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FLOLIGHT FLUORESCENT TEST PART 2 – Skin Tones
In part 2 of the FLolight fluorescent test I wanted to test skin tones in a simple interview setup. Similar to my whiteboard test in part 1, I wanted to only adjust iris, white balance, and the bulbs...
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Rokinon Cine Lens Sharpening Test
As the title states, this is a test on the Rokinon Cine Lenses. In this specific test I am only looking at sharpness. I shot at wide open, f/2.8 f/5.6. It was an unbiased test to see how these lenses...
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Need an Outdoor Monitor? Check Out The ikan MD7
When prepping for a shoot the one thing that I always want on hand is a trusted field monitor. Something that works with any camera, can handle abuse in the field and that can be used for a variety of...
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How and Why I Chose the Canon C300
Since 2009 I’ve owned the Canon 7D and that has always been my go to camera. For a while, it seemed as it was everyone’s go to video camera. And why wouldn’t it be? Great image, countless lensing...
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Smooth Pans and Tilts with the E-Image GH15 Tripod
A piece in every cameraman’s (and camera woman’s) kit that can’t be compromised is a solid tripod. I heard that when I first started in the field, but went the affordable route and found myself buying...
View ArticlePull Focus Wirelessly with the PD1: Remote Air One
If you’re looking to add dynamic shots for your next project and a way to do more with a jib, steadicam, and even slider, a wireless follow focus could be the tool for you. I had the opportunity to...
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Dracast LED Panel Review
I was lucky enough to get a Dracast LED panel to evaluate and I was extremely pleased with the build quality and results of the light. In this post I’ll be reviewing color temperature, build quality...
View ArticleFirst Test with Canon C300 on Green Screen
Different cameras, sensors, picture profiles, and settings all factor into the image that is being recorded. The Canon C300 has a lot of flexibility and a ton of ways to get the exact image you want...
View ArticleUsing the Kessler Pocket Jib for FlytRight
What I love about doing commercial work is the creative freedom you have. What’s better is when working with a talented director you trust so as a Cinematographer, you only have to focus on getting the...
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Creating Daylight with the Hive Lighting Wasp
High output, daylight balanced, lights are something I can always use onset. The problem with using tungsten lights is how much power you lose once putting on a full CTB gel to convert them to...
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LiteGear LiteMat Review Part 1 – Tech Specs and First Impressions
It usually takes more than one shoot to get me to commit to a piece of gear but after using the LiteMat just once, I knew it was something that could be used on almost every shoot. For Part 1, I want...
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LiteGear LiteMat Review Part 2 – In the Field
When I first got the LiteMats (1 and 2L) I was blown away by how well thought out they were. It was such a compact design that packed some punch. For me, they replaced Kinos. I was able to get the same...
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Quick Glance – Tokina 100mm t/2.9 Macro
The camera is the paint and the lenses are your brushes. Everyone has their own opinion on what looks ‘good’ and more importantly what works for the story but there’s no doubt that lenses are a huge...
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Tokina Cinema Zooms V1 – Interview Test
A standard test I like to do when looking at new lenses is a simple interview setup. What I like about this is you can see how the lens does with skin tones, sharpness and bokeh. 99.9% of my shoots has...
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Making a Custom Movi Pro Case
With the all new Movi Pro comes the need for a case to stash all the fun gear that goes with it. There are a few pre-made options out there that offer a very secure and safe design when traveling with...
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