In today’s video, Tom and Clint D’Souza build a a cinema rig for the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K. Also, the guys share their experiences of using this camera and rig in production. Continue reading Building URSA Mini cinema rig
Category Archives: Cameras
Canon C200 – URSA Mini 4.6K competitor
It’s been a while since Canon had a product release that excited filmmakers. Well, I think the just-announced Canon C200 cinema camera will stir up a lot of interest in the filmmaking community. So, here are the things to take note of: Continue reading Canon C200 – URSA Mini 4.6K competitor
Autofocus settings for GH5 – one step forward, two steps back
Although it’s generally accepted that the continuous autofocus function on the GH5 is poor, I set out to find the “best” settings for the AF. Although I expected to find some limitations to the autofocus for video, Continue reading Autofocus settings for GH5 – one step forward, two steps back
GH5 Cinema Set-up & Tests
Today, I unbox and set up my new camera, the Panasonic GH5! I also go out to film with it, using anamorphic lenses, the Atomos Ninja Inferno, as well as other cool accessories! Continue reading GH5 Cinema Set-up & Tests
Cinema Camera Mega Test of 2017!
Recently, I had a chance to meet Chris Downing, Tim Wilson and Derek Allen of GearJones.com. These guys are talented cinematographers from the Washington D.C. area. Continue reading Cinema Camera Mega Test of 2017!
Panasonic G85 Camera Review For Filmmakers
This winter Tom and I travelled to Ecuador. Due to the limited luggage space, we took with us only small cameras. Along with our trusted GH4, we decided to take the recently released Panasonic G85, and we put it to a test. Continue reading Panasonic G85 Camera Review For Filmmakers
New Camera and Control Panels from Blackmagic Design!
Today, Blackmagic Design announced exciting products they are releasing. Continue reading New Camera and Control Panels from Blackmagic Design!
Canon releases M6, 77D and T7i – great HD cameras, but no 4K
Canon has just announced three intriguing cameras for videographers, unless you’re looking for 4K video, that is. Continue reading Canon releases M6, 77D and T7i – great HD cameras, but no 4K
V-Log L GH4 vs External Recorder
As soon as I got my hands on the V-Log L image profile, I put it through a lot of tests. It is a true flat image profile for the Panasonic GH4 camera, and the upcoming GH5, that allows for the capture of 12 stops of dynamic range, instead of the 10 stops you get with the built-in image profiles of these cameras. The idea of extra dynamic range is exciting, but there is a trick to taking advantage of this additional functionality. Continue reading V-Log L GH4 vs External Recorder
4K Camera Shootout of 2016!
2016 has come to an end and next year is upon us. I wanted to wish everyone all the best in 2017! Also, I wanted to do a recap of the best 4K cameras that I had a chance to use in 2016. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2016!