With Tiffen’s DFX Digital Filter Suite, you may actually be able to do just that. DFX is a series of digital filters that, in post production, can simulate the effects of many of Tiffen’s optical filters.Both Mac and Windows users can benefit from this product. DFX works as a plug-in for Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Avid, Combustion, and Premiere. It’s also available as a stand alone program. http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=dfx
Danish comapny UGRIP makes a wide variety of grips, handle, and clamps that work with a wide variety of cameras from DV/HDV to 35mm rigs. These products offer you a number of choice for how you hold you camera and attach all manner of wireless devices, disk recorders, zoom and focus controls. http://www.ugrip.dk/
The Woody light is a unique idea from gaffer Keith Morgan. This fixture, made from high quality oak, offers a great deal of flexibility. The unit consist of 4 medium base sockets (250w @) and a EGT lamp base that are controlled by individual switches and a single dimmer, all attached to the oak base.I’m not sure I get the advantage of the wood base but it seems like at versatile tool. http://www.woodylight.com/
TV Logic recent announced the LVM-071W. It looks like a very well built HD (Multiformat) monitor, suitable for on camera use. It features a multi-Format SDI Signal Support (480i, 576i, 720P, 1035i, 1080i, 1080P, 1080PsF), DVI, analog, and SDI input.Although there doesn’t seem to be in mention on the website, when I saw this unit at the Professional Products Technology Fair, the rep demoed the waveform and vectorscope features. I’m sure we all can find a use that those little goodies while on set. http://www.tvlogic.co.kr/eng/products/mf_lcd/ml_index.php
So it looks like Sachtler has re-invented the HotPod into a multi-function camera support. The SOOM is a single device that can be used as a telescoping tripod, a traditional tripod, a hi-hat/baby tripod as well a monopod. The size of the head suggest that it’s meant for smaller format cameras. http://www.sachtler.com/index.php?id=1852
The indieSLIDERpro might be your answer to the need for just a little side to side motion when a dolly would just be to much. http://www.indifocus.com/
Kick Ass Camera Company makes a cool device for small format cameras that lack a wide angle of view. It’s called the “Quick Swing”. It enables you to quickly mount and dismount your wide angle adapter in a matter of seconds. This seems most useful for the non zoom-thru style of wide adapter. Check out the Video. http://www.kickasscamera.com/qsindex.html
The BagPod is a run-bag and camera support in one. The bag is worn with the strap across your body and the soft neoprene cushion tucked under your camera arm. With your arm supported by the bag, the camera’s weight is distributed over more of your body as well as assisting with the stabilization of the camera. There are a few pockets that can hold tapes or a battery and a few other odds and ends. http://bagpod.com/products-urban.html
