effectively.

Rob Mayzes • 11 May 2016
Drones & Rigs

Composition and Design Fundamentals for Photographers

Tutorial • Beginner

Here's a preview of what's planned for the Envato Tuts+ Photo & Video section this week, including an interview about an upcoming courses on design...

Shruti Shekar • 11 Jan 2016
Audio Equipment

Quick Tip: When to Turn Your Lav Mic Upside Down

Tutorial • Beginner

The type of lav mic and how you place it can have an impact on the audio you record. In this quick tip I'll help you decide how best to place it to get the...

Marie Gardiner • 11 Aug 2015
Smartphones

The Complete Mobile Imaging Workflow for iPhone Photographers

Tutorial • Advanced

In this tutorial you will learn how to raise the quality of pictures taken with your iPhone’s built-in camera with a completely mobile imaging workflow.

Daniel Korpai • 3 Aug 2015
Filters & Accessories

Visual Storytelling With the 5-Shot Method for Video Sequences

Tutorial • Beginner

In a film, the visual narrative is a thought process that you construct for the viewer to take them on a journey. Every film, whether it has two sequences or...

Shruti Shekar • 31 Jul 2015
Drones & Rigs

15 Tips for Cinematic Drone Video

Tutorial • Intermediate

In this tutorial we take a look at how to achieve cinematic aerial shots with a UAV. We'll explore shot techniques, time of day, camera settings, and some...

Charles Yeager • 27 Jul 2015
Smartphones

Use a Lapel Mic and Your Smartphone to Record Audio for Video

Tutorial • Intermediate

Great video is easy with modern DSLRs, but great sound is more tricky. Your camera just can't capture good audio. In this tutorial I look at how to record...

Harry Guinness • 9 Jul 2015
Drones & Rigs

How to Choose a Camera Drone for Aerial Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial we look at quadcopter drones for aerial videography & photography. We examine if drones are a good fit for your project and give some...

Charles Yeager • 19 Jun 2015
Smartphones

5 Smart Ways to Use Your iPhone in the Photo Studio

Tutorial • Intermediate

The iPhone isn't just a great camera. It's also a versatile tool that can be used by photographers in many different ways. In this article I look at some of...

Harry Guinness • 22 Apr 2015