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A day in the life of a filmmaker – working on a new film
“So what is it like to work on a film?” I often get asked by others. My answer is usually “GREAT!” becuse it is… but that still doesn’t mean it’s not work. It can get repetitive doing all the camera...
View ArticleUltimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
Today, I test out nine of the most popular and requested headphones under $200. I test them out with different people so I can tell you which ones sound the best for casual music listening PLUS which...
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Sony A7S II Review After Real World Use
Here is an honest review of the new Sony A7S II camera. Unlike most people who just test out a camera in store before forming an opinion, I actually use the gear that I review in real world production...
View ArticleHow to get that “Film Look” Fast and Free!
Often I get asked how I get my videos to look less like video and more like film. To answer that question is difficult because it all depends on a lot of things. Production design, lighting, camera...
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Shotgun Mic Shootout
Today, I am testing out and directly comparing three directional microphones for film and video production. These are shotgun-type mics. The most expensive model is from Sennheiser; next – at half the...
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D-Fuse Quick Pop-Out Softbox for LED Panels
Here is a softbox for LED panels that I like a lot. It is quick to set up and folds to a very small size. It produces a nice soft light. Plus, with an extra grid attachment, it allows you to have a...
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$135 PRO Camera Car Mount!
I’ve used various car mounts, including my DIY car mount and suction mounts. But I had not been satisfied until I found the Camtree Gripper G-51. Some of the things I like about this camera car mount...
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Film Shoot Tested! Aputure Deity Condenser Microphone – Is it good?
Recently, I shot a film recently where I got to use a bunch of new camera gear. One of the things I tested was the new shotgun mic from Aputure. The mic I used was the Aputure Deity Condenser...
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Meet Garage Filmmakers
Today we released the website and the demo reel for Garage Filmmakers. So what is Garage Filmmakers? Don’t worry I’ll explain everything. Back in 2013 I met a filmmaker from Ecuador named Danny Ruan....
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