Cinematic video shot with the Google Pixel 3 in 4K
We recently got our hands on a new Pixel 3 smartphone from Google for a few hours and decided to take some video samples with it. You can watch the Ultra HD (3840×2160) footage below. We used the Zhiyun Smooth 4 phone gimbal for most of the shots. The timelapse sequences were captured using a […]
Making Of: Watch how we shot and edited a flow motion timelapse film
We recently released a flow motion timelapse film that we produced for Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof hotel in Downtown featuring shots of the hotel itself as well as the main tourism spots of the city. You can watch it below in 4K: The goal was to create a video that teasers the highlights of the hotel […]
We made a Flow Motion timelapse film for a hotel
We finally made a new timelapse film for a local hotel. You can watch the Flow Motion video below in 4K: Earlier this year, in late March we decided to produce a new timelapse film. We wanted to try some new filmmaking techniques and teamed up with the famous Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof hotel in […]
Too many cameras! Photokina 2018
The first time I went to Photokina was in 2012 when the DSLR revolution was at its peak. Two years later the Samsung NX1, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Panasonic LX100 were the big stars. In 2016 there wasn’t really much going on. Sony had a few new Alpha models but except […]
How we plan and organize new film projects
Planning a film project can be quite tricky because a lot of variables need to be considered: From finding the right locations that suite different moods, scheduling actors, crew and making sure things still work out even if something suddenly changes. We recently tested a new online platform that allows to plan film projects in […]
The Cinema Camera everyone loves
While almost everyone is talking about new mirrorless cameras these days we decided to take a look at a more typical video or in this case cinema camera. Why? A dedicated video camera has a completely different form factor and shape, it has more connections and inputs that are often necessary in broadcasting but of […]
Aputure’s COB 120D II video light is finally here!
When we were at NAB in April 2018 we already had a glimpse at the new 120D Mark II light from Aputure. While the original 120D had a few quirks the guys at Aputure decided to re-design the light to make it a better film companion. The new version of Aputure’s popular light is around […]
Best 4K Nikon DSLR? D850 review for filmmakers
The Nikon D850 is a full frame DSLR with a 45.7 megapixels sensor. The camera can shoot video up to 30 frames per second in Ultra HD and 120p in Full HD. We have tested the camera for two weeks and you can watch the video review below in 4K UHD: The camera has different […]
Canon EOS C200 – color graded 4K 50p footage
You don’t have to like Canon DSLRs for shooting video but one thing is for sure, the company makes some of the best cinema cameras out there. A few years ago I tested the EOS C100 which I immediately liked because of the ergonomics and of course the Super 35 look. Now I am testing […]
Testing the Nikon D850’s 4K video mode
It’s been a few years since we’ve tested a Nikon DSLR but when the D850 was released it immediately caught my eye. Finally we got a unit for testing and so far it’s as good as everyone says. We will publish a video review soon but for now you can watch a video captured in […]