I recently found myself in the position where I needed to get my camera rig down to 5kg (11lbs) for a few upcoming shoots. I knew this would be a challenge but turned out to be much more than I expected. Here’s what I found:…
You have a camera. You want some accessories to make your shooting experience easier. Most camera manufacturers want you to buy only their accessories – but the truth is there are a LOT of great 3rd party manufacturers that can save you money on your…
There are a lot of demo reels out there. Some are very impressive – others are not so impressive. What can you do to make the best impression with someone that’s seeing your work for the first time? In this entry, we’re going to go…
To rent or to buy is kind of the eternal question when it comes to film gear. In this entry we’ll be going over the various factors and questions you should answer to help identify whether it’s a good idea to purchase gear or simply…
Slow motion footage is inherently awesome. The simplest things look epic. From an entry level DSLR shooting 60fps to the Phantom series cameras that shoot up to several thousand frames per second, today’s technology lets us push the boundaries of high frame rate shooting. If…
Aperture. Iris. F Stops. T Stops. Light Meters. Histograms… A lot of people don’t know enough about these topics and of course, the more you know – the better you can craft your images. One of the first things that people think of when talking…