James Jackson Films

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James Jackson Films is a filmmaking and cinematography YouTube channel dedicated to cinema camera reviews, DaVinci Resolve tutorials, production workflows, and film industry news. Hosted by Director of Photography and Colorist James Jackson, the channel explores camera technology, color grading techniques, dynamic range, RAW formats, lighting setups, and real-world on-set experiences with clarity and depth. From hands-on gear breakdowns and workflow comparisons to honest insights on emerging cinema tools, James helps filmmakers, video editors, and content creators better understand their equipment and elevate their visual storytelling. If you’re passionate about camera tech, post-production, and the craft of filmmaking, We deliver practical knowledge and thoughtful analysis designed for serious creatives. Contact information: [email protected]

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Kinefinity Vista | A Compact OG Cinema Camera For Under 3K? | NAB 2026

Kinefinity Vista | A Compact OG Cinema Camera For Under 3K? | NAB 2026 James Jackson Films

4.1K views - 6 days ago

Dulens APO 110mm T2.4 Review | The Most Beautiful Lens You Never Heard Of

Dulens APO 110mm T2.4 Review | The Most Beautiful Lens You Never Heard Of James Jackson Films

345 views - 3 weeks ago

The Warf: A Timeless Moment | Pyxis 12K and Dulens APO Mini Primes

The Warf: A Timeless Moment | Pyxis 12K and Dulens APO Mini Primes James Jackson Films

304 views - 1 month ago

Why This Blackmagic Autofocus Update is BIGGER than People Think

Why This Blackmagic Autofocus Update is BIGGER than People Think James Jackson Films

3.1K views - 1 month ago

Pyxis 6K owners Rejoice! | PDAF is here!

Pyxis 6K owners Rejoice! | PDAF is here! James Jackson Films

920 views - 1 month ago

I'm taking the FX3 OVER the Field in 2026 | Here's Why!

I'm taking the FX3 OVER the Field in 2026 | Here's Why! James Jackson Films

548 views - 1 month ago

My Blackmagic NAB 2026 Predictions | My Top 3 Likely things to be Announced!

My Blackmagic NAB 2026 Predictions | My Top 3 Likely things to be Announced! James Jackson Films

2.4K views - 1 month ago

Comparing the Recalled Pyxis 12K to an Updated Pyxis 12K | Is it worth the upgrade?

Comparing the Recalled Pyxis 12K to an Updated Pyxis 12K | Is it worth the upgrade? James Jackson Films

1.8K views - 1 month ago

We’re in the Endgame Now | Blackmagic Pyxis 12K Review

We’re in the Endgame Now | Blackmagic Pyxis 12K Review James Jackson Films

4K views - 1 month ago

Find Your Voice with Lenses | Featuring the DZO Vespid Primes

Find Your Voice with Lenses | Featuring the DZO Vespid Primes James Jackson Films

260 views - 1 month ago

Aputure 400x and LightBank Review | The Perfect Key Light Combo

Aputure 400x and LightBank Review | The Perfect Key Light Combo James Jackson Films

540 views - 1 month ago

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273 views - 3 months ago

These Lenses Makes Me Rethink What Makes Anamorphic | Laowa Nanomorph LF Review

These Lenses Makes Me Rethink What Makes Anamorphic | Laowa Nanomorph LF Review James Jackson Films

573 views - 3 months ago

I did not think I would have to make THIS video

I did not think I would have to make THIS video James Jackson Films

483 views - 3 months ago

Does the Sony A7V stand up to the Competition | My Initial thoughts

Does the Sony A7V stand up to the Competition | My Initial thoughts James Jackson Films

457 views - 4 months ago

The Pyxis 12K Low Light Performance SHOCKED me!

The Pyxis 12K Low Light Performance SHOCKED me! James Jackson Films

1.6K views - 4 months ago

Blackmagic Autofocus Test | Sigma 28-70 F2.8 Lens

Blackmagic Autofocus Test | Sigma 28-70 F2.8 Lens James Jackson Films

745 views - 5 months ago

Finally BRaw on Sony Cameras | But is it still worth it with ProRes Raw in Resovle?

