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by Zack Young · Posted
Compact mirrorless cameras have revolutionized the video world, packing massive sensors into small bodies and making professional-level production accessible to budget-minded creatives. Aspiring filmmakers can now achieve a level of visual detail, color fidelity, and exposure control that previously could only be achieved with cameras that cost six figures. But that doesn’t mean these devices are perfect. Their smaller size comes at the cost of a variety of physical features and ergonomic advantages that are standard in larger cinema camera
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
We all know that a cinema rig is much more than just a camera and a lens; it's a conglomeration of various tools and gadgets designed to make using the camera and lens a lot easier. Today we’ll be looking at the unspoken heroes in the world of cinema rigs: the trusty articulating arm. They hold our monitors, lights, and microphones, give us more mounting points, and are just so darned fun to use. Not all articulating arms are made equal, though, so let's take a glance at some of the best that money can acquire.
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Video/film shoots can be challenging, what with 12-hour days, exterior locations in all kinds of weather, and lugging equipment to the ends of the earth and back. Here are some practical gift items to add a little comfort, both physical and mental, to your friend’s (or your own) shoot. Many of these items are not camera specific and are useful for grips, electrics, and other crew members, as well.
Gene Kelly may have been singing in the rain, but you can bet his camera crew dreaded each and every time the rain machine spouted its fake downpour