Fenchel & Janisch
Filmmaking blog
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
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
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
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
Too many gimbals
In 2017 we’ve tested a lot of gimbals. Most of them are good products. They do what they are supposed to, stabilize shaky motion which is something a lot of filmmakers have dreamed about for years. Back in summer 2016
Three lenses we bring to every shoot
Since we started using the Fujifilm X-T2 in summer 2017 for our commercial work and YouTube content a lot of people asked us which native Fujinon lenses we use. While we use a variety of glass we have three lenses
Taking GH5 footage to the next level
The Atomos Ninja Inferno is a 4K video recorder and monitor, priced at $995, that can record up to 60 frames per second in 4K with 10-bit color depth. That’s why it is the ideal companion for the Panasonic Lumix
Slow motion footage filmed with the Fujifilm X-H1 at 120p
The Fujifilm X-H1 undoubtedly captures great real time 4K video but how about slow motion footage? While the mirrorless camera unfortunately can’t shoot 60p or 50p in 4K it can record 120 frames per second and 100p in Full HD
Slow motion footage captured with the Fujifilm X-T2
The Fujifilm X-T2 can record max. 30 frames per second in Ultra HD (3840×2160) and the highest frame rate it can record in Full HD (1920×1080) is 60fps. I went to Frankfurt’s riverside on a cold day in February to
Shooting in extreme weather – worth risking gear
What do you do when it’s raining or snowing? Do you stay at home or do you feel the urge to go out and shoot and capture this kind of extreme weather? I recently took out the Fujifilm X-T2 on
REC Camera Overlay Presets
Click on the picture to download free sample! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhI36wbVZLo If you liked the free samples, you can get all the files here: Buy 6 REC Camera Overlay presets for 4.99$ The presets are available in Ultra HD (3840×2160) and in
Panasonic LX100 – our favorite 4K travel camera
The Panasonic Lumix LX100 is a point-and-shoot camera that can record 4K video at 25 and 24 frames per second as well as maximum 60 frames per second in Full HD. The camera is currently priced at $600-$650 and can