Sony previews 5-axis image stabilization with a7 II (It’s awesome)
The a7 II will ship with 5-axis stabilization built-in. The result will be smoother, clearer shots. How will Canon and Nikon respond?
With new 3D Fire Phone, Amazon raises stakes against Google, Apple
Late to the game. Does Amazon's long rumored Fire smartphone have enough to woo the Android and Apple faithful?
5 best lenses for shooting video with a Canon camera (with video examples)
Shooting video with a Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera? Here's top 5 lens choices. Plus sample footage.
Cinema 4K: Is Canon dropping the ball?
Maybe Canon will eventually appease the enthusiast, entry pro buyer alike with a (bold!) new camera capable of 4K. Until then the GH4 and A7s beckon.
San Francisco Street Walk, ‘Palo Alto’ SFIFF screening (Video)
Scene in San Francisco, post SFIFF screening of Gia Coppola's PALO ALTO.
Cinema Camera NAB: Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s, but where’s Canon?
The problem with the GH4 and A7s is that both are housed in DSLR-like bodies. They're compromises--again, shooting stills and video. Whereas something like the C100 is designed solely for video, especially doc/ENG/run-and-gun.
Beautiful Blackmagic visuals and compelling storytelling in short ‘Prospect’ (Video)
Shot with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, sci-fi short 'Prospect' commands attention thanks to a compelling story.
Blackmagic Design is very excited about the Cinema Camera!
Sure enough, when the BMCC first came out last year (it was announced at NAB) I emailed Loni Stark and said, "We need Blackmagic for Stark Insider!"
This Blackmagic ad is a two-fer
Though I know Blackmagic, and their three awesome products--Pocket Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera, Cinema 4K Production--I enjoy analyzing how they market them to filmmakers.
Cinematic Lexicon
Maybe I could add a twist, and use the concept of "cinematic journalism" and apply it to the realm of arts and entertainment, and the subject matter we cover here on Stark Insider.
