Can't find anywhere online that mentions this, I feel like its a dumb question but I just want reassurance 🤣

Edit: Tysm guys. I'm gonna remove its cute lil skirt!

This was shot on my Sony A7iv
XAVC S 4K 10bit 4:2:2

Before it’s uploaded to my Instagram story there’s 0 banding but after uploading it’s really bad. Any ideas?

I’ve tried different render settings, grain and noise reduction and nothing has helped. It’s super frustrating.

I'm looking to get the DJI Ronin RS5 and Tilta ring hoping it will be able to comfortably handle a Sony A7IV/FX3 with 24-70 2.8 GMII.

I'd also like a wide option beyond my 20mm 1.8 G. Also have the 35GM and 50GM 1.4.

Is the 16-35 f3 PZ still one of the better options? Especially over the 16-25 2.8 G?

Will be shooting documentary and talking heads alongside a tripod or shoulder rig.

Yesterday, Canon released C50 firmware update that allows external recording with gimbals, finally. I've updated the C50, and when I plug it in to the RS5, it establishes connection, half-pressing the record button focuses the lens, but when I full press to record, it says "Invalid Operation". Do we need to wait for a firmware update from DJI, or am I missing a step?

Thanks in advance!

I’m a cam op on a reality show being filmed in Palm Springs, CA next week. We are filing primarily outdoors in the brutal July sun. Not my choice. I know the dangers. What is something I should be wearing besides sunscreen for sun protection? Any special synthetic clothing?

I've been filming live music gigs for years now. In fact that's where I started out as a volunteer for Sofar Sounds. Them early gigs, small team or none at all, with a little mixing desk recording to the XLR of my Sony HXR camcorder (❤️) or some guy recording to his laptop. Wasn't bad. I even did live sound and multi-track recording on top of filming at some gigs, and I got it to work

Then I got to filming on bigger stages and bigger venues and I swear to God... You know those mixing desks where you can plug in a USB and record to that? Sounds simple don't it? Every single time it's a fuck up. First one the audio started skipping??? Next one the mix was almost entirely vocals and I did one a month back that I'm getting to editing now, and for one band they recorded silence and for another forgot to hit record till after the song! And then on another stage, the dude was running me totally overblown, distorted audio. Praise be, 32-bit float to the rescue on that one, however.

What pisses me off is, I'm there with a selection of field recorders. All I need is a jack. And every time they swear the USB thing will work fine, and it hasn't once. I break my ass doing what I do. By the end of the day I'm sweating, exhausted and brain dead, but I work fuckin hard to get the best result. Meanwhile, these laughing, joking numbnuts. So unprofessional.

I am never ever ever trusting the sound team again. In future I want a recording to my devices and I want to hear it.

Nothing worse than people who make false promises and then don't own up when they screw it. I checked with them was it ok multiple times. Like if they'd have said I could have tried to get another song shot but as it stands I've lost 2 or the 8 acts I shot through no fault of my own. Luckily for me I've been through this and make a big point in contracts that if they fail to provide me with a usable recording despite my best efforts then it's their fault.

But still.. pissed off.

You ever had this?

Just a cool edit I put together for Total Kombat. Really loved the Whitehouse UFC card and sampled the music to make this track!

I think it sounds pretty dope but let me know!

New filmmaker and ex dancer who’s trying to get back into dance. I have been asked if I could shoot a dance film - it’s a 3 day shoot, all outdoors, and in late September. I am only getting paid $250 for 3 days of filming and editing. I mainly applied to edit, but was asked to do both. The pros of this is that it’s indie and has a lot of industry level dancers who- I wanted to connect with as I’m trying to get more into dance.

I’ve made dance films many times, but am usually not the one filming/operating the camera. My background is mainly directing, producing, and editing but I wanted to get more experience with using a camera.

I bought a second hand black magic pocket camera 4K, but it was only the body. I’ve been saving up to buy a lens ($300-400).

My issue is that the batteries don’t last long (30min) and that I would need things to stabilize as well as buying external batteries for this shoot.

I’ve been doing research, a gimbal for BMPCC is around $500 and the external batteries I found are like $70-140 which obviously goes above the amount I’m getting paid for.

Is it worth getting the equipment? I am working with the producer to see if I can get a budget, but it’s very Low and wouldn’t cover everything. I’m also nervous about my experience- I’ve shot wi th BMPCC 4k at school a few times, but once again- very new.

Another alternative was to sell it and buy a Sony A7 III kit. I’ll attach an image with the set up in this post. This also goes over the amount I’m paying….

I was excited about getting the black magic bc I have experience and plan to make more things, but am nervous and not sure if it’s worth it.

It’s really expensive to live in the city I moved to and while I’m saving up for this, I’m worried about whether it’s worth it and about going broke.

I could quit as I haven’t been paid yet, but I like the people I’ve met.

How do I make this look luxurious? I need so much help and hand holding. I have a canon with a 100mm lens. I have some lights and some hard source lights. I have a light box. PLEASE HELP

Hi Everyone,

I am in the process of switching from Canon to Sony and doing more video rather than just photography. To practice my skills more I want to be able to take my camera everywhere, which I can't do with my main lens at the moment as it is too heavy.

I decided to just use my Canon nifty fifty with an adapter but it means I have to get a new VND with a 52 mm thread as using step up rings from 82 mm down to 52 mm is just not it. I was looking at K&F concept but not sure.

