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.

All Equipment content:

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

    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...

  2. How to Choose a Camera Drone for Aerial Photography

    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...

  3. Environmental Lighting for Video

    Environmental Lighting for Video

    Course Beginner

    We don't always have the equipment or money to set up lights in outdoor situations. So usually we only shoot with the sun or with a reflector. In this course...

  4. 5 Smart Ways to Use Your iPhone in the Photo Studio

    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...

  5. Bramping: Making Advanced Time-Lapse With TriggerTrap

    Bramping: Making Advanced Time-Lapse With TriggerTrap

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Bramping is an advanced time-lapse technique for working with dynamic light. In this tutorial I show how to use your smartphone and a TriggerTrap mobile...

  6. How to Use Your iPhone Like A Pro: Hardware Add-Ons

    How to Use Your iPhone Like A Pro: Hardware Add-Ons

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The iPhone is a great camera, but it has some limitations. In this tutorial I’ll take you through some of the hardware add-ons that can turn your phone into...

  7. 5 Best Apps for Windows Phone Video Makers

    5 Best Apps for Windows Phone Video Makers

    Tutorial Beginner

    Although there are multiple apps for videographers using Android and iPhone smartphones, there are less for those using Windows Phone 8. Here is a list of...

  8. How to Use Your iPhone Like A Pro: Manual Photo & Video

    How to Use Your iPhone Like A Pro: Manual Photo & Video

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. Using third party apps, you can get total control over how it captures photo and video. In this tutorial...

  9. 15 Essential Apps for Every Photographer's Smartphone

    15 Essential Apps for Every Photographer's Smartphone

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Smartphones can do more for photographers than just take pictures; they can help you plan shoots, add location data to your images or control your camera. In...

  10. Studio Headphones for Recording Live Sound

    Studio Headphones for Recording Live Sound

    Tutorial Beginner

    Many people concentrate on getting the visuals right when filming and forget that audio is just as important. A good pair of studio headphones can make the...

  11. Building Your Own DIY Camera Stabilizing Rig

    Building Your Own DIY Camera Stabilizing Rig

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we are going to create a cheap and effective steadying rig for shooting video. It is quick and easy to build. I'll cover all the parts and...

  12. Video for Photographers Part 1: Shot Types and Moving the Camera

    Video for Photographers Part 1: Shot Types and Moving the Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    With the growing number of DSLRs that shoot video, we are launching a three-part series to help you adapt your photography skills to video production. Today,...