In today’s video, Tom and Clint D’Souza build a a cinema rig for the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K. Also, the guys share their experiences of using this camera and rig in production. Continue reading Building URSA Mini cinema rig
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CAME-TV Optimus – the successor to my favorite gimbal for DSLR / DSLM cameras
I’ve been a fan of CAME-TV camera gimbals for a while. The CAME-Single has been my gimbal of choice when working with small and mid-sized DSLM / DSLR-type cameras. So, I was excited to try out the CAME-Optimus, the successor of the CAME-Single. Continue reading CAME-TV Optimus – the successor to my favorite gimbal for DSLR / DSLM cameras
Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
Neutral Density (or ND) filters are indispensable when you want to get a narrow depth of field while filming in very bright light (for example, outdoors on a sunny day). Sometimes you can’t or don’t want to make the shutter go fast enough to open the aperture up all the way. That’s when you need an ND filter. Unfortunately, these filters are usually expensive. Continue reading Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
Here is a video about a cheap but surprisingly practical camera accessory. Continue reading FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
RC Camera Platform – Eclipse Rover
I always liked to play with RC cars as a kid, but I never thought I would be using them for work as a filmmaker! Continue reading RC Camera Platform – Eclipse Rover
Panasonic G85 Camera Review For Filmmakers
This winter Tom and I travelled to Ecuador. Due to the limited luggage space, we took with us only small cameras. Along with our trusted GH4, we decided to take the recently released Panasonic G85, and we put it to a test. Continue reading Panasonic G85 Camera Review For Filmmakers
Canon releases M6, 77D and T7i – great HD cameras, but no 4K
Canon has just announced three intriguing cameras for videographers, unless you’re looking for 4K video, that is. Continue reading Canon releases M6, 77D and T7i – great HD cameras, but no 4K
Good deals on great new cameras and old favourites
BH Photo Video just launched good deals on some of our favourite cameras. Here are the details. Continue reading Good deals on great new cameras and old favourites
4K Camera Shootout of 2016!
2016 has come to an end and next year is upon us. I wanted to wish everyone all the best in 2017! Also, I wanted to do a recap of the best 4K cameras that I had a chance to use in 2016. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2016!
Devin Graham Glidecam Review
Lately, I’ve been testing out different stabilizers for my URSA Mini camera. I have tried a full-size steadicam. This worked great, but isn’t a good option when traveling to film shoots in far-away places (because of the size and weight). Continue reading Devin Graham Glidecam Review