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Sony ZV1 - The Perfect Vlogging Camera?
Jessica Yochim Jessica Yochim

Sony ZV1 - The Perfect Vlogging Camera?

The Sony ZV-1 DSLR camera claims to be the best cameras for vlogging - but does it stack up against the competition?

The Sony ZV-1 is a point-to-shoot camera from Sony. The point-and-shoot format allows for easy mobile filming, such as clamping it on the passenger seat of a car or securing it to a gimbal for walking shots.

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Aputure 120d ii Review - Best Video Lights for Indie Filmmakers
Jessica Yochim Jessica Yochim

Aputure 120d ii Review - Best Video Lights for Indie Filmmakers

One of the most overlooked aspects of production for YouTube creators and indie filmmakers, is lighting. Even with the best camera, a great lens, and solid audio, if the lighting is not on point, the overall production can be compromised.

Over our production company’s filmmaking career, we've used just about every light, from fluorescent tube lights, LED panels, to hot tungsten lights. But now, we've found the best all-around solution for lighting in the filmmaking world: Aputure lights.

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RODECaster Pro and RODE PodMic - Best Beginner Podcast Set-up
Jessica Yochim Jessica Yochim

RODECaster Pro and RODE PodMic - Best Beginner Podcast Set-up

Podcasting has gained massive popularity in the last few years. In the video above, Nick takes a look at some new products that make it super simple to get up and running with any podcast idea.

The RODECaster Pro is an all-in-one podcasting interface that has four inputs, four outputs, and is used in conjunction with the brand new PodMic. The setup is user-friendly: all it takes is plugging in the microphone, selecting some presets, adjusting a few parameters, and voila! The result is a professional sounding podcast from day one.

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Konova KMS S2 - $179 Motorized Camera Slider for Motion Timelapse
Jessica Yochim Jessica Yochim

Konova KMS S2 - $179 Motorized Camera Slider for Motion Timelapse

One of the easiest ways to increase the production value of videos is by investing in stabilization tools. While tripods are great for stagnant shots, sliders are an easy, user-friendly option to add consistent, smooth movement. Sliders can range in price, from industry standard equipment to beginner quality tools for upstarts. Today’s video reviews the latter.

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