Before continuing, I really recommend watching the video below first. It’s pretty entertaining! What to look for in a Bag… When looking at an equipment bag/case, there are four main considerations: Hard vs Soft Enclosure … Both have their own merits. A hard case, especially a water/weather-proofed case, will probably provide the best security for your gear. … Continue reading My Camera Bag…
I know that early on I stated that I did not want this to become a “gear” site. That is still the case. That being said, I just wanted to share an observation. In the past two years of the NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters), there have not been any ‘new’ camera announcements. This … Continue reading My “Dream” Camera!
I apologize for the long break in posts (Life has a funny way of getting in the way). This quick post is sort of an update on a previous post. If you recall, I had shared my intentions to create a DIY camera rig. Well, that project has still not come to fruition (No, I … Continue reading DIY DSLR/Mirrorless “Run n’ Gun” Rig
After choosing your optical process (Spherical or Anamorphic) and capture medium (Film or Digital), the next important decision to be made is your Capture Format. Capture format refers to the physical size and shape (aspect ratio) of the film frame or digital sensor. Capture format is independent of capture medium. As the graphic above illustrates, … Continue reading Part 3.1: Capture Format – What is it?
From the previous post, I mentioned some of the inspirations I had for my rig. Let’s discuss those a little more. I really liked the ErgoCine design for it’s focus on shoulder mounted ergonomics. As stated on their site, they really tried to emulate the most ergonomic camera design (by general consensus) to date – the Aaton LTR. … Continue reading My K.I.S.S (Keep it Super Simple) Rig Phase 1: Design
[Quotes courtesy of – http://www.theasc.com/site/blog/parallax-view/totino-laments-disappearance-of-craft/ & http://nofilmschool.com/2016/07/jeff-nichols-midnight-special-cinematography-anamorphic-lenses] In the last post, we discussed how the accessibility of digital makes it, by default, the primary option for many filmmakers. In this post, however, we’ll discuss an area where film is superior. “Film is better than digital in…Craftsmanship!” It’s not that film automatically makes someone a craftsperson in as much … Continue reading Part 2c: Capture Medium – Film beats digital in…
A few weeks back I shared the contents of my camera bag. I’ve been asked, why it seemed to be missing a pretty critcal tool for filmmaking… a camera! I didn’t forget or neglect to include a camera on the list. To be perfectly honest, I personally only own the afore mentioned Nikon D60 (Stills ONLY) … Continue reading Equipment Packages
In the previous post, we discussed how current trends and advancements have made the debate of film vs. digital one more of preference rather then quality. So in what way is digital superior to film? Well… “Digital is better than film in…Accessibility!” What?! Wait?! We’re expecting something more dramatic?! I’m sorry. But in all seriousness, whatever … Continue reading Part 2b: Capture Medium – Digital is better than film in…
In my post, 16mm Filmmaking is “Alive n’ Kickin”, I mentioned a personal project to create a digital Super16 camera rig that harkens back to the “good ol’ days”. I wanted to document the process and share it with you all! The “Spark” I not sure exactly when it happened but I just remember pulling the camera … Continue reading My K.I.S.S (Keep it Super Simple) Rig
Featured Image: Rune Ericson, pioneer of Super16 format. Image courtesy of FDTimes.com As of late, there has been a seeming resurgence in 16mm filmmaking, specifically Super 16, both in analogue and digital formats. “Carol”, a 2016 Oscar nominated film shot by Ed Lachman ASC, was shot on analogue Super 16 format. BlackMagic Camera recently announced two new Super … Continue reading 16mm filmmaking is “alive and kick’n”!
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