» Archive for the ‘Filming’ Category
06Jan Fresnel as Arri 650 and 300 watt side by side
A few of you asked about the size of the Fresnel lens on the 650 watt model and 300 watt model. Here they are side by side, the 650 watt model is on the left and the 300 watt model is on the right. The Fresnel lens on the 650 watt model is ruffly double […]
05Jan 650W Fresnel as Arri with dimmer – First impressions
I just received a couple of those Arri knock off Fresnel lights this morning, one 650 watt model and one 300 watt model. Close up there are scuff marks on the aluminum and the blue pot metal cast on the front and back have a few minor imperfections, but over all the build feels solid. The barn […]
27Dec Fresnel 650 watt tungsten light sale
If you’re in the market for some directional lighting, Fresnel tungsten lights make great studio spotlights. The Arri 650 watt models will set you back around $400 a peace. However this knock off from china (above) is selling on ebay right now for $177 with free shipping. Looks like the sale price only lasts for the next […]
26Dec Managing your film project’s data needs
It’s never a very sexy topic, but data management for your film project is very important. In a single day of shooting with two cameras you can easily fill up 5 or more 32GB cards and that’s not even counting the behind the scenes shots and stills. If for some reason you have to get everything done in a […]
21Dec Canon 35mm f2 IS Lens, why?
The Canon 35mm f2 IS lens makes me scratch my head with wonder, as in I wonder what they were thinking. The original Canon 35mm f2 lens wasn’t great with it’s ugly looking bokeh and very soft corners even on a crop body, but the price was around $300 or less making it’s short comings more […]
19Dec Aviator Travel Jib – First impressions
This is a kickstarter project I’ve been waiting on for awhile and it’s finally here. The Aviator Travel Jib is an ultra portable 6 foot Jib that weighs in at a little under 4 pounds and folds up to right at 24 inchs. In the case you’ll find the travel Jib, a few peaces of hardware, […]
17Dec My Myk compact condenser microphone
Rode’s Videomic has been one of the leading affordable camera mounted microphone options for quite some time. Even so, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Many people don’t like the large size of the Videomic or the shock mount system and I personally find it hard to close 9 volt battery door on the VideoMic […]
15Dec Canon 6d v.s. 5d mark III low light testing
I planned on saving the high ISO tests for the video review, but I’ve received enough requests that I’ll go ahead and post my early ISO results between the Canon 6d and Canon 5d mark III. I am by no means a testing expert when it comes to resolution or high ISO testing, instead I simply […]
12Dec Free Time Lapse software that’s easy to use: GoPro Cineform Studio
I have a lot of good things to say about the GoPro Hero 3, but I’ll save them for the full review. What I want to point out here is that the free Cineform Studio app on Gopro’s site is an excellent, easy, full functioning, time lapse application. Simply click the “Import New Files” button on the left, […]
04Dec Linco CFL lighting kit sale
Linco actually sells some very good lighting kits, the only problem is that the pricing normally starts at around $900 for a 2 light kit and goes up from there. However, right now they are offering their Flora lighting kits for a little bit better then half price. If you’ve used lower end lighting stands, […]
