Taking a break – 7 Days in Lisbon
Everybody needs a break. With television and internet everywhere taking a mental break can be tough these days because you can’t really escape. Plus, there’s always that fear of missing something. Going off the internet means you can’t check your mails, no digital communication. You can’t watch the latest videos from your favorite artists and […]
Sony A7S II review Best 4K camera to date
The Sony a7S II has been around for a few months now and we had the pleasure of testing it for four weeks thanks to B&H. The mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera has a 12.2 Megapixel full frame sensor and an E-mount that takes Sony’s own FE lenses. It shoots video in Ultra HD resolution (3840×2160) at […]
Sony A7S II High ISO & low light test
We finally got the new Sony A7s II in for review thanks to B&H Photo! The Sony Alpha 7S II has a bunch of useful features which you will see soon in our upcoming review. One of the interesting things about this mirrorless 4K camera is the ability to shoot at high ISO values with […]
Slider, gimbal or jib Versatile tools for filmmakers
We often get asked about which filmmaking gear is necessary and versatile at the same time. Besides a basic tripod and monopod there are a few tools that can help a filmmaker to capture amazing tracking shots. There is obviously not one right tool because what’s needed always depends on the project. We made an […]
Size matters Do you need 4K
HD has been around for a few years now. 4K isn’t that new either. Back in 2007 RED released the first digital camera capable of capturing a higher resolution than HD or 2K, the RED ONE. But still, affordable HD cameras that deliver a professional image with a lot of details and high dynamic range […]
“Running” short film Grading footage from multiple cameras
We shoot a lot of local news in Frankfurt. There are many runs and marathons here so we film at almost every sport event that involves running. As you might know, we have been using DSLRs for 90% of our commercial work for the past three years. Since the last month we are filming a […]
Rigging the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has always been a camera with its challenges: Short battery life, unusable internal audio and of course the form factor. While the last point is a hot discussed topic because some filmmakers prefer it small and other like to fully rig the little beast. We didn’t get the BMPCC because […]
Review Vertical and horizontal “elevator” slider by Vituso
The Vituso 2 in 1 slider is a very special piece of technology. The slider can be set up vertically and horizontally which might not sound so special considering most sliders can be mounted and set up at different angles. But this slider has a counter-weighted pulley system which allows you to get smooth shots […]
Review RØDELink Wireless Filmmaker Kit
The new RØDELink is a wireless audio kit aimed at beginners and advanced filmmakers who don’t want to follow their talent around with a directional microphone all the time or just prefer wireless over cable. The RØDELink is priced at $399.00. You can watch our first impressions video review with a few audio tests below. […]
Review RØDE Stereo VideoMic X
Audio is an important part of filmmaking. While for most shoots you would probably consider using a directional microphone there are situations and projects where recording in stereo is essential or useful. We were lucky to get our hands on the Stereo VideoMic X. The mic will be released in November and is priced around […]