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Enter the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Sony's newest jack-of-all-trades cinema camera that aims to combine the best features from the company's CineAlta, FX, and Alpha lines. Part of its versatility comes from the array of recording formats and resolutions it can capture, as well as a physical camera body that can accommodate a range of accessory options. So, what recording modes should you be using and how
by Zack Young ·Posted
If you've been reading up on the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Cinema Camera, you've probably heard that it's the first camera to pair IBIS (in-body image stabilization) with PL-mount lenses. This is huge news for shooters who like to go handheld, as their favorite PL glass can suddenly be taken off the tripod without the dreaded micro-jitters and small wobbles that typically happen when people rely on their bodies to support
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Professional photographer Chris Orwig and B&H's Derek Fahsbender discuss Chris's most versatile lens, which covers the majority of his commercial, engagement, musician, and wedding portraits. 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - And the Lens Is... 5:32 - About Chris 7:06 - His Other Go-To Lenses 8:19 - Why This Focal Range 18:27 - The Cons 20:06 - Versatility of Images 26:01 - Does Gear Matter? 37:06 - Photoshoot Galleries 46:07 - Developing a Flow & Understanding Your Gear 56:15 - What is Right for You? 1:02:16 - Final Thoughts Sponsored by
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The Beauty of Travel Series with photographer Jim Nix explores the planning, execution and post-production that goes into capturing stunning imagery in your travels. In the final installment of this three-part series Jim takes us into the streets for a look at capturing life as it happens. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Gear 6:20 - Pro Tips 10:00 - Photo Review 28:16 - Editing in Luminar 1:07:33 - Final Thoughts Sponsored by
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As our kids grow up, we never know what little moments we are going to miss the most. Jason Vinson shares his process for capturing real-life everyday moments in an authentic and creative way. 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Jason's Background 5:09 - Jason's Projects 9:34 - Why Documentary Instead of Portrait? 13:29 - Gear & Settings 23:37 - Logistics 29:32 - Light - Moment - Composition 35:32 - Perspective 37:45 - Don't Settle with a Snapshot 43:39 - Photography More than People 44:55 - Battle the Camera Aware 46:53 - Have Trust 47:51 - More than
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The Beauty of Travel Series with photographer Jim Nix explores the planning, execution and post-production that goes into capturing stunning imagery in your travels. In part two of this three-part series Jim talks about capturing breathtaking landscapes. 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Jim's Background & Gear 5:19 - Pro Tips 11:30 - Landscape Photos: In Motion 16:01 - Landscape Photos: Patterns 17:02 - Landscape Photos: Light 19:00 - Landscape Photos: Scale 21:54 - Landscape Photos: Changing Perspective 23:07 - Landscape Photos: Capturing Different
by Bjorn Petersen ·Posted
In a world where photographers are being asked to capture video and filmmakers need to shoot photos, having one tool that can do both is a major asset—especially in the world of wedding photography where it’s often the same team putting together both the photographs and the video. For this type of scenario, Sony’s latest camera solutions offer some of the best options for hybrid shooting. Here are some of the best
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Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Monica Sigmon, as she shares her process of design consultations and session prep with her clients. Learn how you can stop shooting on spec and start being intentional with your business! 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Making Money and Achieving Your Average Sale Goals 10:58 - Planning Experience 16:20 - Session Prep 20:24 - Set the Rules and the Scene 29:03 - Discuss Placement and Investment 44:34 - Planning the Photoshoot/Making a Mood Board 48:00 - Sales Appointment 51:35 - Final Thoughts Sponsored by
by Zack Young ·Posted
As content creators continue to slim down their setups, many have embraced Sony’s comprehensive suite of first-party accessories. This is especially true for microphones, as most of the brand’s current offerings take advantage of the Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe on top of contemporary Sony cameras for wireless communication with the camera body. That means no cables, no syncing in post, and no low battery headaches. Today, we’re looking at popular options for both on-camera shotgun mics and off-camera wireless clip-on lavalier mics, the two most
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Wedding season is upon us and whether you’re a first-time wedding photographer or an experienced pro, you’re likely debating which lenses you should keep or add to your daily kit. Sony makes deciding even tougher with an incredible variety of glass offerings for their E-mount mirrorless system. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help with our picks for the best Sony lenses for wedding photography. The New f/2 Zooms: FE 28-70mm f/2 GM and FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Released in late 2024 and early 2025 respectively, the
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The Beauty of Travel Series with photographer Jim Nix explores the planning, execution and post-production that goes into capturing stunning imagery in your travels. In the first of this three-part series Jim talks about cityscapes. 0:00 - Intro 5:01 - Jim's Pro Tips 12:16 - Reviewing Cityscape Photos 25:54 - Editing in Luminar Neon 53:22 - Q&A 1:03:00 - Final Thoughts Sponsored by
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After the game, it’s time to select your photos for editing. How do you pick the best photos out of thousands? Sony Artisan, Jean Fruth sits down for post processing to share her approach to culling images fast. She shares how to end up with a selection that captures the peak action and tells the story of a location. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - The Initial Cull 3:50 - Refining the Cull 15:00 - The Power of Editing Sponsored by
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Join Chris Orwig to learn how to capture beautiful and meaningful family photos. Chris will show you how to photograph families naturally and easily. 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - All Kinds of Family Photos 7:10 - Chris's Background 8:26 - Plan Ahead 11:15 - Direct & Connect 16:56 Lighting Tips 21:05 Focus Points 26:06 Different Styles of Family Photos 29:23 Cultivate Connection 33:04 Think Like a Cinematographer 36:01 Final Thoughts 39:10 Family Photography Is a Gift Sponsored by
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Before the contracts, before the money, there’s the pure love of a sport during a grassroots game. Photographing amateur games allows you to practice your techniques in ways that you might not be able to during a professional game. Join Sony Artisan Jean Fruth as she captures grassroots baseball games in the Dominican Republic. 0:00 - Why Grassroots? 3:01 - Planning & Gear 4:23 - Storytelling & Angles 6:00 - Grassroots Baseball Women 7:01 - How to Approach Games 9:15 - Portraits & Candid Photos 11:22 - Sharing 12:14 - Pick Up Game
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Chris Orwig shows you how to be more present in your photography. Discover how photography can help you see in new ways, cultivate a more mindful approach, and ultimately capture photos that stand out from the crowd. 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Exploring Zen and the art of seeing 14:44 - About Chris Orwig 17:05 - Why is present moment? 21:28 - What is Zen? / Zen in photography 38:15 - The power of thinking - how to see our gear 45:53 - Zen reminds us of the importance of intention 51:13 - Recap 52:35 - Q&A Sponsored by