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Cutscene from AI 1950s Super Panavision 70 The Fifth Element video

This massive YouTube AI trend for '1950s Super Panavision 70' is amazing, gets MILLIONS of views, but makes me a bit queasy

By Adam Juniper published 28 September 24

OPINION Everything that's amazing about AI – and everything that's REALLY worrying about it – is epitomized by this fast-growing YouTube trend named for the glorious Panavision 70

Vlogger editing video footage on a desk using a tablet

The best royalty-free music for YouTube and video editing

By Tom May published 28 August 24

buying guide Safe, legal and affordable: these are the best royalty-free music platforms for YouTube and video editing today

Woman in kitchen presenting cookery video on YouTube

The best YouTube cameras in 2024: our favorite content creation tools!

By Sebastian Oakley last updated 21 August 24

UPDATED We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

The best camera for streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live

By James Artaius last updated 31 July 24

Buying guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

"I think I've hit my YouTube existential crisis" – Geoff Mashall asks "Will YouTube be around forever?"

By Adam Juniper published 29 July 24

Opinion "The YouTube monster demands that you feed it" but does the world just want little short videos now? I thought Marshall's analysis was brilliant...

best lights for YouTube videos - young photographer starting vlog with smartphone and two-light set-up

The best lights for YouTube videos in 2024

By George Cairns last updated 20 May 24

Buying guide We’ve gathered a collection of LED lights to help you make your YouTube videos stand out from the crowd

More camera equipment doesn't always make things better! You should IGNORE these video tips

By Leonie Helm published 3 May 24

Ignore these tips! Put down the drones and gimbals, says this YouTuber. "The gear is not going to make or break what you want to say"

Exploding bulb flash from Technology Connections Video

Did you know camera flashes used to use explosives? Not Xenon or LED. Explosives!

By Adam Juniper published 25 February 24

Opinion Cheap cameras, like the one my nanna used to use, actually included explosives to, well, save money, reveals YouTuber

Logitech Reach in use showing an aerial view

Logitech’s first document camera reaches places that other webcams can’t

By Hannah Rooke published 13 September 23

News Aimed at educators, crafters, personal trainers, and everyone in between, the Logitech Reach is a versatile document camera designed for movement

Hollyland VenusLiv is the streaming camera designed for YouTube & TikTok

By Sebastian Oakley published 8 September 23

NEWS There's a new challenger in the streaming camera arena: enter the Hollyland VenusLiv

This street photographer was attacked by a subject – and filmed the whole thing

By James Artaius published 29 August 23

NEWS When street photography goes wrong: Leica ambassador attacked by a subject on the street, and captures it all on video

Why I think YouTube SHOULD charge for 4K

By Sebastian Oakley published 24 October 22

News Why paying for 4K videos on YouTube could benefit YouTube creators and videographers in the long run

YouTube sensation Casey Neistat teams up with Joby for Ultimate Creator Contest

By Beth Nicholls published 16 September 22

News Be in with the chance to co-create a video with Casey Neistat by entering the latest Ultimate Creator Contest from JOBY

9 million YouTube views = 1 year of pay from your day job

By James Artaius published 21 January 22

NEWS Want to be a YouTuber? You need 9 million views to earn the average salary in the UK and quit your job!

YouTube sensation Casey Neistat launches filmmaking masterclass

By Sebastian Oakley published 7 December 21

News The filmmaking sensation and YouTube star Casey Neistat launches filmmaking class on Monthly

Does the Sony A1 have an IBIS issue? This YouTube video shows what to look for

By Rod Lawton published 21 May 21

News Photographer Jamieson Dean is on his SECOND Sony A1 and shows the problem is still there – the IBIS is too slow to engage

Aquaman shoots 4K! Jason Momoa directs Red Komodo micro film

Aquaman reviews a camera on YouTube! Jason Momoa tests the Red Komodo

By James Artaius published 11 November 20

NEWS Justice League star directs a 6K mini movie about Harley Davidson riders using the Red Komodo

Brilliant Netflix documentary on Platon is now free on YouTube

Brilliant Netflix documentary on Platon is free to watch on YouTube

By James Artaius published 6 June 20

NEWS The Netflix Original on one of photography's living legends is available for all on YouTube

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III: a 4K vlogging dream with YouTube live stream

By James Artaius published 9 July 19

NEWS Canon's content creating compact features a microphone jack, clean HDMI out and the ability to create a flat video profile

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