Finally BRaw on Sony Cameras | But is it still worth it with ProRes Raw in Resovle? James Jackson Films

1.2K views - 5 months ago

Canon R6 Mark III: A Filmmaker's Perspective | A C50 but $1,100 Cheaper?

Canon R6 Mark III: A Filmmaker's Perspective | A C50 but $1,100 Cheaper? James Jackson Films

3.1K views - 5 months ago

I sit down with Blackmagic | Pyxis 12K, ProRes Raw & What's Next

I sit down with Blackmagic | Pyxis 12K, ProRes Raw & What's Next James Jackson Films

2.3K views - 5 months ago

Why we might not see an FX3 II Anytime soon: And I'm Okay with this.

Why we might not see an FX3 II Anytime soon: And I'm Okay with this. James Jackson Films

627 views - 5 months ago

Neewer HS200c Review | This is a real SLEEPER!

Neewer HS200c Review | This is a real SLEEPER! James Jackson Films

1.6K views - 6 months ago

Rumor: Canon R6 III specs and release date | A cheaper Canon C50?

Rumor: Canon R6 III specs and release date | A cheaper Canon C50? James Jackson Films

794 views - 6 months ago

Viltrox Nexus PL AF PL Adpater maybe a GAME CHANGER

Viltrox Nexus PL AF PL Adpater maybe a GAME CHANGER James Jackson Films

1.2K views - 6 months ago

YouTub's New Features 2025: Game Changing Tools for Creators

YouTub's New Features 2025: Game Changing Tools for Creators James Jackson Films

491 views - 7 months ago

Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 | Giving FIlmmakers what use to be Impossible

Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 | Giving FIlmmakers what use to be Impossible James Jackson Films

1.1K views - 7 months ago

Nikon ZR Initial Thoughts | I am mixed on this Camera

Nikon ZR Initial Thoughts | I am mixed on this Camera James Jackson Films

793 views - 7 months ago

Canon C50 Officially Announced | It's Even Better Than I Thought

Canon C50 Officially Announced | It's Even Better Than I Thought James Jackson Films

1.2K views - 7 months ago

Canon C50 Specs and Images Reveal! | Now We Are Talking!

Canon C50 Specs and Images Reveal! | Now We Are Talking! James Jackson Films

4.6K views - 7 months ago

Hollyland Lark Max 2 Review | What the YouTubers Did Not Tell You

Hollyland Lark Max 2 Review | What the YouTubers Did Not Tell You James Jackson Films

7.2K views - 7 months ago

DJI Launches the Mic 3 with a Major Feature Missing

DJI Launches the Mic 3 with a Major Feature Missing James Jackson Films

825 views - 7 months ago

GVM 500B AIO Review | Great Power at Affordable Prices

GVM 500B AIO Review | Great Power at Affordable Prices James Jackson Films

760 views - 7 months ago

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Returns to the U.S.! Though Walmart?

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Returns to the U.S.! Though Walmart? James Jackson Films

1.2K views - 8 months ago

Is This the END of Arri | Arri Group Exploring Selling Options

Is This the END of Arri | Arri Group Exploring Selling Options James Jackson Films

791 views - 8 months ago

The Aputure 400x Might be HIM

The Aputure 400x Might be HIM James Jackson Films

991 views - 9 months ago

Breaking down the latest doc work | Lighting and Composition

Breaking down the latest doc work | Lighting and Composition James Jackson Films

352 views - 9 months ago

Sony Catalyst Browse | FREE FX3 Internal Raw

Sony Catalyst Browse | FREE FX3 Internal Raw James Jackson Films

329 views - 9 months ago

Falcam Treeroot Tri-Pod Review | This Tripod Changed EVERYTHING for me

Falcam Treeroot Tri-Pod Review | This Tripod Changed EVERYTHING for me James Jackson Films

