Here is a review of a LED light from Aputure. It is small and affordable, but gives a surprising amount of power. Continue reading Aputure Amaran AL-M9 – on-camera LED light review
Category Archives: Equipment
Best video and photo editing monitor: here’s what I bought
Color grading is challenging enough, but it is much more so when you don’t have a professional monitor. There are many good monitors out there, but they cost thousands of dollars. I wasn’t quite prepared to spend that much money, though. Continue reading Best video and photo editing monitor: here’s what I bought
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
Boosting my editing laptop with m.2 SSD
Early this year I bought the Asus GL553VD, a budget gaming laptop that is also a capable video editing machine (here is my full review of it). I really wanted a laptop with a spacious solid-state drive, but rather than buy a computer with such a drive, I chose a model that is easy upgradeable. This way I could get what I wanted, without breaking the bank. Continue reading Boosting my editing laptop with m.2 SSD
$135 PRO Camera Car Mount!
I’ve used various car mounts, including my DIY car mount and suction mounts. But I had not been satisfied until I found the Camtree Gripper G-51. Continue reading $135 PRO Camera Car Mount!
RC Camera Platform – Eclipse Rover
I always liked to play with RC cars as a kid, but I never thought I would be using them for work as a filmmaker! Continue reading RC Camera Platform – Eclipse Rover
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