Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Camera vs Canon 80D: Shooting travel video
Sony mirrorless cameras have been kicking up lots of dust over the past few years. It seems as if many former Canon DSLR traditionalists have…
RED Cinema Cameras
RED Digital Cinema camera coverage on Stark Insider featuring professional cinema camera systems. From RED Dragon Scarlet-W 5K reviews to RED Raven compact cinema workflows. Exploring REDCODE RAW compression, modular camera configurations, and high-end cinema production techniques for professional filmmakers and cinematographers.
Best Camera for Travel Video: Sony a6500 or Canon EOS 80D?
When every ounce counts. You don't want to sacrifice image quality, but need to keep your travel kit lightweight, which do you choose?
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera – a compact winner for capturing filmic footage
Since I started shooting videos for Stark Insider in 2006 I’ve tried as hard as possible to make our stuff look like film. I haven’t…
“Wasps & Lavender” – Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera or Canon C100 II? (Video)
Shooting wasps is an exercise in patience. That’s the first thing I learned. It’s also an exercise in liberal sunscreen. Squinting. And, waiting some more.…
DSLR Filmmaking Gear: What’s in my bag? (Too much!)
I found myself doing what I tell myself never to do: taking gratuitous photos of my gear. Sigh. Why on earth do all of us…
Need filmmaking inspiration? Read ‘Rebel Without A Crew’ asap
Some times less is more. Often it seems creativity flourishes in an absence of infinite resources. Case in point: Robert Rodriguez. At only 23 years-old,…
Should you buy a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera?
The wait is over. Well, almost. Canon has unveiled the long-awaited EOS 5D Mark IV full frame DSLR. Headline features for the new 5D IV…
Film School 101: Werner Herzog teaches us filmmaking
It’s official. I’m now “studying under” famed filmmaker Werner Herzog. Well, actually we all are… A few months ago I enrolled in the German director’s…
Shot on Canon 80D: Vancouver SkyTrain in search of creative impulse (Video)
Experimenting with Canon 80D neutral profile and Alexa LUT to create dreamy/filmic look.
Wanderlust Video: “1797” Mission San Juan Bautista (Shot on RED Raven)
Sloooow motion. Slow-mo. Right?! Doesn’t slowing a moving image down just make everything seem more interesting? Possibly. We see it in sports all the time…