223 views - 9 months ago

Watch Before Buying the Arri LogC3 | Do it in Davinci Resolve FOR FREE

Watch Before Buying the Arri LogC3 | Do it in Davinci Resolve FOR FREE James Jackson Films

1.2K views - 9 months ago

The TRUTH about Dual Native ISOs | Why People are Wrong

The TRUTH about Dual Native ISOs | Why People are Wrong James Jackson Films

385 views - 10 months ago

Highlights form B&H BILD Expo 2025

Highlights form B&H BILD Expo 2025 James Jackson Films

932 views - 10 months ago

Blackmagic Micro Color Panel Review | The Entry Level for Colorist

Blackmagic Micro Color Panel Review | The Entry Level for Colorist James Jackson Films

2.1K views - 10 months ago

The Sony FX2 is the Definition of MEH | My Immediate Reaction

The Sony FX2 is the Definition of MEH | My Immediate Reaction James Jackson Films

397 views - 10 months ago

This Battery is the BEST Bang for Buck Power Solution | Iniu P63 Review

This Battery is the BEST Bang for Buck Power Solution | Iniu P63 Review James Jackson Films

300 views - 10 months ago

An Honest Talk about the Importance of Industry Standards

An Honest Talk about the Importance of Industry Standards James Jackson Films

487 views - 11 months ago

OBSBOT Tail Air Review: A surprising $500 Camera for Filmmakers?

OBSBOT Tail Air Review: A surprising $500 Camera for Filmmakers? James Jackson Films

375 views - 11 months ago

DJI has now PRICED OUT a key market | Mavic 4 Pro Initial Thoughts

DJI has now PRICED OUT a key market | Mavic 4 Pro Initial Thoughts James Jackson Films

1.9K views - 11 months ago

Panasonic S1II | It’s right there! But it’s missing THIS…

Panasonic S1II | It’s right there! But it’s missing THIS… James Jackson Films

843 views - 11 months ago

One Year with the BMCC6K FF | My Favorite Image in 2025

One Year with the BMCC6K FF | My Favorite Image in 2025 James Jackson Films

747 views - 1 year ago

The Sony FX3 is STILL the VIDEO CONTENT KING in 2025

The Sony FX3 is STILL the VIDEO CONTENT KING in 2025 James Jackson Films

2K views - 1 year ago

NAB 2025 | My Top 10 Favorite Products

NAB 2025 | My Top 10 Favorite Products James Jackson Films

857 views - 1 year ago

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K | Top 3 FAQ

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K | Top 3 FAQ James Jackson Films

3.5K views - 1 year ago

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K Announcement | Live Reaction

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K Announcement | Live Reaction James Jackson Films

298 views - 1 year ago

Testing the BMCC6K DPAF | Black Skin and Underexposure Tests

Testing the BMCC6K DPAF | Black Skin and Underexposure Tests James Jackson Films

694 views - 1 year ago

Blackmagic NAB Camera Announcements | My Initial Thoughts

Blackmagic NAB Camera Announcements | My Initial Thoughts James Jackson Films

1.7K views - 1 year ago

Blackmagic NOW has AUTOFOCUS | Live Reaction

Blackmagic NOW has AUTOFOCUS | Live Reaction James Jackson Films

941 views - 1 year ago

Pyxis 12K Announcement Tomorrow? | Leaked NAB photos

Pyxis 12K Announcement Tomorrow? | Leaked NAB photos James Jackson Films

2.7K views - 1 year ago

GVM PD60B Review – Durability meets Portability

GVM PD60B Review – Durability meets Portability James Jackson Films

638 views - 1 year ago

The Canon R50 V: The Best Beginner Camera for Video?

The Canon R50 V: The Best Beginner Camera for Video? James Jackson Films

1.9K views - 1 year ago

Rental Houses are Closing | How to Get Ahead of the Changing Times

Rental Houses are Closing | How to Get Ahead of the Changing Times James Jackson Films

283 views - 1 year ago