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!
Category Archives: Equipment
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
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!
Wireless LANC Controller
Here is a quick review of a wireless LANC controller, which allows you to control your camera remotely. It works with BlackMagic cameras (including URSA and URSA Mini) and any other camera that includes a grip arm with controls via the LANC connection. Continue reading Wireless LANC Controller
Editing 4K video with a budget gaming laptop – My Asus GL553
So, recently I got a new editing machine – the Asus GL553 laptop. Please check out the video below to see why I bought this particular laptop and how well it performs when editing 4K video. Continue reading Editing 4K video with a budget gaming laptop – My Asus GL553
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
D-Fuse Quick Pop-Out Softbox for LED Panels
Here is a softbox for LED panels that I like a lot. It is quick to set up and folds to a very small size. It produces a nice soft light. Continue reading D-Fuse Quick Pop-Out Softbox for LED Panels