I was thinking the other day though, wouldn’t it be cool if you could start your drone footage video with a map showing the location of your flight – something like I did the other week with the Broome video where I used Google Earth Studio to zoom into the...
DaVinci Resolve version 21 Now Available for Free Download
Blackmagic Design today officially released DaVinci Resolve version 21 for Mac, Windows and LINUX.
4:2:2, 4:2:0? 10 bit? D-Log? Whazzit all mean? Is it important?
When you get serious about your video, it is useful info to know and understand so you get the best looking footage.
Is AVATA 360 from DJI really its flagship?
You see, with the AVATA 360, it is continuously filming in all directions, effectively giving you an infinite number of cameras to switch to when editing in post.
Your best camcorder might just be free.
I would reckon it’s a safe bet that once you have tried the Blackmagic Camera app, you won’t go back to your standard smartphone camera for video anymore.
What Say You Mr Petty?
Having to use the cursor keys to move the timeline cursor is a right pain in the proverbial in comparison to the Speed Editor jog / shuttle wheel. Yeah I know there are hot keys, but it still isn’t the same.
Creative Content / Australian Videocamera Latest Podcast Now Live
News from NAB, RØDE, DJI, GoPro Blackmagic Design, Maxon, Sennheiser and more
Major New Update to DaVinci Resolve
It was logicaL I guess and I am just surprised it didn't happen earlier. Introducing the new Photo page, which enables Hollywood’s most advanced colour tools for still photos. And much more besides
Quick Tip: Renaming Tracks in DaVinci Resolve
When editing, I am stickler for conformity, so for example, I would have separate tracks for background, dialogue, overlay graphics, lower 3rds, direct to camera and so on
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Used in 27 Oscar Nominations
Simply for interest's sake, if there was any doubt DaVinci Resolve was the Oscar king of the editing pile, here is the list of nominated Oscar films that used the program. “All the Empty Rooms” graded by Kath Raisch of Company 3; “Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and...
DJI AVATA 360: First Flight. Wheee!
I have to say this up front. THIS is a very cool drone, very cool indeed.
New (old) Gibson Guitar and Back to the Future
The company has recently put together a new ad for the release of its Back to the Future 1955 ES 345 Collectors edition model
Best Of 2025 … MY Take… And a Little Different From The Norm
I have never done this before, but I thought it might be fun to go through all of my reviews of the last 12 months and see which ones really caught my eye, were groundbreaking, best of breed or just downright “cannot do without”.
Leading News Agency, AP, standardises on Australian package.
Australian tech company Blackmagic Design, which specialises in studio cameras, switchers and the like, has scored a bit of a coup with The Associated Press (AP), the world's leading news agency, transitioning its global video editing platform to DaVinci Resolve Studio, which is also owned by Blackmagic Design along with...
Intro to DJI 360 and DJI Studio 360° software
Now if you think about it, this is exactly what you have with a camera like the DJI 360; a single camera capable of acting as infinite number of cameras around both a horizontal and almost vertical plane.
Using Video Plugins – an Introduction
Essentially a plugin is like an app that integrates with a host – such as Adobe Premiere Pro – to perform a specific function or set of functions that either the host cannot do, or to further enhance something the host can do.
Postcard: Cocos (Keeling) Island with DJI Flip, DJI 360, DJI OSMO 5 and GoPro Hero 13 Black
This resulted in a 6 hour flight across the Indian Ocean to the beautiful Cocos and Keeling Islands, which really is your best tropical sandy beaches, waving palms paradise.
Comment: To PowerPoint or not to PowerPoint…
Along with horrible colour schemes and badly designed templates ...
DaVinci Resolve version 20
This means when using the new keyframe editor, you can make adjustments and view changes instantly in the viewer, making it faster to achieve the speed effect you’re creating.
Vlogger or Podcaster? Go to the next level. Here’s how.
But there is a magic ingredient that ties all this gear together making life so much easier than I used to have in the 90s making those Microsoft videos.
First Look: RØDECaster Pro II Audio Production Suite
This unit allows up to 9 input devices to be connected with 4 combo XLR / ¼” TRS ports, 2 wireless receivers for RØDE wireless mics, Bluetooth connectivity and twin USB-C ports.
Case Study – Alien: Romulus
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
The Best Free Editing Software? A No Brainer (with one reason you didn’t know about).
I wish a had a $1 for every time someone asks “What is the best editing software for editing GoPro / drone / smartphone / etc footage? Preferably free.”
The Perfect Audio Setup? RØDE, Blackmagic and Sennheiser Combo
My problem was always finding a way to get the audio from the RØDECaster Duo into the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro. Ideally I wanted to be able to choose between the Sennheiser XSW-D or the Sennheiser MK4 at will, and also have access to audio “stings” etc via the...
New DaVinci Resolve Update. It’s a Biggie!
I've just been notified of DaVinci Resolve update which was released today with quite a few improvements that will help users every day. You can download the latest version here, or click on the DaVinci Resolve -> Check for Updates option in your installed version. Update Overview On the edit...
New Video Tutorial: All About Creating Buttery Smooth Slo-Mo
This is the 3rd video in my series on the Basics of Video and Photography.
New Video Tutorial: Coming Soon. All About Slo—–Mo!
How do you create slow motion or slo-mo? Well even the most basic cameras or smartphones *should* be able to do this, but if not, there is a software hack or two AND a plugin that will let you. Coming soon to my YouTube Channel. Check back in 36 hours!
