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Zeiss ZE DSLR Lens Set

As DSLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon 7D have gained popularity there has been an influx of available DSLR accessories.  With DSLR gear flooding the scene we’ve seen the emergence of everything from the Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle to the Hoodman [...]

Marshall 7″ V-LCD70P-HDMI Monitor (5D/7D Compatible)

DSLR camera design, as evidenced by the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D, favors the inclusion of HDMI ports for video playback.  Marshall’s 7” V-LCD70P-HDMI monitor takes full advantage of this design.

At only 1.3 pounds, this monitor greatly improves the functionality of a DSLR rig.  Easily attachable to an articulated arm, the Marshall V-LCD70P can [...]

The New ARRI ALEXA

ARRI’s newest digital camera, the ALEXA, is set to roll out this summer on a limited run.  Featured prominently at this year’s NAB Convention in Las Vegas, the ARRI ALEXA is already being touted as the next evolution in digital cinema.

Utilizing their experience as industry leaders in film camera production, ARRI’s latest effort aims at maintaining [...]

Florida Film Festivals

A producer’s job doesn’t end with the wrap party.  Keeping a finger on the pulse of the film festival circuit is an essential part of the process.  With the number of active festivals growing all the time, this can become extremely overwhelming.  For that reason, we’ve created a list of all the upcoming Florida film festival [...]

The ARRI M18 HMI

ARRI introduced its new ARRI M18, an 1800W SE HMI, at last year’s NAB convention in Las Vegas.  Having become available this past summer, the M18 has proven itself as a versatile and efficient lighting system.  With an average lamp life of 750 hours and a tagline as “the brightest HMI you can plug into the [...]

The Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle

The Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle enables cinema-style shooting with cameras that are otherwise limited due to size and design.  DSLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon 7D boast a number of benefits (excellent image quality, low light shooting, etc) but are less than ideal for handheld shooting.  The Redrock DSLR rig [...]

The Steadicam Pilot

For decades, filmmaking and massive budgets have been wed to one another.  With the invention and evolution of digital video, the floodgates of quality, yet low cost production have opened.  Emerging from the waves of this revolution is the Steadicam Pilot, a newly accessible and functional version of the device that has been beyond the reach [...]

The Sanken CUB-01 Mini Cardioid Boundary Microphone

The Sanken Mini Cardioid Boundary Mic is a huge step forward for audio devices of its kind.  Extremely small and inconspicuous, the CUB-01 can easily be concealed within a set, incorporated into the sound engineering of a broadcast news station, and much more.

The Sanken CUB-01

At a mere 45-gram weight, this boundary mic is more versatile [...]

The Cineflex V14 HD Camera System

The Cineflex V14 HD camera system has taken aerial cinematography to the next level. Equipped with a technologically advanced gimbal, the Cineflex V14 HD system uses sensors to recognize vibrations and immediately correct the camera accordingly.  This is a vast improvement upon previous gyro gimbal systems that relied on a system of spinning (and sometimes unstable) [...]

Florida Film Incentives

 

With budget cuts over the past five years, Florida film tax incentives have taken a hit.  After a reduction from $25 million available in 2007 down to $5 million in 2008 then up again to $10.8 million this year, visiting [...]