Kitting Out the Red Epic/Scarlet
Posted on February 3, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Mitch Gross from Abel Cine takes us on a tour of a battle tested configuration of a RED Epic/Scarlet package available for rental.
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John Gets a Go Pro Hero 2 (the Wrap)
Posted on January 30, 2012 in IQ Podcasts | No Comments
Filmmaker IQ’s John Hess talks about his new filmmaking tool: the GoPro Hero 2.
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5×5 Filmmaking Movement
Posted on January 26, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
The rules are simple, but the possibilities are endless! The video must be composed of five 5-second clips and use original sound (no music). You can find more 5 Vignettes at the 5×5 Vimeo Group.
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DIY Flexible Top Handle DSLR Rig
Posted on January 26, 2012 in Cinematography | 3 Comments
In this video, by Caleb Pike, he shows you how to build a simple yet efficient handle rig for your DSLR camera.
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Up with Cameras: eye3 Helicopter Drone for $999
Posted on January 25, 2012 in Cinematography | 1 Comment
Kellie Sigler and her husband have spent the last two years developing a low priced helicopter platform for aerial photography. Launching through Kickstarter, the basic 6-blade hexacopter with 24lbs of thrust can be yours for a cost of just shy of a grand.
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3 Simple Tips for Filming Indoors without Lights
Posted on January 24, 2012 in Cinematography, Lighting | 1 Comment
In a follow-up to 3 Rules for Shooting Outdoors, Chris Weaver gives 3 Simple Tips for shooting better footage when the action moves inside.
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Late Night Chat on the Canon C300 with the DP of 24
Posted on January 20, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
In this series of late night vlogs with Rodney Charters (DP for the TV show 24) the Bui brothers explore the capabilities of the Canon C300after shooting a camera test and having a few drinks.
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Forget Focusing Pulling! The Lytro Video Camera?
Posted on January 17, 2012 in Cinematography | 1 Comment
The Lytro Light field camera has the unique ability to pull focus after the picture has already been taken. It was making waves back when it was first talked about last June. Now they’re taking pre-orders and there’s even hints about video being offered soon. Eric Cheng, a director of photography for Lytro Camera sits down for an interview at CES 2012 with the Verge.
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Running Specs on Nikon D4
Posted on January 12, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
The newest DSLR to the scene from Nikon is getting buzz for its film friendly features including finally bringing Nikon to the 1080p realm. Nikon’s James Banefield runs down the new features for DSLR News Shooter.
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Light Craft Workshop’s Variable ND Filter
Posted on January 12, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Olivia Esparanza explores Light Craft Workshop’s Variable ND filter which can alter the the amount of light allowed to pass through with a simple lever. Olivia also shares a simple trick of using step up rings to get all your lenses to match diameters.
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Navigating the 12 Minute DSLR limit for Event Shooters
Posted on January 11, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Danny, from the delightfully named Minty Slippers, discusses how to get around that pesky 12 minute limit on DSLRs when shooting events like weddings and lectures.
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JVC Unveils World’s First 4k Handheld Camera at CES
Posted on January 10, 2012 in Cinematography | 3 Comments
It’s official, folks with resolution fetish have reason to rejoice. JVC has announced the world’s first 4K (that’s 3840×2160 pixels) camcorder. It’s a fixed lens on a 1/2 inch chip so you’re not going to get the kind of bokeh that DSLR shooters come to love but this could be a harbinger of things to come.
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The Best Budget Lenses and Accessories for DSLR Filmmakers
Posted on January 10, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Those new to filmmaking may get sticker shock when they realize they could easily spend as much or more for glass as for a camera body itself. Luckily, there’s a plethora of options out there that won’t break the bank.
Sure, you can spring for the autofocus lenses but they’re not always the most affordable [...]
$15 DIY ‘Silver Flyer’ DSLR Steadicam
Posted on January 9, 2012 in Cinematography | 1 Comment
Jorge from Vimeo shows you how to build a DSLR Steadicam from parts bought at Home Depot. Quick Release plate is optional but it really helps to have one. Cost with Manfrotto Quick Release 577 is $60 without under $15.
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$25 DIY HDMI Port Saver for DSLR Cameras
Posted on January 9, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
HDMI Locks for DSLR cameras can be expensive. In this video Kenrik March shows you a easy way to lock down your HDMI cable for around $25.
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