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)
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FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
Here is an affordable solution for focusing when recording video with still lenses (i.e. lenses made for photography, not videography). Continue reading FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
Here is a video about a cheap but surprisingly practical camera accessory. Continue reading FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
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
Cinegears Wireless Follow Focus System
Here is a review of another high-end product from Cinegears, the Single Axis Wireless Follow Focus Express Standard Kit. Continue reading Cinegears Wireless Follow Focus System
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
Senna Wireless Follow Focus
I had a chance to use and review a new product from Senna laboratories. It’s called the All Recall Focus Duo. Continue reading Senna Wireless Follow Focus
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
Anamorphic Lens Look – Cheap Solution with CineMorph
A lot of filmmakers these days try to get the epic film look of the old Cinemascope days. Those are the films that were shot with anamorphic lenses – lenses which allowed to get an extra wide aspect ratio on the standard 35mm motion picture film stock. Continue reading Anamorphic Lens Look – Cheap Solution with CineMorph
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