In this edition: Compare: GoPro Hero 11 Black v DJI Action 3 Compare: DJI Air 3 v DJI Mini 3 Pro (and the Air 2S) Lighting Tutorial Part 2 Looks at Specific Lighting Setups Comment: “It’s Just Worth the Effort Anymore” Plus, all the news from around the world on...
New to Lighting: A Tutorial (Part 2)
In the first piece I wrote on lighting, I offered a basic look at lights, and how to setup a generic system of 3 point lighting. But whilst 3 point is a sort of Swiss Army knife of lighting, it is not necessarily the best for all occasions, and certainly...
Review: Set.A.Light. Into Lighting? You NEED This!
Whether you are making a short film using your smartphone or a full-on blockbuster with a cast of thousands, one thing is common – lighting. (So is audio of course but that’s another story I have covered here). I think if most of use are honest, we would admit we...
Review: Zhiyun MOLUS X100 Lighting System
The latest new product to cross my desk is yet another lighting system under the MOLUS monicker from Zhiyun, the company that made its name originally with its range of gimbals. This time it is the MOLUS X100, a fill lighting system using a rechargeable battery. If it seems I...
New to Lighting? This Explains All (Part 1 of 3)
We spend hours learning all about our cameras, study up on such technicalities as ISO, depth of field and focus, make sure we have all the good gear in terms of tripods, the right SD cards and know our photo or video editing software inside out. Sound familiar? But there...
New MOLUS G60 and the MOLUS X100 professional pocket film lights
Zhiyun has launched the MOLUS G60 and the MOLUS X100 professional pocket film lights for amateur and seasoned content creators alike. This follows the company's recent entry into the professional lighting industry and follows the successful 2022 introduction of the FIVERAY lighting stable. With these new lightweight, one-man operational, powerful...
Review: Zhiyun FR100C “Fiveray”
In fishing parlance, if you have a love of all things gadgety, and can’t resist buying that new brightly coloured lure, the new gizmo to remove a fish hook or the latest contraption to help you tie a hook on without jamming the point through your finger, then there is...