Cameras Archives | SproutVideo https://sproutvideo.com/blog Video hosting for business Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:25:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 https://sproutvideo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Cameras Archives | SproutVideo https://sproutvideo.com/blog 32 32 The Best Way to Use a 360 Camera https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/the-best-way-to-use-a-360-camera Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:37:25 +0000 https://sproutvideo.com/blog/?post_type=videos&p=6434 Not too long ago, 360 video was all the rage. You saw it on Facebook, YouTube, and even in major advertisements. However, after a splashy debut, audiences lost interest, and it largely faded from the mainstream.  In this episode of our How to Video: Camera series, we will be discussing the history of 360 cameras, some of the current consumer...

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]]> Not too long ago, 360 video was all the rage. You saw it on Facebook, YouTube, and even in major advertisements. However, after a splashy debut, audiences lost interest, and it largely faded from the mainstream. 

In this episode of our How to Video: Camera series, we will be discussing the history of 360 cameras, some of the current consumer cameras, and who can benefit the most from this technology.

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]]> How Shutter Speed Impacts Your Footage https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/how-shutter-speed-impacts-your-footage Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:20:18 +0000 https://sproutvideo.com/blog/?post_type=videos&p=6247 In this How to Video: Camera episode, we’ll be tackling all things shutter speed. We’ll go over what shutter speed and shutter angles are, the only rule you’ll need to remember, and the differences you’ll see when increasing or decreasing your shutter speed.

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]]> In this How to Video: Camera episode, we’ll be tackling all things shutter speed. We’ll go over what shutter speed and shutter angles are, the only rule you’ll need to remember, and the differences you’ll see when increasing or decreasing your shutter speed.

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]]> Are Full-Frame Sensors the Future? https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/are-full-frame-sensors-the-future Wed, 06 May 2020 20:22:11 +0000 https://sproutvideo.com/blog/?post_type=videos&p=5397 In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, Creative Director Nick LaClair discusses some of the pros and cons of full-frame sensors, and what he would buy if given the option.

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]]> In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, Creative Director Nick LaClair discusses some of the pros and cons of full-frame sensors, and what he would buy if given the option.

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]]> Lenses Episode 3: Amazing Anamorphic https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/amazing-anamorphic-add-cinematic-flair-to-your-footage Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:01:10 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3338 Anamorphic lenses are behind some of the most iconic shots in cinema. Their unique characteristics deliver footage with a specific look that movie-lovers and filmmakers fall for over and again. In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, we’re taking a deep dive into anamorphic lenses, starting with their origins, and how the footage they produce differs from...

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]]> Anamorphic lenses are behind some of the most iconic shots in cinema. Their unique characteristics deliver footage with a specific look that movie-lovers and filmmakers fall for over and again.

In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, we’re taking a deep dive into anamorphic lenses, starting with their origins, and how the footage they produce differs from standard lenses.

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]]> Lenses Episode 2: The Three Main Types of Lenses https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/lens-types-photo-rehoused-cinema Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:34:11 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3340 Lens adapters and mounts make it possible to use nearly any type of glass with a video camera that supports interchangeable lenses. So, how can you be sure you’re making the right choice for your project? In this video, we’ll walk you through the important distinctions between photography or consumer lenses, rehoused cinema lenses, and true cinema lenses.

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]]> Lens adapters and mounts make it possible to use nearly any type of glass with a video camera that supports interchangeable lenses. So, how can you be sure you’re making the right choice for your project? In this video, we’ll walk you through the important distinctions between photography or consumer lenses, rehoused cinema lenses, and true cinema lenses.

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]]> Lenses Episode 1: A Primer https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/optimal-optics-a-primer-on-lenses Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:55:38 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3357 The lens you select for your shoot can have a big impact on the resulting footage, as well as the process of filming itself. To help make sure you know which lens to grab for your next shoot, we’re comparing focal lengths, and the differences between prime and zoom lenses. Watch this video for an overview of how to choose...

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]]> The lens you select for your shoot can have a big impact on the resulting footage, as well as the process of filming itself.

To help make sure you know which lens to grab for your next shoot, we’re comparing focal lengths, and the differences between prime and zoom lenses. Watch this video for an overview of how to choose the right lens for your project.

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]]> Cameras Episode 4: Real-World Lessons https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/real-world-lessons-on-the-camera-features-that-count Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:02:46 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3374 When it comes to professional cameras, there is no such thing as “one size fits all”. In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, Nick LaClair, Creative Director at SproutVideo, sits down with Michael Rubenstein, freelance photographer and director, to talk about the camera kits they use in the real world on a typical shoot.

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]]> When it comes to professional cameras, there is no such thing as “one size fits all”. In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, Nick LaClair, Creative Director at SproutVideo, sits down with Michael Rubenstein, freelance photographer and director, to talk about the camera kits they use in the real world on a typical shoot.

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]]> Cameras Episode 3: The Five Features You Should Know https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/the-five-video-camera-features-you-need-to-know Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:52:06 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3373 In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, we’ll walk you through what you can expect from different tiers of video cameras for each of those five factors. We’ll also explain why each one is important to consider when selecting a camera for your project.

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]]> In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, we’ll walk you through what you can expect from different tiers of video cameras for each of those five factors. We’ll also explain why each one is important to consider when selecting a camera for your project.

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]]> Cameras Episode 2: Image Quality https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/pixel-perfect-understanding-image-quality-for-video Tue, 14 May 2019 20:40:32 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3371 There are three main factors when it comes to image quality: bit rate, bit depth, and chroma subsampling. In this episode, we’ll take a close look what each of those terms means, and how they impact footage quality.

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]]> There are three main factors when it comes to image quality: bit rate, bit depth, and chroma subsampling. In this episode, we’ll take a close look what each of those terms means, and how they impact footage quality.

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]]> Cameras Episode 1: Sensors – Does Size Matter? https://sproutvideo.com/blog/videos/camera-sensors-does-size-matter Tue, 07 May 2019 20:32:28 +0000 http://3.88.234.138/?post_type=videos&p=3370 As Nick LaClair explains in this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, a lot of the difference in footage quality comes down to the role sensors play in processing visual information. Keep reading for a deep dive into how camera sensor size impacts everything, from depth of field and the size of the frame to the level of...

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]]> As Nick LaClair explains in this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, a lot of the difference in footage quality comes down to the role sensors play in processing visual information. Keep reading for a deep dive into how camera sensor size impacts everything, from depth of field and the size of the frame to the level of noise in your image.

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