Here’s a Quick Tech News Overview From NAB 2013!

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas has come and gone and for those of you who weren’t able to make it out to the showroom floor, here is your rundown. From 4K to steady camera movement, technology and tools seemed to have everyone buzzing. Vimeo takes NAB: Tech News from Vimeo [...]

CamRanger Allows Wireless Control of your Canon or Nikon DSLR Directly from Your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

The CamRanger Remote for Nikon & Canon DSLR Cameras is a stand-alone device that enables Wireless Camera Control from an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with a provided USB cable. CamRanger creates an ad-hoc WiFi network that your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch can then connect to. The free CamRanger iOS app then enables wireless [...]

eBay Deal Of The Day – Canon EOS 60D 18MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Today eBay is having a Daily Deal on the Canon EOS 60D 18MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only). This is a BRAND NEW, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging selling from a trusted and highly rated eBay seller. The body on the 60D is solid and larger than the Rebel Series Cameras [...]

Konova Motorized Motion Controller for Timelapse and Motion Control

The Konova Motorized Motion Controller for Timelapse and Motion Control is a very inexpensive option for Motorized Motion Control Timelapse. In the video below I show you what this product is, how it works and how to put it all together- it’s so simple! Konova offers different kits with varying motors. You can really pick [...]

Compact Camera Jib Crane for Video and Film

For shooting dynamic videos, the use of a jib or crane can really add some impact to your footage. I’ve showed you guys one way to mock up a DIY JIB (CLICK HERE) but for those of you who don’t want to bother with the build-it-yourself process, here is another alternative. Thanks to my OTech [...]

Original Blackmagic Cinema Camera Footage for You to Download and Alter in Post

Below is original ProRes 422 (HQ) footage shot with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera in Film mode. I would love for you guys to download the ORIGINAL VIDEO so you can pull the footage into post and do with it what you may. Who is curious to play around with BMCC footage? Here is your chance [...]

Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens Samples

There are a lot of shooters looking to purchase the brand new Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens right now. The one question I’ve been asked quite a bit recently is will I be doing a review on this lens. Well, here it is! We paired the Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens up with the NEW [...]

How To Books on Photography and Shooting Video from Focal Press

I stop by the Focal Press booth and speak with Kate, the marketing manager from Focal Press, about the types of books they carry that are aimed not only toward photographers and videographers, but also to those within the field of media production. We talk a bit about the crossover of the photographer to the [...]

Ready Rig DSLR Camera Stabilizer – Photo Plus Expo 2012

I take a look at the Ready Rig Camera Stabilizer that is designed to completely redistribute the weight of your camera and setup so you can shoot without fatigue. The Ready Rig DSLR Camera Stabilizer is designed to support not only DSLRs but also moderately sized camcorders. This stabilizer has four points of stabilization. Since [...]

F&V Shoulder Rig – Photo Plus Expo 2012

Connor form F&V shows me their working prototype Should Rig- this version has been designed to fit the RED Epic. This rig is height adjustable to find the perfect center balance for your body and camera setup. The cage sits on a dovetail style fitting and will further accomodate your setup with it’s sliding forward [...]