Almost every filmmaker and video expert out there wonders what kind of quality they can expect from the new Blackmagic Design Production 4K camera. Continue reading Blackmagic Production 4K Camera Review & Tests
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3 Axis Camera Gimbal for under $1K
UPDATE August 4, 2014: There is a new & improved version of this gimbal. More info here: https://tomantosfilms.com/4452/came7500/
If you ever had problems using steadicams, then you should consider getting a digital camera gimbal. It’s the next big thing that is about to revolutionize the film industry. Continue reading 3 Axis Camera Gimbal for under $1K
Lensbabies – cutest lenses around
If you ever wanted to experiment with in-camera optical effects, then there is no better way to do this than with a set of Lensbaby lenses. Continue reading Lensbabies – cutest lenses around
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
Panasonic GH4 4K camera – a lot to get excited about
Panasonic has just announced that their new GH4 camera is bringing 4K video resolution to DSLR/DSLMs. I’m excited and I think you should be too. Continue reading Panasonic GH4 4K camera – a lot to get excited about
Manfrotto Tripods
My favorite tripods are from Manfrotto. Here I will show you two of their models from the low budget to a high end unit. Continue reading Manfrotto Tripods
2013 Big League Cine Summit
I’ll be presenting at this years Big League Cine Summit.
http://bigleaguecinesummit.com/ Continue reading 2013 Big League Cine Summit
Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Sony NEX 5R just may be the best camera for budget filmmakers. Even though I often stress that people focus too much on the cameras and not enough on developing their cinematography skills, I get asked so much for camera recommendations that I decided to talk about a specific camera – especially since I bought this one myself. Continue reading Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal
I’m sure you’ve heard of the MōVi. Well, if you can’t afford to buy it, you can maybe build one yourself. Here’s a video about how I did it. Watch it, then read my detailed notes below. Continue reading DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal