The best external camera screens – 2022

While most cameras come with their own screens, professional videographers will tell you that external camera screens are a must.

The best external camera screens – 2022 Even though most cameras these days come with their own monitor, external camera screens help you see what you're recording with more clarity. Professional videographers will always opt for an external camera monitor, and if you have the budget for one, so should you. Let's take a look at what the best camera monitor there is currently on the market and also look at the best budget option. Let's also discuss what you should pay attention to when shopping for an external camera monitor. Keep reading Lessons from the field Day for night shooting: shooting night scenes on a budget Shooting at night is a major hurdle for many productions, big and small. Without the right camera, lighting kit and crew, nighttime shooting is nearly impossible. While technological camera advancements and affordable lighting make it more achievable, shooting at night just isn't feasible for film productions working under a strict budget. In these kinds of situations, cinematographers will shoot day for night. Day for night shooting is a technique that has a long history in film. Movies like "Casablanca" utilized this technique, as well as modern productions like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Pan's Labyrinth." With careful planning and a skilled production and post-production team, you can shoot any night scene without shooting until midnight. Understanding lighting and day for night shooting is an essential part of film lighting.   Creator Handbook: Creating your ideal YouTube setup You're starting to create video content, posting to YouTube regularly and seeing subscribers roll in. You've nailed down your channel strategy, what topics your viewers want to see and how to plan out your videos. How do you take your look and workflow to the next level? Focus on your YouTube setup. Creating a practical but professional studio will help you enhance your brand while making your job as a content creator easier.   What is Adobe Sensei and what does it do? Sensei is an interesting word. Borrowed from Japanese, in modern vernacular, it typically refers to an instructor and, more specifically, a martial arts instructor. Historically, it's referred to teachers and facilitators across several disciplines or people of a certain stature in a relationship. Sensei, as Adobe uses it, is both the teacher and the student, learning from data and performing tasks. In this article, we'll discuss what Adobe Sensei is, what it's used for and how it works to help empower video editors. How to capture breathtaking cinematic drone footage How to do pre-production like a pro 5 easy lighting setups with a single light Today's top stories HTC will soon launch a new VR headset. According to reports, it will be a direct competitor for the Meta Quest.t. Nikon has issued a service advisory for the Z9. The company says that some Z9 shutter buttons aren't functioning properly. Canon has patented two new lenses. The lenses look like their target audience will be sports and wildlife photographers. Canon also made a new 19-megapixel, full-frame, global-shutter sensor. This sensor looks fantastic for capturing fast-moving objects and subjects. Rumors suggest that Samsung's looking to beat out the iPhone's performance. The way the company will do this is by developing its own in-house chip In case you missed it Venus Optics launches new Laowa 19mm lens Apple CEO confirms iPhones use Sony sensors TTArtisan launches its 50mm f/1.4 lens in more mounts Skydio announces the Skydio Dock This eNews is Sponsored by MPB Videomaker's 2022 holiday gift guide The holidays are here, and so many of us are looking for gifts to give everyone on our list. And if there's a filmmaker, or multiple filmmakers, on your list, it can be hard to find the perfect gifts for them. This is especially true if you're not super familiar with video gear.   As with hobby-related or work-related gifts, you should start by choosing a direction. Some gifts are super useful, while others are simply fun. Whatever direction you choose this holiday, we've got you covered. This gift guide, created with filmmakers in mind, offers some great gift ideas. These suggestions are thoughtful and affordable gifts for people who love to shoot videos. Let's jump right in. Studio gear and accessories MPB MPB is the go-to platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography gear, including cameras, lenses and accessories. 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