Here is a review of a very impressive LED light from CAME-TV. What stands out about the CAME-TV C700S is the softness of the light that it produces. Continue reading CAME-TV Bi-Color LED Edge Light
Category Archives: Equipment
FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
Here is an affordable solution for focusing when recording video with still lenses (i.e. lenses made for photography, not videography). Continue reading FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
Aputure Amaran AL-M9 – on-camera LED light review
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
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