The Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera has proven to be very popular. I don’t buy cameras often – the Canon 7D has been my workhorse for years – but when the GH4 came out, I quickly grabbed one. Now, I’ve had the chance to use the camera on multiple projects and I continue to be amazed by it.
Due to the popularity of this camera, I do get a lot of questions about it, especially about the lenses. So, here’s a video where I try to address all of your questions about lenses for the GH4. Continue reading Panasonic GH4 Kit & Lenses for Video→
I’ve been testing out a new device – an electric unicycle called Airwheel. I’ve seen some people online use it for commuting around the town. But I, of course, have a different purpose for it in mind. Continue reading Why walk when you can roll?→
Today I’m going to compare three 7-inch camera monitors – they are all very good monitors and they fit a wide range of budgets, from $200 all the way to $2000. Continue reading 7-inch Camera Monitors Comparison→
Many filmmakers have the dream of making a short film that will break them into Hollywood and give them the chance to make a big budget movie. This dream just became reality for the up-to-now-unknown director/writer Jospeh White. Continue reading The Brain Hack – the ultimate high-concept short→
I’m super excited today. CAME-TV, the company behind many of the great film gear that I have reviewed over the last few years, has donated five prizes that I can give away in a contest. They include two of their newest 3-axis camera gimbals, LED lights, a DSLR camera cage and a steadicam (including the vest). It is all great equipment that I am using or would love to use myself. Continue reading Great Gear Prizes in CAME-TV Contest→
Today I wanted to tell you about a cool little monitor that I had a chance to use recently. It’s called Aputure VS-2. Although you’ll find other monitors with higher specs, I found that this 7″ model has everything I want in a field monitor – including the right price. Continue reading Aputure 7-inch Field Monitor→
There is obviously a lot of skill that goes into making a feature film. It’s not just about the artistic and technical skills, though. On large projects, it is also essential to manage well your resources. I recently saw the film “4 Nights In The Hamptons” and it serves as a great example of creative filmmaking – not only with respect to storytelling, but also with respect to film production. Continue reading Indie Film Spotlight: “4 Nights In The Hamptons”→
