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There are tons of awesome surf videos out there, but this one...

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:09:03 -0700

There are tons of awesome surf videos out there, but this one captured something that has been a ton and made it look different. Awesome camera angles and a happy go lucky editing style made this piece really enjoyable.

Adobe has announced that they are going to be producing hardware...

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:19:08 -0700

Adobe has announced that they are going to be producing hardware for mobile devices. See Adobe’s VP of Product Experience, Michael Gough walk through the features of the Pen Stylus and Ruler.

Listen to Director/Editor Jeremy Grant and DP Brad MacGregor...

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:04:00 -0700

Listen to Director/Editor Jeremy Grant and DP Brad MacGregor discuss the challenges that they faced while producing one of the best bike movies of all time. I have a ton of respect for these guys because they are pushing the limits of filmmaking by trying to take all of the best equipment into the most remote locations.

This is a great new product announced by Kessler Crane and it is...

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:58:05 -0700

This is a great new product announced by Kessler Crane and it is going to help a ton of filmmakers out there. I own a bunch of Kessler stuff and it has been awesome, as it is not too expensive and it can really take a beating. Parallax will be great for people who have already invested in a CineSlider, as this add-on is fairly priced and can add a lot of value to a production.

Such an awesome piece! The way it was shot made me feel like I...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:45:00 -0700

Such an awesome piece! The way it was shot made me feel like I was there. Anytime I watch something and my immediate reaction right after is “I wanna go do that”, it is safe to say the filmmaker did an amazing job.

Great piece from ESPN about QB JaMarcus Russell. I love the...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:13:48 -0700

Great piece from ESPN about QB JaMarcus Russell. I love the graphics and titling in this piece as well as the way the interviews were shot.

I stumbled across this ad campaign by Prada a while back. I...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:37:01 -0700

I stumbled across this ad campaign by Prada a while back. I love the different types of music used for each model and the transitions used between them. The cinematography and editing are perfect because they don’t distract the viewer from what is going on in each scene.

Earlier this year the Vancouver-based lifestyle brand Voleurz...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:58:00 -0700

Earlier this year the Vancouver-based lifestyle brand Voleurz closed up shop for good. When I first got into moving images I started as an intern with Voleurz. I was able to learn so much, make too many friends & contacts to count and have a darn good time doing it. I owe everyone involved with Voleurz so much, because without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. Last week, I was in Whistler for the World Ski and Snowboard festival to shoot a project for Red Bull. In my spare time I was able to do a bit of shooting for the last Voleurz video of all time, Resurrection. Please take some time to watch this, you will laugh and it will be worth it.

Rode announced that they will be releasing a very powerful and...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:01:04 -0700

Rode announced that they will be releasing a very powerful and useful tool for filmmakers. SmartLAV will make recording great audio on an iPhone a reality. The video explains how the system will work, I have already pre-ordered one and you should too, this thing is going to come in handy on almost every shoot.

I found this a while back and forgot to post it, so here it is....

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0700

I found this a while back and forgot to post it, so here it is. Teradek’s Brik is an awesome solution for any camera that use V-Lock batteries, such as the Red Epic and Scarlet. The Brik allows you to record R3D Raw to the SSD while it records a proxy version of the file in H.264 format up to 1080p to the SD card located in the Brik. This device also allows you to setup a wireless network that can enable the use of an iPad for remote monitoring. Teradek also has an iPad app that can be very useful for on set applications, check it out here.

Red Digital Cinema announced that they were beginning to upgrade...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:20:00 -0700

Red Digital Cinema announced that they were beginning to upgrade the existing MX sensors to their new Dragon sensor. Check out the mini assembly line that they set up at their booth on the NAB show floor.

Red Digital Cinema announced some new stuff early Monday morning...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:28:00 -0700

RED ROCKET-X is a supercharged version of the RED ROCKET processing .R3D files from Scarlet, Epic MX and Epic Dragon cameras up to 5x faster than the current Rocket.

Provides an incredibly light low profile EVF mount with Tilt adjustment. Integrated SWAT rail to accept top handles etc.

