The best mirrorless cameras and DSLRs for video

The best mirrorless cameras and DSLRs dominate the video production scene thanks to their impressive image quality and relative affordability. Though these little cameras still look like photo-only tools, they have become increasingly capable video cameras with some big advantages. At the end of this article, we’ll go over some of the special considerations unique to this form factor. But first, here are the best DSLR and mirrorless cameras across several use cases.

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How to interview a liar

Whether filming a documentary or reporting the news, your goal as an interviewer should be to extract the truth from your interview subject. However, this is not always as easy as it sounds. People lie — sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously, sometimes out of vanity and sometimes to avoid real consequences. That means you need effective strategies for getting the truth out when your interviewee is trying to conceal it. Let’s take a closer look at how to interview a liar.

Creator Handbook: Twitch stream key: What it is and where to find it

We’ve all seen some impressive videos and some really terrible ones. Sometimes, the problem is obvious – like shaky filming or bad lighting. Other times the issue is more subtle. If you feel like you’ve developed skills for the technical aspects, but your videos aren’t quite hitting, it might be about how you communicate on camera. If your voice doesn’t carry to the mic or your body language isn’t great, it will have a negative impact on the quality of your content. Regardless of the genre or platform your content is made for, it’s important to work on your acting skills just as you do with film techniques. With a few acting tips and some solid practice, you can create a stronger on-screen presence.

MOV vs. MP4: Which video format should you use?

Back in the good old days of video production, the biggest decision you had to make was what camera to use and what videotape format will you shoot on. With the introduction of digital video formats, those decisions are more complicated. Formats, containers and CODECS are part of the new video production lingo, and they can be really confusing. Thankfully, there are two containers that are getting the most use today: MOV and MP4. So, what’s the difference between the MOV format and the MP4 format? Let’s wade through the digital landscape to find which of these is best for you and your productions.

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Today's top stories

• More works will enter the public domain this week. This includes works like Sherlock Holmes, "The Great Gatsby" and the first full-length talkie film, "The Jazz Singer."
• The Apple iPhone 15 could have better battery life. Reports claim the new Apple A17 chip will increase the next iPhone's battery life.
• CNET covered the most impressive phones we might see in 2023. The list includes information regarding the Apple iPhone 15 and new Google Pixel smartphones.
• TechCrunch ran through what we can expect at CES 2023. CES 2023 will happen this week in Las Vegas.
• A photographer made a medium format camera from an Epson flatbed scanner. With it, he was able to shoot a 514-megapixel picture.

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