Sometimes filmmakers buy fast lenses like the Canon’s “nifty fifty” 50mm f/1.8 expecting to shoot with the very wide apertures that such lenses offer. There are two reasons that you will rarely want to use these very wide, i.e. fast, apertures. Continue reading The Sweet Spot of a Lens
The Best Canon DSLR – Filmmaker’s Perspective
The Canon DSLRs remain hugely popular among indie filmmakers and deservedly so. If you are looking to buy one, there are many great models to choose from, in a wide price range. Which one should you get?
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To the end of June, eBay has really good deals on used cameras and lenses – up to 60% off. They even throw in free shipping. Continue reading
Which DSLR/DSLM camera has the best autofocus?
We get a lot of questions asking for camera recommendations. Sometimes, we can see that one of the factors that people base their decision on is the quality of the camera’s autofocus. So, let us quickly address this issue. Continue reading Which DSLR/DSLM camera has the best autofocus?
Panasonic GH4 4K camera in stock at B&H
Those of you who have been patiently – or impatiently – waiting for the GH4 4K camera, listen up. B&H Photo Video has them in stock right now. The body costs $1,697.99 and includes expedited shipping.
Atlas Camera Support
I have some great news for those of you who struggle with shoulder rigs, not sure how to make them lighter and easier to work with. Continue reading Atlas Camera Support
Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Lots of people wonder how to set up their camera stabilizers, so that they can remotely pull focus on the go. Continue reading Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Today I wanted to show a cool and affordable wireless follow focus system for your DSLR camera or even higher end cameras like the Red Epic. Continue reading Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
I get often asked how I do gun shooting effects in my films. In this post I thought I would finally answer those questions. Continue reading Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
“Side Effects” starring Katherine Heigl – a great lesson in filmmaking
For those of you who have not seen the 2005 low-budget indie film Side Effects starring Katherine Heigl, I recommend watching it. It is not because the film is great – it actually has a lot of shortcomings – but it definitely is interesting, especially for filmmakers looking to learn from others what to do and what not to do.
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