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October 28, 2026

Best Capture Card for Streaming and Recording

A capture card does one job: it takes the HDMI signal out of a camera or a console and hands it to a computer as a video source that OBS, a meeting app or a recorder can read. The cheapest one…

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How Much RAM Do You Need for Video Editing? 16, 32, 64 or More

“How much RAM do I need?” is the spec question I get more than any other, and…

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro M6 and iMac M6: What Changed for Editors, and What Didn’t

Apple announced two Macs by press release on October 27, 2026: a 14-inch MacBook Pro built…

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Best USB Microphone for Streaming, YouTube and Calls

A USB microphone is the one upgrade that improves a stream, a YouTube voiceover and a work…

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Best Camera for YouTube and Content Creators

Most “best camera for YouTube” lists rank bodies by the spec sheet. I’d…

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The Run-and-Gun ENG Kit: Station-Grade Lights, Wireless and Mics for Broadcast News

Most ENG kit lists are written for a crew with a truck. This one is written for the person…

October 26, 2026

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Best Webcam for Streaming and Video Calls

A webcam is the one camera in a creator kit that gets judged after compression. Twitch…

October 26, 2026

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Speed Editor vs TourBox vs Stream Deck vs MX Creative Console: Which Editing Controller Fits Your NLE

Four editing controllers, and the deciding spec is which NLE is on the screen. The second…

October 26, 2026

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Best XLR Microphone for Video Work: Voiceover, Podcast, and Interview Picks

An XLR microphone is half of a chain. The other half is the preamp in the interface or…

Updated October 27, 2026

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Filmmaker Resources

Gifts for Video Editors and Filmmakers: What I’d Give (and What I Own)

Every December somebody who loves an editor types “gifts for video editors” into…

October 22, 2026

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Yamaha HS5 vs HS8 for an Edit Suite: Which Monitor Fits Your Room

The room decides this one. The Yamaha HS5 has a 5-inch woofer, a rated response of 54 Hz to…

October 21, 2026

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Elgato Wave Go: The $99 Clip-On That Turns Into a Handheld

Elgato’s first wireless microphone is a $99.99 kit called the Wave Go: a 7-gram…

October 20, 2026

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Blackmagic PYXIS 6K vs Sony FX3: The $2,245 Question

The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW to a CFexpress card and writes a small…

October 20, 2026

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Black Friday Wireless Mic Deals for Creators: DJI Mic 3, Rode Wireless Pro, and the Rest

Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is November 30. This page is the…

Updated October 20, 2026

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From TikTok Idea to Cannes Recognition: The Story Behind “Forever Sleep”

Discover the transition from a TikTok idea to a Cannes-nominated sci-fi short film. Explore the blend of passion, creativity, and teamwork that overcame budget constraints, delivering a…

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DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Is a Game Changer

What DaVinci Resolve 18.5 changed for working editors.

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Harness AV1 Encoding for Better Quality and Bit-Rate

Dive into AV1 encoding's impact on streaming, its superiority over H.264, and implications for content creators. As the video codec battle intensifies, can AV1 reign supreme?

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