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DJI Ronin-S DSLR/Mirrorless Gimbal Coming This Month for $699

June 1, 2018 By Eric Reagan

DJI has announced its new Ronin-S gimbal for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, which we first saw back at CES 2018, will be available on June 11 for $699. It’s a more compact gimbal than the larger Ronin models and is designed to handle the payload of a basic DSLR or mirrorless camera and lens (up to an 8 lbs. payload).

It features a single-hand design for the lighter packages and has an offset motor roll for better visibility of the camera’s rear display – and thus, further lightening the load with no need to use an external display. It also offers a number of controls and is compatible with several DJI accessories from prior Ronin models. The battery life is rated for 12 hours of use. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Video Production Tagged With: DJI, filmmaking, gimbal, Ronin, Ronin-S

 

Blackmagic’s Pocket Cinema Camera was Used for Scenes in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

June 1, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Avengers-Pocket-Cinema-Camera

Avengers: Age of Ultron cinematographer Ben Davis, who also shot Guardians of the Galaxy, used the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera to get shots within the action sequences of the film.

We previously saw the Canon 5D Mark II show up as a crash-cam and POV camera on Captain America. The Pocket Cinema Camera doesn’t really come off as a surprise to work in tight spaces for action shots. It is smaller and cheaper than HDSLRs like the 5D Mark II. Additionally, it has an incredible 12-bit RAW image in a form-factor the size of a compact camera.

Check out the details of how Davis used the Pocket Cinema Camera in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blackmagic Design, Cinema Cameras Tagged With: Avengers, Blackmagic Design, filmmaking, Marvel, Pocket Cinema Camera

Bentley Car Ad Shot with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

May 16, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Bentley Shot on iPhone 6

Last year, we showed you the first Bentley car ad shot with an iPhone 5s. Now, there’s a new Bentley short film shot on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. See the behind-the-scenes video below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: apple, Video Production Tagged With: Bentley, filmmaking, iphone

CamDolly is an Ultra-Flexible Dolly System for Filmmakers

April 25, 2015 By Eric Reagan

CamDolly

CamDolly is a new dolly and slider system for heavy duty cinema cameras and high-end cinema shots. It can function as a ride-on track dolly using heavy-duty flexible rail, a ride-on doorway dolly, a slider, a tabletop dolly or a 360° orbit dolly. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Video Production Tagged With: CamDolly, dolly, filmmaking

Vimeo Adds Monetization with Tip Jar, Pay-to-View Coming Soon

September 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

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Vimeo finally added a monetization mechanism for user videos. Vimeo’s new Tip Jar lets viewers donate funds on Vimeo Plus and Pro users’ videos.  The account holder keeps 85% of the donated tips, with the remaining 15% going to Vimeo.

The Tip Jar is already live and Plus and Pro members can activate the feature in their account now.  The Tip Jar is rolling out ahead of an upcoming pay-to-view service for Pro subscribers in 2013.  Both features could be quite a boon for indie filmmakers.

If you want to read more about it, Vincent Laforet has a great post on the new feature, as does Ryan Koo over at No Film School.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: filmmaking, monetization, social media, video, vimeo

Documentary About the Digital Filmmaking Transition

August 21, 2012 By Eric Reagan

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Side By Side is a documentary about the current transition from film to digital filmmaking.  It’s a documentary for camera geeks.  Check out the trailer above and the official synopsis below.

Join Keanu Reeves on a tour of the past and the future of filmmaking in SIDE BY SIDE. Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

[Tribeca via PetaPixel]

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: cinema, digital, Film, filmmaking, movies, Side By Side

iSupport iPhone Filmmaking Rig

April 26, 2012 By Eric Reagan

iSupport

The iSupport is a $49 iPhone camera rig, which basically gives you better handling and mounting options.  It can handle a bare iPhone or an iPhone in a case.  It also has a 1/4-20 thread on the bottom for tripod or heavier duty rig mounting.

Check out the video below from NAB 2012 for a closer look.

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Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: filmmaking, iphone, iSupport, NAB 2012, rig, video

Introducing the Gorillapod Audio Boompole

March 23, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Gorillapod Audio Boompole

Yet another use for a Gorillapod.  We needed something to allow one guy to handle everything on a shoot yesterday.  And, this is why I always carry at least one Gorillapod in my bag.

A list of the items seen in these photos is below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, filmmaking, hdslr, video

The Lean Forward Moment – Book Review

November 21, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Lean Forward Moment

The Lean Forward Moment is a book from Norman Hollyn, who is an Associate Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. At its core, this book is about storytelling; however, it covers this broad topic through the various aspects of the filmmaking process. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: cinematography, filmmaking, hdslr, Norman Hollyn, short films, The Lean Forware Moment

‘Like Crazy’ (Shot on a 7D) Performing Well in Limited Release

November 11, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Like Crazy

A couple of months ago, I mentioned the film ‘Like Crazy’ was shot on a Canon 7D and scheduled for release on October 28.  It was initially released in 4 theaters, and now is up to 16 in its limited release. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: 7d, Canon, cinematography, filmmaking, hdslr, video

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