Difference between free and paid versions of DaVinci Resolve
PS: A great way to buy the full version is to get the Speed Editor bundle, and then you get the console (shown above) as well.
Tutorial: Adding Titles to GoPro (or Drone) Videos
Titles share something in common with transitions; they should be used sparingly and not take away from the story being told, instead adding information that explains something the visuals cannot.
You have your GoPro (or drone) footage. What’s next? Part 1
So, via your GoPro or drone, you have your footage. What’s next then? What things can you do to take raw footage and turn it into a video others will enjoy watching, and maybe, even inspire them?
Why Won’t My GoPro and DaVinci Resolve Play Together?
For a long, long time I have been applauding the benefits of DaVinci Resolve as a video editor. It has been around a goodly amount of time and therefore is very mature (now at version 18), it works on Mac, Windows and LINUX, has every known feature you could probably...
New DaVinci Resolve (version 18.6.3) and still free.
Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 18.6.3 update which adds support to sync media from network folders for cloud projects. This means the project owner can now sync between their Blackmagic Cloud Store and any network attached storage drive or folder, allowing cloud workflows on high end projects that use...
Indie Feature film Moon Garden Uses Cintel Scanner and DaVinci Resolve Studio
The independent feature film, “Moon Garden,” which was shot on 35mm film, was transferred using the Cintel Scanner, and finished using DaVinci Resolve Studio editing, grading, visual effects (VFX) and audio post production software. Written and directed by Ryan Stevens Harris, and produced by John Elfers, the fantasy epic follows...
Case Study: Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism (An Australian film no less!)
The new horror film “Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism” was completed using DaVinci Resolve Studio for colour correction, editing, visual effects (VFX) work and audio editing. This included extensive use of the DaVinci Neural Engine’s AI features, Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor console, DaVinci Resolve Mini Panels and DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor...
DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Beta 3
DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Beta 3! Adds additional improvements to the DaVinci public beta including padding for subtitles, Fusion multimerge tools, expanded language detection, Blackmagic RAW SDK 3.1 and transcription now works in 14 languages. This software adds additional improvements to the DaVinci public beta such as improvements to text based...
Interview: John Haenke, “FlyFishingMasterClass.com”
I have known John Haenke for a number of years now, first meeting at his Hervey Bay house / office back in around 2018. I’d booked a fishing charter with him, as his fame as a brilliant guide and fly fishing whizzo had preceded him via contacts I had in...
New Blackmagic Design products from NAB
Blackmagic has announced a number of new models and new products: DaVinci Resolve 18.5 with 150 new upgrades and features, including a number of new AI tools. All the details are below, plus here is also a video presentation from Grant Petty, the CEO of BMD with a quick explanation:...
Flying Lap Media Shoots Rolex 24 At Daytona
Cinematographer Chris Ortenburger is no stranger to racing. It was, after all, the reason he began shooting in the first place. “I am a former racer myself who once had dreams of making it to the top levels of motorsport as a driver,” he said. “I knew having video of...
“Kantara” blockbuster – behind the scenes.
“Kantara,” one of 2022’s most talked about blockbusters, brought the stunning visuals and storytelling of Indian filmmaking to a global audience. The action thriller brings together a unique blend of traditional culture and natural beauty of India, which was created with the help of colourist Remesh CP using DaVinci Resolve...
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Finished in the Cloud with DaVinci Resolve Studio
The eight part first season was an unprecedented global hit, breaking all previous records for the most viewers and most viewer hours for an Amazon original series. “The Rings of Power” brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle earth's...
Case Study: Language Learning Channel “Days of French ‘n’ Swedish,
Australian YouTuber Lamont McLeod, who runs language learning channel “Days of French ‘n’ Swedish,” uses DaVinci Resolve editing, grading, visual effects (VFX) and audio post production software. McLeod, who was formerly a professional photographer, takes a unique approach to making language learning content more engaging, and has created a series...
Review: DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor
When I first started digital video editing a few lifetimes ago (1996 to be exact with Premiere version 4.2), everything was done using a keyboard and mouse. Those of us who were early adopters became very adept at remembering shortcut keys on the keyboard to speed things up a little....
The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 17 – and it’s free. All 443 pages of it…
Over the years I have recommended DaVinci Resolve to hundreds if not thousands of people. As a video editing package, audio editor, special effects and titles generator it really has no peer and is suitable for anyone from rank beginner to Hollywood expert. In fact, many, many of your favourite...
Proxies. Why and When.
Do a search of any of the newsgroups around dedicated to video editing – whether in general or for specific packages such as Adobe Premiere or Vegas or Resolve – and use the word “choppy” as the search criteria. I guarantee you’ll find hundreds of posts about the subject. And...
Creating Instagram Reels with DaVinci Resolve
One of the current darlings of the streaming set is Instagram with its Reels option. As both these and the other player TikTok use resolutions not generally native to video – vertical orientation as against landscape – there needs to be some steps made when creating video for these platforms...
Quick Tutorial: Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro and Facebook Live using XSplit Broadcaster
As we noted a week or so ago, live streaming via the internet using something like Facebook or YouTube is now de rigeur, and we have discovered a brilliant way of getting the best results is using the new Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro video switcher, an all round clever clogs...
Violent Night Graded With DaVinci Resolve
With any holiday season, we’ve come to expect variations of the age old stories of Santa, but in “Violent Night,” director Tommy Wirkola brings us a new vision of Saint Nick, one that might haunt us like those infamous lumps of coal. The unique holiday film was shot by Matthew...