Check Out the NiSi F3 Cine Primes
Here’s a quick look at NiSi new full frame cine primes. Offered in 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm. Each lens weighs in at just under 3lbs and have a 95mm front diameter. They all seem to be fairly sharp edge to edge. Along with this sharpness is a very interesting...
A Quick Look At The New Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k
I had a chance to get my hands on the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k. The pocket aspect of it is a bit misleading, but certainly not a deal breaker in any way. Think of it as a marriage between a large mirrorless camera and the original Blackmagic Cinema...
All Set For NAB 2018!
I just got my new business cards from Moo. That’s the final ingredient. I’m looking forward to a good NAB this year. Let me know if you're going to be out there. We should try to meet...
Aputure Amaran F7 & MX Deliver Power & Portability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jWHrUjbd6k I have to admit, I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Aputure. For me, some of their products are a bit kludgy, with lots of pieces and cables, that I really think could be a better more streamlined. That said,...
RED Gemini 5K S35 Dual ISO Low light Sensor Announced
https://youtu.be/xcKPupoLtKM There's lots to celebrate about the various sensor options offer from RED, but low light performance has never been a touted feature. Well, with the help of a well-known space pioneer, RED has a new box to tick with its recently...
Is Kinefinity the Next Big Name in Cinema?
https://youtu.be/1w0fJLxwTIw Kinefinity Cinema Cameras As we all know, there's no shortage of quality cinema cameras, at every price point. While Kinefinity isn't a new name in the field, It hasn't had much of presence in the US market until recently. The Terra 4K...
Cinematic Camera Movement Using the Segway miniPRO and a Gimbal Rig
https://youtu.be/hdIewaHiyKU Black Magic Tim, Derek Allen and Chris Downing talk bout the benefits of adding the Segway miniPRO to your arsenal of camera movement tools. Looking for your own Segway miniPro? http://amzn.to/2nZQLVB Need a gimbal rig? Check out some of...
CAME-TV Boltzen 55w Fresnel [REVIEW]
https://youtu.be/tha94NfohHY In this review, I wanted to take a look at the CAME-TV Boltzen 55w Fresnel lights to see if they would make a good replacement for my Arri 150w Fresnels. The Boltzens are available in both daylight and tungsten. I reviewed the daylight...
Update Old Tungsten Fresnels with VisionSmith ReLamp LEDs
https://youtu.be/ed6hpZfWrPs VisionSmith ReLamp System The VisionSmith ReLamp System just might be the LED solution I've been looking for to breath new life into my old fresnels. In the past few years, I've become more and more reliant of LED fixtures. I've come to...
Fujinon MK 18-55 f2.8 E-mount cine zoom first look
Dan Chung, editor as Newsshooter.com takes at deep dive into the new affordable, light-weight 18-55mm cine zoom lens from the Optical Imaging Division of Fujifilm. The new cine zoom is full of features that cinematographers will come - over the commonly used stills...
RED Epic-W HELIUM 8K Camera – Overview & Setup Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQxbImK7Lk Brainboxcameras.com explains the latest and greatest camera + sensor from RED Digital Cinema, and shows you how to set up and operate this 8K beast for best results on your...
The Color Grade: Episode 2 of the Cinema Camera Mega Test
https://youtu.be/-hGKDuUGSQQ Episode One of the Cinema Camera Mega Test gave us the opportunity to see how the #RedCine Epic, #SonyF5, #SonyFs7, #SonyFs5, #URSAMINI4.6K, and Canon #C300MK1 performed in our over and under exposure stress test. If you haven’t seen it...
Luxli Viola – One of the BEST On-Camera Lights!
https://youtu.be/qQr7NjCY070 On-camera lights come in a lot of forms these days. LEDs, for their low power consumption, light weight, and versatility, are the most popular. There are options in daylight, Tungsten and Bi-color. The Luxli Viola takes it a step further,...
Cinema Camera Mega Test 2017 – 4K Review
https://youtu.be/eROyNT8xU7w About the Mega Test With so many great cinema cameras on the market, at a wide range of prices, It can sometimes be tough to decide which one is the best choice to buy, as an owner operator or rent for a project. We had the opportunity to...
The Charters Pole Takes Lightweight Cameras to New Heights
THE Charters pole is the brainchild of Hollywood cinematographer Rodney Charters ASC. It is a multi-purpose lightweight carbon fibre pole that can be used on any production. Intended to be used by anyone who needs that high angle shot that is impossible to get any...
Aputure COB 120 Fresnel Mount Has Landed
The long awaited Fresnel Mount for the Aputure COB 120 LED lights has started shipping. This new lens attachment makes this already useful LED flood light a much more controllable light source. Jem Schofield of theC47 takes a close look at the fresnel attachment. The...
Should Xiaomi Yi 4k Be Your Next Action Cam
For years, GoPro, the company that essentially invented the action cam, has dominated the market. Their latest release, the Hero 5 Black and the Hero 5 Session are testaments to that dominance. But in recent years, GoPro has been suffering as a business. The...
World’s Cheapest Lavalier Microphone Case – YouTube
Bart Johnson Productions' YouTube Channel always has some great filmmaking tips and tricks. This one about affordable lavalier mic cases is one of my favorites. Super simple and effective. Check it out.