Provides an incredibly light low profile EVF mount with Tilt adjustment. Integrated SWAT rail to accept top handles etc.

New Shorter Quickplate V-Lock Battery adapter with Aux Power ports. Provides V-Lock power to your camera in a design that matches the profile of your Scarlet/Epic/Dragon.

The DSMC FAN 2.0 Upgrade Kit provides you with user replaceable top and bottom fan systems to provide a quieter more robust cooling system for your Scarlet, Epic or Dragon camera.

The PROXY MODULE records DNxHD, H.264, and ProRes proxy files. Connects via included HD-SDI cable to your DSMC brain or PRO I/O MODULE and the PROXY MODULE will record your 1080p video feed onto RED

Epic Dragon 6K. 6144 x 3160 up to 100fps. 3 additional stops over Epic M-X.

Red Digital Cinema announced some new stuff early Monday morning via their forum Reduser. I am most excited for the fan upgrade, the low profile EVF mount and the new Red Rocket-X card.

The new Phantom Flex4K has been announced from Vision Research...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:58:39 -0700

The new Phantom Flex4K has been announced from Vision Research and it looks awesome. Hi-Speed cameras and especially the Phantom line from Vision Research have been on the rise for the last couple of years and they are here to stay. I don’t know what is more exciting, the 1000 fps at 4K resolution or the 2000 fps at 1080p (with longer record times then the current flex). I have provided the link here to check out the test footage from the bad boy, and it looks awesome.

My friend Dan Carr sent this my way and was blowing my phone up...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:04:56 -0700

My friend Dan Carr sent this my way and was blowing my phone up with text messages saying that I needed to check out this awesome piece of gear. In the past I have used a Glidecam to achieve types of shots like this, however the Glidecam I had was made for DSLR’s and it couldn’t support the weight of the Red Epic, so I sold it. I had been toying around with the idea of buying a bigger version of the Glidecam with a vest and arm but I was hesitant because I wanted to see if there was a solution out there that would allow me to get smooth shots with the Epic, without having to wear a vest. I have a feeling that Freefly Systems has developed a product that could be the solution.

Last year on Kickstarter I came across this awesome product that...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:09:08 -0700

Last year on Kickstarter I came across this awesome product that solves the audio problem on the iPad. Unfortunately, they cancelled their campaign and have gone silent. I use my iPad quite a bit while at home and on the go so I was bummed when I heard that this campaign was cancelled. I have continued to send emails and bug these guys to see if I can somehow buy one or get them to make me one. If you want one, you should do the same thing!

This is a great example of how lyric videos can be made less...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:41:00 -0700

This is a great example of how lyric videos can be made less painful to watch. The mixture of 2D and 3D motion graphics in the video make the lyrics come to life. Well played sir, well played.

I have been fortunate enough to work with the Freeride...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:22:00 -0700

I have been fortunate enough to work with the Freeride Entertainment guys before, watch this behind the scenes to see how they make magic.

I posted the new Red Bull skateboard film Perspective last week...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:40:46 -0700

I posted the new Red Bull skateboard film Perspective last week and now they have released a behind the scenes that shows the type of camera setups that they used. I love stuff like this because I am a gear nerd, check it out!

Vimeo has introduced an interesting alternative to releasing...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:37:00 -0700

Vimeo has introduced an interesting alternative to releasing your films on iTunes. Apple typically keeps 30% of the revenue generated from content that is distributed on iTunes. This new model Vimeo is introducing is interesting because Vimeo is only going to be entitled to 10% of the profits. Apple is able to justify taking 30% because they have one of the biggest audiences in the world. I am curious to see how this plays out and if Vimeo can give Apple a run for their money.

This is an awesome behind the scenes piece from a complex shoot...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:38:58 -0800

This is an awesome behind the scenes piece from a complex shoot that Red Bull Media House did. Watch how they combined the use of a Phantom Flex Camera and the use of a motion controller to accomplish some awesome footage. I had the pleasure of shooting with Nicholas Schrunk for some Red Bull stuff with professional freeskier Bobby Brown and the guy is brilliant. This is one example of his brilliance…