The Canon Cinema EOS cameras are the most ergonomic camera I have used. So why use a rig for them? Well for a couple of reasons. If your trying to shoot ENG style then holding a camera with no rig can get fatiguing really fast. Try interviewing someone for over five minutes holding the C100 [...]
I was lucky to have a couple of shoots lined up around the same time the s35 sensor Canon C100 was available for rental. I decided to give the Canon C100 a try after hearing and seeing so many positive reviews of the camera. I own an AF-100 and use it as my primary camera. [...]
I recently finished up shooting and editing two news image spots for the May sweep. I now use a Canon C300 for my broadcast work and I’m really liking the images coming out of the camera. Below is the first full C300 spot I have done. I shot this in Canon Log gamma and used [...]
One of the toughest conditions for a DP is shooting outside. Weather changes all day. The sun keeps moving. Oh no! Now it’s cloudy. After you make the choices of how you’re going to setup for the shot the conditions change, so you really never know exactly what the shooting conditions will be until you’re [...]
The Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine is a very interesting lens and many like the 35mm version a lot, so I had to see what the fuss was all about! Buying lenses is almost an addiction and I have plenty of company with this issue ,so to all my fellow addicts lets see how much quality [...]
In and around Bryce Canyon With The AF-100 I shot this over a day in a half while we where on a spring break family vacation. We arrived at Bryce Canyon mid-day and checked into the Bryce Canyon Lodge which is just a short walk to the canyon’s edge. I highly recommend staying there; good [...]
I spent two hours at The Mission San Diego to get a few test shots with the new Lumix 12-35. I just reviewed some of the footage and I’m pleased with the performance so far. I had a couple issues with shooting indoors so I wanted to try it outside in different lighting conditions. The [...]
All This So I Can Shoot Handheld? Shooting handheld with small cameras can be a challenge. Taking a camera that that wasn’t designed to be on your shoulder and creating a rig for it at first hand sounds pretty simple. Just get a few pieces and slap them together and bam! you have a rig! [...]
MFT Adapters If your buying or just purchased a Panasonic GH3 , AF-100A or even the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and have a few Nikon or Canon lenses you will need to get a lens adapter to use them with the Micro Four Thirds system. This last year we have seen the popularity of [...]
I was lucky to have a couple of shoots lined up around the same time the s35 sensor Canon C100 was available for rental. I decided to give the Canon C100 a try after hearing and seeing so many positive ... Continue Reading »
The Canon Cinema EOS cameras are the most ergonomic camera I have used. So why use a rig for them? Well for a couple of reasons. If your trying to shoot ENG style then holding a camera with no rig can get fatiguing really fast. Try interviewing someone for over five minutes holding the C100 [...]
Stills photographers have had the Arca-Swiss quick release systems for years. Many different companies offer their version of this proven way to mount a camera on a tripod. My favorite is Really Right Stuff. High quality and expert craftsmanship. For use video guys we pretty much were stuck with Manfrotto quick release systems. A much [...]
Lately I’ve been a little obsessed over finding a very affordable, and I mean practically cheap fluid video head for a slider and jib. I hate it when this happens to me but my insanity might benefit the readers of this blog. See what I do for you! My first try was the Fancier FC-270A [...]
I’ve been waiting for GH3 Z-Finder Frame Kit to be available and when I was at NAB Zacuto surprised me. I asked them when it would be available and she pulled one out. Done. Just like the ones they make for other popular cameras the GH3 version fits nice and tight. The resolution of the OLED [...]
That’s right. This Fancier 270A cost only $149 and gets a 4.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com. I bought this mainly for the head. I want to put it on a slider since the 75mm ball can be removed leaving a flat base. perfect! I found this deal combing the web for an alternative [...]
It’s promo time again! The last couple of days I’ve been shooting a new image spot for the morning show. The style is handheld so out comes the Fig Rig. I did a review of the Fig Rig a while back and wanted to show you how it worked with the C300. I was pretty [...]
One of the toughest conditions for a DP is shooting outside. Weather changes all day. The sun keeps moving. Oh no! Now it’s cloudy. After you make the choices of how you’re going to setup for the shot the conditions ... Continue Reading »
Dr. Hubert Nasse, Staff Scientist at Carl Zeiss talks about a new dimension in photography. The new Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 is touted by Dr. Nasse in the video as the “the best 55mm ever made” Thats a bold statement to make but coming from Zeiss it just may well be. I’ve always liked Zeiss [...]
Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camcorder Body (EF Lens Mount) This is a big one so if your interested in the C300 the discount is substantial and isn’t a rebate so the price is $2K lower when you buy it. Also check out the 0% lease deal for 24 months with $1 buy out.
When I got the Canon C300 EF at work and recently bought a C100 for myself I had the same question we all have. What lenses to buy? I got lucky when I rented the C100 for seven days to shoot a series of news image spots. I already owned a few Canon lenses that [...]
I’m going through my gear trying to adapt to the C300 with the equipment that I already have and one big piece of kit I own is lenses. I need to figure out how I can get some use out of my PL glass with the C300. Unfortunately I dont see a solution for two [...]
I spent two hours at The Mission San Diego to get a few test shots with the new Lumix 12-35. I just reviewed some of the footage and I’m pleased with the performance so far. I had a couple issues with shooting indoors so I wanted to try it outside in different lighting conditions. The [...]
Yes finally! This Is A Big Deal. MFT is a great format, but native lenses are lacking and finally Panasonic has created a fast and very popular focal length (24-70 equivalent in 35mm) lens for the Mico Four Thirds format. This lens is going to be a game changer for the Lumix line. No other [...]
In and around Bryce Canyon With The AF-100 I shot this over a day in a half while we where on a spring break family vacation. We arrived at Bryce Canyon mid-day and checked into the Bryce Canyon Lodge which ... Continue Reading »
The Canon Cinema EOS cameras are the most ergonomic camera I have used. So why use a rig for them? Well for a couple of reasons. If your trying to shoot ENG style then holding a camera with no rig can get fatiguing really fast. Try interviewing someone for over five minutes holding the C100 [...]
Lately I’ve been a little obsessed over finding a very affordable, and I mean practically cheap fluid video head for a slider and jib. I hate it when this happens to me but my insanity might benefit the readers of this blog. See what I do for you! My first try was the Fancier FC-270A [...]
I’ve been waiting for GH3 Z-Finder Frame Kit to be available and when I was at NAB Zacuto surprised me. I asked them when it would be available and she pulled one out. Done. Just like the ones they make for other popular cameras the GH3 version fits nice and tight. The resolution of the OLED [...]
I recently finished up shooting and editing two news image spots for the May sweep. I now use a Canon C300 for my broadcast work and I’m really liking the images coming out of the camera. Below is the first full C300 spot I have done. I shot this in Canon Log gamma and used [...]
I’m thrilled that Alex Buono is bringing the Visual Storytelling Tour to San Diego. We don’t get filmmaking seminars here very often and I’m defiantly going to attend. The tour will be in San Diego on July 16th. Here are all the the locations and dates. This is going to be a great seminar. Alex [...]
The Xtender Articulating Arms was the first product for D-Pro. The light weight arm gets your on-camera light off the top handle and up and over a little to give a much more pleasing look to your subjects. D-Pro now has several new products to show off at NAB. Rod clamps with cold shoes and [...]