I had a chance to use the URSA Mini 4.6K camera on various projects over 3 months. Two of those were films. Continue reading URSA Mini 4.6K Review (after real world use)
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BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K Camera, Lenses, Rig and Accessories
As you might have heard me say, I am working on a comprehensive review of the Ursa Mini 4.6K. I used the camera on a challenging feature film shoot and so I will be able to share with you a lot of interesting stuff (in fact, I’ve shot with this camera for two months now, on two film productions). Continue reading BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K Camera, Lenses, Rig and Accessories
Building 4K RAW video editing machine for $2K
At the beginning of this year, I wrote about a laptop I purchased and then modified for editing 4K video. Since I am on the road a lot, having a portable machine is a must. However, the time had also come to get a new desktop editing machine. I recently purchased the BlackMagic Ursa Mini 4.6K EF camera and wanted an editing workstation that would allow me to work smoothly with the camera’s 4.6K CinemaDNG RAW files Continue reading Building 4K RAW video editing machine for $2K
Firmware Update for BlackMagic URSA Mini Cameras with new OS
Today, BlackMagic has finally released the long-awaited firmware update (4.0 Beta) for the URSA Mini cameras. Although this is a beta version of the firmware, the update takes the URSA cameras to a completely new level thanks to a brand new operating system. Continue reading Firmware Update for BlackMagic URSA Mini Cameras with new OS
CAMTREE Camera Shoulder Mount Kit
I got a new camera rig that was sent to me by www.thecinecity.com
I thought I would open up the package and put together this whole rig with you guys. Continue reading CAMTREE Camera Shoulder Mount Kit
Canon EF Lens to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster
The long awaited Canon EF lens mount to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster is finally here! Continue reading Canon EF Lens to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster
“American Dream” Indie Film Diary
Last year I had a chance to work on an indie production. I was the cinematographer and also handled all the grip/gaffer as we had to move fast and get a lot of scenes in a short amount of time. Continue reading “American Dream” Indie Film Diary
High-end Rig for BlackMagic Cameras – Lanparte Rig
In my previous post, I reviewed the medium-priced Gini BMCC EX
Getting the Most Out of BlackMagic Cameras: the Gini Rig
As I mentioned in my review of it, the BlackMagic Production Camera 4K is a great camera, but it requires additional investment in equipment to make it work well in a real production setting. Continue reading Getting the Most Out of BlackMagic Cameras: the Gini Rig
BlackMagic Production Camera 4K – a tempting 4K option
BlackMagic Design just announced that their top-of-the-line 4K camera is finally shipping – after almost one year delay. In addition, they have reduced the price to $2995.
This makes for a very attractive deal on a camera that offers 4K RAW recording and a great codec – the 4K Apple Pro Ress 422 movie mode. The camera, of course, lets you shoot at 1080P too. Continue reading BlackMagic Production Camera 4K – a tempting 4K option