If you’re looking for a great and affordable camera stabilizer system then this post is for you. Continue reading CAME Carbon Fiber Stabilizers
Category Archives: Equipment
Manfrotto Tripods
My favorite tripods are from Manfrotto. Here I will show you two of their models from the low budget to a high end unit. Continue reading Manfrotto Tripods
2013 Big League Cine Summit
I’ll be presenting at this years Big League Cine Summit.
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Filmmaker’s Toolbox – Camera Slider
Just a solid camera and a sturdy tripod can take you far, but what are the tools you should be looking at acquiring next if your budget allows for it? For sure adding smooth camera movement will greatly enhance your work Continue reading Filmmaker’s Toolbox – Camera Slider
DIY ND Filter for GoPro Hero
I often hear that people struggle with jello-like footage and artifacts when shooting with digital cameras – especially when using the GoPro Hero camera on a RC multicopter. This post explains what causes these problems and how to eliminate them. Continue reading DIY ND Filter for GoPro Hero
How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
If any of you have lost time on the set struggling to fold one of these large portable green or blue screens, here’s a little tutorial to help you save the time and frustration. Continue reading How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
Steadicam How-To and Reviews
After my video “DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal”, some people got the impression that I prefer these to steadicams. Continue reading Steadicam How-To and Reviews
Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Sony NEX 5R just may be the best camera for budget filmmakers. Even though I often stress that people focus too much on the cameras and not enough on developing their cinematography skills, I get asked so much for camera recommendations that I decided to talk about a specific camera – especially since I bought this one myself. Continue reading Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Indie Shoulder Rig
I got a quick tip for all of you low-budget filmmakers out there – you can now get cheap but very useful shoulder mounts for your camera. I found one that I like using. Here is a quick demonstration of how the rig looks and works. Continue reading Indie Shoulder Rig
Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design
Here is another tutorial where I show that shot design is more important than the camera you use. Continue reading Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design