I got a new camera slider from CAME-TV.com Continue reading Carbon Fiber Camera Slider
CAME-MINI 2
Today I review and test out the updated CAME-MINI camera gimbal – Version 2. Continue reading CAME-MINI 2
Aputure VS-3 Monitor Review
Back in March I reviewed the Aputure’s 7-inch field monitor VS-2
Aputure DEC Wireless Lens Adapter with Focus & Aperture Controller
Today, I’m going to talk about another way how to control wirelessly camera focus. This is very useful when you have the camera mounted on a gimbal, steadicam or jib/crane. Aputure has a device called DEC Wireless Focus & Aperture Controller Lens Adapter. By using this lens adapter, you are able to control not only the focus, but also the aperture. Actually, it also allows you to start and stop the camera remotely, which I found very useful. Continue reading Aputure DEC Wireless Lens Adapter with Focus & Aperture Controller
AllSteady-6Pro Gimbal Review (after 2 months of real world use)
I had a chance to use a new 3-axis camera gimbal on the last feature film project I worked on. I decided to take this gimbal with me for the shoot because it is smaller and lighter than the DJI Ronin and Moza gimbals. Plus, even though it packs into a small case, it supports cameras ranging from DSLMs (ex. Sony A7s, Panasonic GH4) all the way to the RED Epic. Continue reading AllSteady-6Pro Gimbal Review (after 2 months of real world use)
Silencer Pro – Trigger Controled Follow Focus for Gimbals
Today I wanted to show you a great way to adjust focus, using the Silencer Pro system. This trigger-controlled follow focus allows you to pull the focus using just your finger. Continue reading Silencer Pro – Trigger Controled Follow Focus for Gimbals
Film Lights: LED Lightsaber
Recently, I got to use a cool light from LED-Video-Lights, the 516 LED Handheld Bi-Color Dimmable Light. I just call it the LED lightsaber. Continue reading Film Lights: LED Lightsaber
Affordable Camera Dolly
Most professional camera dollies cost well over USD$2000 and are too big and heavy to be transported in a regular car. This is why I got excited about the CAME-TV dolly. Continue reading Affordable Camera Dolly
Lenses Guide for Filmmakers
In today’s video I go deeper into the topic of lenses. Just as in the beginner’s guide, I talk about lenses from the perspective of a filmmaker (as opposed to a photographer).
Continue reading Lenses Guide for Filmmakers
Should filmmakers always strive for excellence?
This might seem like a strange question – should you, the filmmaker, always strive for excellence? Certainly, with so much competition out there, today more than ever you need to do something very special to get noticed. Having said that, I think that perfectionism and striving for excellence actually hinders the careers of most filmmakers. Let me explain. Continue reading Should filmmakers always strive for excellence?