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Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced Monitor review – Enhanced 5.5″ wireless transceiver video monitor

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REVIEW – Ever since I tested and reviewed the Hollyland Mars 4k Transmitter/Receiver kit, I became a fan of their products. I use the kit every week in my studio and on the go at my church every Sunday. I also carry my Oukitel Tablet with me so I can remotely monitor the video transmission.

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Lume Cube Flex Light Pro review – My favorite lighting for video and photography

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REVIEW – When it comes to capturing video and images, one of the most important things that you need is good lighting. Today I am going to tell you about the Lume Cube Flex Light Pro creator lighting system. It has turned out to be my favorite lighting system that I’ve tried so far. Let’s

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Hohem iSteady MT2 gimbal review – Motion pictures without the motion

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REVIEW – In what seems like a lifetime ago, I intended to make photography/videography my business and not just a hobby.  Real life kicked in, though, and I had to get a job that made more than $100 every few weeks taking the odd wedding pictures.  My plans were lost to time until a few

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IOGEAR 4K Video Extender/Splitter Over Ethernet Cable Kit review – extend HDMI to one or more displays up to 230 feet away

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  REVIEW – Have you ever had to run an HDMI signal more than 25 feet? You can buy longer cables but they either get very expensive or don’t work very well. Plus your source device might not like pushing the signal that far. One way to get around the issues with a long HDMI

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ProScreenCast SC01 Miracast Dongle review – a tiny device for viewing video just about anywhere

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REVIEW – Need to show something from your phone or laptop on a TV but don’t want to run a cable across the room? You might have an AppleTV or a TV with Airplay or Chromecast built in, but what if you don’t? What if you’re in an office environment and not everyone uses the

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I love the Videoshop video editor app – it’s so easy to use!!

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NEWS – I discovered the Videoshop app by Jajijujejo Inc. years ago. I was trying to create a GIF from a short video and add music to it. I used Videoshop to accomplish the task and found that it was so easy to use, that I never tried looking for any other mobile-device video editor.

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SmallRig Mobile Video Cage review – an essential mobile filmmaking tool

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REVIEW – Mobile filmmaking has become a phenomenon in recent years. For over a decade people have been using shots from mobile phones in movies and TV shows, shooting short films with them, with some even shooting full feature-length movies on smartphones. SmallRig, a well-known video accessory manufacturer, has released the Mobile Video Cage for

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OXS S3 soundbar review – adds an audio kick to your anemic TV speakers

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REVIEW – A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Asakuki Avigator 455W video projector. Since its speaker was a bit lackluster, I wanted to see how the OXS S3 soundbar can fill the void. Let’s find out. What is it? The OXS model S3 soundbar is a self-contained audio amplifier and speaker system with optical,

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Monster Ultra High-Speed 8K Cobalt HDMI 2.1 Cable review

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REVIEW – As an audiophile, I have spent a lot of money over the years on various audio cables for my stereo system. While I am often engaged in heated discussions regarding the concept of better cables equaling better performance, I always use what are considered “high-end” cables for my equipment. The cost of the

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Gig Gear Cam-a-lot chair-mounted green screen background review

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REVIEW – The move to remote work brought about by the current pandemic has forced a lot of us to be on-camera much more than previously. For those of us who don’t have an area we can use to create a camera-friendly background, virtual screens have become a life-saver. But many things in the actual

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Edgee Follow review – A virtual cameraman that tracks your movement

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REVIEW – If you enjoy creating video content, you know that unless you are lucky enough to have your own dedicated camera person who can follow you around, you will have to remain in one place while you are being recorded. But there’s an inexpensive solution to that problem. Follow by Edgee lets you be

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Smartta SliderMini 2 motorized camera slider review

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REVIEW – There are many types of gear that photographers and videographers use to capture different types of scenes and footage. One such device is a slider that can be used for great video, including time-lapse footage, video with movement and interest, etc. Over the years, I have purchased 2 quite expensive motorized sliders that

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Take the power of creativity with you wherever you go with the Smartta SliderMini 2

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NEWS – Several years ago, I purchased my first slider for over $2000. As a Photographer/Videographer, I had grand ideas for creative projects in various locations indoors and outdoors. The slider was relatively large and heavy and required several add-ons to be functional, and it took quite a bit of effort and time to be

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