NAB 2017 Coverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6u5UxCGe8 Aputure COB 300D Ted Sim from Aputure, gives us a look at their latest LED fixture, COB 300d. It expands on the successful COB120 lights to offer the brightness equivalent of the of an 800w HMI with the promise of a sub...
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...
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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.
Insta360 Pro is an 8K 360-degree virtual reality camera | $3000
China’s Insta360 has announced its 8K professional virtual reality camera, the Insta360 Pro, to raise the bar for 360-degree VR films. The company made the announcement at CES 2017, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. The 8K-resolution Insta360 Pro camera...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 – Official Specs
Finally! We've all been waiting and now the full specs of the Panasonic #GH5 have been release. Doug Guerra of B&H Photo Video sat down with Sean Robinson of Panasonic to get all the juicy details. GH5 Core Features 20MP 4/3 MOS Sensor Internal 10-bit 422 4K...
What Is The Cinema Camera Mega Test? – BTS with Gear Jones
BTS By Bart Johnson Productions In advance of our upcoming Cinema Camera Mega Test, our good friend Bart Johnson has posted a behind the scenes look at our test setup and he talked cinematographers, Tim Wilson and Derek Allen about the motivations for doing the test,...
DJI Mavic Pro Review For Filmmakers
Day One Review Is the tiny and inexpensive DJI MavicPro up to the demands of serious filmmakers? Brandon Washington's Day 1 review of this petite, but powerful drone shows what you can expect from the Mavic Pro, right out of the box.
Get Organized in the New Year with Boardfish
Storyboarding Made Easy This year I have resolved to be better organized. I'm redesigning my studio for a more efficient use of space, I've set up a system to archive old projects, keeping my edit system lean and powerful. Now with Boardfish comes the promise of...