ReflecMedia’s LiteRing paired with their Chromatte backdrop is a portable green screen (or blue screen) solution. Separate lighting for the backdrop is not needed as standard chromakey setups require. The single light source from the LED LiteRing provides all the light required to illuminate the Chromatte background for the chroma key production. The key to [...]
Taking pictures in low light situations is always so tricky for me. In order to allow enough light to enter into your sensor you must either keep your shutter open for a longer amount of time or up your ISO. ISO increases the light sensitivity to your sensor. It can introduce grain into your shot [...]
This past weekend I went to shoot some footage of a waterfall. Of course, my biggest concern was water damage to my camera. I didn’t have a rain cover so I went to Walgreens, picked up a clear shower cap for a few bucks and secured it all with a hair tie. Quick and dirty! [...]
In a controlled setting lighting your backdrop and subject are all a matter of how you apply the tools you have. In a noncontrolled setting outdoors, unfortunately, you cannot dial down the sun or add more in areas of shade. What is a shooter to do in these cases? Whip out the reflector, baby! We [...]
The discount deal of the day is a pair of Sony MDR-NC7 Folding Noise Cancelling headphones. Much more than just plain noise isolation, these battery powered headphones provide noise cancellation up to 87%. Available right now for half the price you’ll find elsewhere via eBay Daily Deals (click here).. Noise Canceling Technology Noise canceling headphones [...]
The Retrospective 5 This bag is perfect for my micro 4/3′s cameras and the gear and lenses that I normally carry around. I’ve been looking for a bag that isn’t gaudy or too overstated as a camera bag. I really like the old school look of vintage bags but need the new school features. I [...]
Sony’s newest edition is a step up from the VG10 with vastly improved ergonomics including enhanced grips for balance and easier low-angle shooting and a second record button- to name a few. This brand new E-mount interchangeable lens camcorder shoots video in full HD and can capture 16 megapixel stills and AVCHD progressive 24p/60p. The [...]
The popular 11″ friction arm found on Amazon for $25 dollarshas gone down by a few bucks. They sold out the day we posted them but they’re back! We use them to mount everything from Audio gear, to Lighting, Monitors, and EVFs. Good news if you want to save a few dollars and get faster [...]
What kind of magic work can the Gorillapod Video Tripod perform? Smooth pan and tilt with 360° horizontal and 135° vertical movement Orient camcorder at any angle with 180° omni-directional positioning video head steady and flashing red light for emergency signaling Flexible, wrappable legs and powerful magnetic feet for stability in any environment. Lightweight design [...]
A few friends and I were arguing about the T3i vs. 60D or 7D yesterday. My friend who is a shooter is debating on buying a T3i, since the sensor is the same as the 7D and the 60D. He wants to keep the cost down and figures he can just switch out the lenses. [...]
