In this the first episode of my 4K for $10K series, I cover the Panasonic AU-EVA1. I focus on the camera's core features, both hardware and software, and where I see it fitting into Small to No Crew production environments.

As a Director of Photography and producer/director, there are lots digital cinema cameras to choose from. There are a number of options that meet the needs of many DPs, camera operators, media companies, and in-house production departments, are capable of UHD 4K HDR acquisition, and cost less than $10,000. In addition, many of these cameras have capabilities that go well beyond that spec. But, which camera do you choose for your next production?

RED's new IPP2 workflow, which is supported in-camera with the latest RED DSMC2 bodies brings a lot to R3D workflows. One of the most important features is the ability to load a custom 33-sided 3D LUT in .cube format into the camera for viewing. In this blog, I show you two scenarios for on set and off set LUT creation.

Recently, I worked with Panasonic to create scene files for the EVA1 based on the VariCam LUT Library. In this blog, I take you through loading the files into the camera. Then, I show how to save and name them. As you can see, the process is fast and easy. You will be up and working in no time.

With the advent of firmware version 2, the VENICE now allows the import of custom 3D LUTs. This opens up endless possibilities and gives VENICE users the ability to always have access to custom looks.

While the industry has shifted focus towards cameras with S35 (or larger) sensors with interchangable lens mounts, many shooting situations benefit from a large zoom ratio and compact design. The Canon XF family was just updated with the introduction of the XF705, a compact 4K UHD camera with a 15x "L" series zoom lens with 5-axis optical image stabilization.

Following our previous blog post introducing the new Canon EOS R full format mirrorless still and video camera, I dive a little deeper into some of the video-centric aspects of the camera.

Canon has announced their entry into the full format (aka full frame) mirrorless camera market with the EOS-R. The EOS-R represents a new chapter in Canon’s lineup of video-focused still and motion cameras. Sandwiched between the traditional, mirror box-based EF-mount EOS cameras (such as the 5D Mark IV, 7D Mark II and others) and Canon’s purpose-built motion cameras from the Cinema EOS line (C200, C300 Mark II and C700/FF), the EOS-R presents a compact, highly capable body for both stills and motion using a new full format 30.3MP sensor similar in specification to the 5D Mark IV. The camera body also features a 3.69M dot EVF and articulating LCD touchscreen.

ARRI's cforce mini RF Motor made big news when it was introduced at NAB this year, since it can be wirelessly controlled by the ARRI WCU-4 and SXU without requiring a separate motor controller. But when we got the motor in and I had a chance to play with it, I realized it could do so much more.