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Panasonic S1H -- Should I upgrade my GH5 for shooting video?

Trendspotting: Panasonic S1H is a 6K full-frame cinema camera masquerading as a mirrorless body — some thoughts from a GH5 video shooter

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.27.2019

Tally lamps. A minor feature to be sure, but the Panasonic S1H has them. And this says to me the people behind this 6K flagship…

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Hilton Head Health: The healthy getaway that keeps on giving

BY JANICE NIEDER — 08.27.2019

Yup, after my recent visit, I can see why Hilton Head Health was voted “America’s #1 Weight Loss, Health, and Wellness Resort of 2019” by…

Cameras & Filmmaking

Stark Insider Video: Editing ‘3 Days in Paris’ short film… not exactly a piece of cake…

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.23.2019

A well known mantra with regards to filmmaking — be it short films, features, documentaries, or experimental stuff like we often do here on Stark…

Cameras & Filmmaking

Camera News: Canon EOS 90D to feature 32.5MP sensor, 4K video — thoughts from a Canon DSLR guy

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.20.2019

We have leaks. More tech leaks. Who knew?! This time it’s the DSLR camera market — not the headline stealing iPhone 11. Yes, the upcoming…

San Jose Stage Company - Season 37 announcement

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What’s Happening: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ leads San Jose Stage 2019-2020 season

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.20.2019

San Jose Stage Company this week revealed its upcoming 2019-2020 season. The Rocky Horror Show kicks off the line-up which also features Stephen Karam’s The…

Nikon Z7 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Cameras & Filmmaking

Nikon Z6 wins best camera of the year, awards also go to Fujifilm X-T3, Panasonic S1R, Canon EOS RP

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.15.2019

You want cameras you got cameras. Just don't tell the smartphone.

Independent Film

What’s Happening: Fun-filled 13th annual Food Film Festival coming to NYC

BY JANICE NIEDER — 08.13.2019

And lucky for me I just happen to be spending October in NYC so I finally get to go to this year’s Food Film Festival,…

Boring Detector icon - DaVinci Resolve feature

Cameras & Filmmaking

Boring Detector warns video editors when they might be losing viewer interest — and the feature really exists

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.09.2019

You had me at the jump cut.

Independent Film

What’s Happening in Film: Kino Lorber September 2019 video release line-up

BY MIKE CARRALL — 08.05.2019

Distributor Kino Lorber has revealed its upcoming line-up for September. Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dogtooth leads a strong field which includes 14 films in all. Fans of…

Cameras & Filmmaking

Is the Panasonic GH5 mirrorless camera still worth it in 2019?

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.02.2019

Now over two years old, the Panasonic GH5 features 4K 10-bit video, IBIS and a lot of features. Sony (A7 III), Nikon (Z6), Canon (EOS…