360° Video – What is it? How is it made?

360° Video – What is it? How is it made?

What is 360° Video? 360° video is a video in which you, the user, controls the perspective of the screen as the video plays. In other words, you now control the horizontal. You control the vertical. Typically the view starts out facing the producer’s desired point of...
Then Again, Maybe You’re Not

Then Again, Maybe You’re Not

“You’re doing it wrong.” Chances are, if you have ever talked with a video professional about shooting video with your cell phone, you have heard a passionate rant against shooting in portrait mode. This is understandable, as in the professional realm it is very...
Run-and-Gun Lens Choices for the Sony FS7

Run-and-Gun Lens Choices for the Sony FS7

Last year I worked as a DP/Camera operator on several television productions, and as part of my job I assembled a camera package for each shoot. Our trusty Sony EX3 fit the bill perfectly with its sharp zoom lens and ability to record 1080i video for broadcast, but we...