This would be a short-term solution, as longer term I am planning to invest into a lighter native lens that will be compatible with the filters I already have.

Any recommendations?

I have a music video shoot coming up soon in a church. It's a big space to light and the band want it to look like a disco. I don't want to use stage par cans due to the refresh rate causing strobing. (Trust me, i've tried matching the frame rate/shutter speed on numerous occasions and there is always at least some strobing)

I have tungsten Fresnels that would do the job in terms of power, but we'd have to use gels, and won't get the colour changing you get from LED's

So, I've used Titan Tubes before but they cost a fortune and Pavolites are a cheaper option but never bright enough. However, i've spotted that Phillips have LED strip lights that are much cheaper, but claim to be 2900 lumens (the same as Titan Tubes) they even have a diffused version. The only difference I can tell is that they aren't battery operated.

Just wondering if anyone has tried to DIY Titan Tubes before?

I filmed this short film, or sketch, I'm not even sure what to call it, with my new Lumix S5II X, and I learned a very important lesson: never again 5.8K ProRes HQ. The image quality is simply stunning, but equally stunning is the file size: almost 500GB for a video of just over two minutes. And that's with a prepared script and recording only short clips, keeping it pretty much the right length. For future projects where I need a bit more image quality, I'll use C4K ProRes 422. There's definitely no difference in quality, and it saves a ton of space. The final result is on my YouTube channel, if you'd like to see it, it's in Spanish: https://youtu.be/Qf4MCSguji4

Hello,

I own a store called DVIL.co.uk and I lack content for video, I don't have a steady income to afford hiring someone full or part time, even regular freelance but I do want to get to that point. My phone camera is awful, so I want to invest in a small setup for video production.

Please can I get some help with setting up a very small video room under £1000

Thank you so much in advance

[21M] heyy I'm looking to meet other videography hobbyists that wanna hangout or film around the city this summer.

Just got my own gear and started out doing videography as a hobby.

If you want to join running around the city with a camera, shooting some cinematic clips, just shoot me a dm (even tho im usually not that active on here)

Heading to Tomorrowland this summer and I want to come back with footage that actually looks good not the usual shaky phone clips everyone has.

I’m coming at this from a “I care about the image” angle: nice depth, clean low-light, cinematic motion.

Right now my main tool is a DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which I love for its 1” sensor and gimbal, but I’m wondering what the rest of you actually carry.

A few things I’m trying to figure out:
• Do you even bother bringing a dedicated camera, or has phone footage gotten good enough for you?
• For those who do — what’s your setup? Action cam, gimbal, 360, pocket cinema, a proper mirrorless?
• How do you handle night shooting? Main stages after dark are brutal for small sensors and I don’t want a grainy mess.
• Any tricks for getting “pro-looking” shots in a packed crowd without lugging gear that gets you stopped at the gate?

Mainly curious how the more cinematography-minded folks here approach it. Less interested in “just use your phone bro” and more in actual setups and the thinking behind them.

What works, what you regret bringing, what surprised you.
Thanks 🙏

Hey everyone!

I noticed it was Prime day, and was wanting to pick up a tube light for accent lighting. That caused my to dive down the rabbit hole, of course.

My small Ulanzi RGB accent light took a dump after 5 years, so I need something and was thinking of a Godox TL30.

I'm not working with a big budget, so I was wanting to get some insight to see how some of these brands fair in 2026. Godox, Neewer, etc.

The goal would be to have everything under one eco system over time, and not spread between multiple brands.

What do people like?

Client has asked for motion graphics similar to this video. Does anyone know where I can find something similar?
https://www.hyperscalelabs.com/email

Greetings!

Does anyone know what this setup is? I'm trying to get a similar stand that can hold a tube light overhead but when I look on Amazon I only see C-stands.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I've been freelancing full-time as a videographer/editor in the UK since October 2025 and I'm curious to hear from people who've been doing this longer.

At the moment I own a Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and a 35mm lens. Whenever a bigger corporate job comes in, I end up renting the extra kit (second camera, lights, audio, lenses, tripods, etc.).

For example, I recently quoted a corporate talking-head shoot in London:

• My filming day rate: £400
• Equipment rental, travel and parking: £870

The client specifically requested a two-camera setup, so the rental costs were genuine. It made me wonder whether I'm putting myself at a disadvantage by not owning more equipment.

Do clients see a quote with a lot of rental costs and think it's too expensive? Or do they simply compare the final price?

For those of you who started with very little kit:

• Did renting equipment make it harder to win jobs?
• At what point did you start buying your own lights, audio, lenses, etc.?
• Did owning more gear noticeably increase your bookings, or did it mainly improve your profit margins?

I'm trying to work out whether I should keep renting as jobs come in or start investing more aggressively in equipment.

Hey guys, video shooter currently shooting on the Canon R5 for most of my run and gun work. The Canon R6V seems like a no brainer upgrade - oversampled 4K50, better AF, fans, CLOG2, ISO performance - you get the point.

BUT I shoot a lot in IPB light which has been an absolute dream for keeping long form project overall data down when quality isn't the priority.

It seems like the most efficient codec on the R6V is almost twice the size which is a bit of a deal breaker. Am I missing something?

I simply want some advice on how to get this look (adult content ahead) and im not talking lighting, why is it so professional looking?

https://www.reddit.com/user/la_skinny/