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Zacuto C-Shooter Hands On Review
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 […]
New Footage From The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Pocket in Kurnel from John Brawley Tests on Vimeo. The footage looks great coming from such a tiny camera. below is from Johns Vimeo page describing how he shot and edited the footage. Pair this camera with the active MFT mount and add in those great Lumix OIS lenses and you will be shooting video […]
Kessler Kwik Release System Review
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 […]
The Zacuto C100 Z-Finder Pro Now Available For Preorder
The C100 is a great camera with very nice ergonomics for handheld use. The viewfinder on it isn’t so good. It’s very small and is placed to close to the back of the handle and your forehead touches it. I feel like I’m cramming my face into it and still cant get a good view […]
My Official C100 Unboxing Video. Yeah I know….
Okay I know what your thinking. Why on earth are you doing a unboxing video. Well Because I’m excited to get a dull black new toy! That’s why. To make it a little different I also wanted to share my thoughts on why I decided to get the C100. Have a look and I will […]
David Bowie’s Space Oddity, Recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station.
Canadian Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield filmed On the eve of his return to Earth this rendition of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. Recorded on board the International Space Station. This is video is incredible and Chris is the coolest astronaut ever! He can also sing! Mixed with the help of staff at the Canadian Space Agency, musician […]
Just Grab The GoPro For A Couple of Shots.
Black Boxes News Promo shot With GoPro from Erik Naso on Vimeo. A blog about using a GoPro? Sure! Why? Because it was the easiest and coolest shoot I had in a few weeks! I didn’t really have any footage to use for this spot. I needed to turn it around in a day and […]
Zacuto Z-Finder Pro For The GH3 Now Available
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 Received 7 Emmy Nominations. That’s Crazy!
What an exciting evening it was! Truly a personal best. Now lets see if I actually win an Emmy! I’m also very proud of my wife Bridget Naso who received two nominations. She is a very talented journalist. Congratulations to you honey! The fun part is I used three different cameras for these spots. The […]
A Fluid Head Video Tripod For Only $149. Fancier FC-270A
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 […]
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