DSLR Video Tip: The 15-second b-roll rule
Patience is key when filming b-roll. Allow yourself at least 15 seconds of record time for each shot. Doing so will make editing much easier.
Cameras & Filmmaking
Hands-on camera reviews, filmmaking tips, and creative workflows. Covers mirrorless, cinema cameras, and AI-powered video tools including Canon EOS R5/R6/R7, Panasonic GH6, Blackmagic, Nikon RED, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Nano Banana—led by filmmaker Clinton Stark.
DSLR Tips: How to use a Zoom H6 field recorder on location (Video Example)
A simple example (with video) demonstrating how to use the Zoom H6 field recorder to produce a short scene with high quality sound effects and…
Destination: Baja California Sur! Plus thoughts on Sony FS7 and Canon 70D
Next stop for Stark Insider is Baja California Sur. Some of my thoughts on the town of Loreto, shooting videos with the Canon EOS 70D,…
Beat’s So Lonely at Union Square
Before we saw a show Saturday night at A.C.T. in San Francisco we gave ourselves a video challenge: an 80's video music homage shot in…
Run-and-Gun Champ: Sony a7S or Sony FS7 Super 35?
Say your budget is $10,000. Do you buy a Sony a7S and build it out, or do you make a squeeze and buy it plus…
From Canon DSLR to Sony FS7 Super 35 – A New Era for Stark Insider Video?
Making the jump from a Canon DSLR to a Sony FS7 XDCAM Super 35 camera. The decision, budgeting, spousal drama. What on earth am I…
The best lens for shooting video with a Canon DSLR camera
Here's one of the best all-around lenses for shooting video on a Canon DSLR. Includes tips and sample videos.
Sony previews 5-axis image stabilization with a7 II (It’s awesome)
The a7 II will ship with 5-axis stabilization built-in. The result will be smoother, clearer shots. How will Canon and Nikon respond?
With new 3D Fire Phone, Amazon raises stakes against Google, Apple
Late to the game. Does Amazon's long rumored Fire smartphone have enough to woo the Android and Apple faithful?
Best Canon Lenses for Video (Updated 2025) | Top 5 EF & RF Picks
Shooting video with a Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera? Here's top 5 lens choices. Plus sample footage.