
Shure SM7B Microphone
When producing a video and recording the audio, the sensible solution is to look up the cheapest Rhode shotgun mic and attach it to the hot shoe of the DSLR camera. That is fine if you are producing a elementary highlight video of their field…

Using a Color Checker Passport for Accurate Coloring in Post Production
In the video production world, gear is important. New pieces of equipment are vital in order to upgrade, or resupply failing or aging gear. Having every piece of gear is nearly impossible for most film producers, so hard choices have to be made…

DJI Mavic Air: A New Era in Aeria Photography
DJI has been leading the aerial drone industry for several years already, and now they have really set themselves apart from the competition. Featuring one of their newest products, the DJI Mavic Air is one the most portable, ergonomic, and…

A Closer Look at the Canon C200
Harness the power of Canon's powerhouse flagship cinema camera, the Canon C200. The Canon C200 comes fully loaded with a super 35mm CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology, and Dual DIGIC DV 6 Processors. In addition, it shoots in 4K…

Odyssey 7Q+ 4k Video Recorder and Monitor
Though it's not the newest piece of gear on the market, it's solid, and it is reliable. The Odyssey 7Q+ is an industry standard 4K video recorder and monitor that has been used by professional film makers for several years. Toted as the best…

Reviewing The Sony A7s II
We all know the importance of using a good camera. When the right moment comes, you need a camera that is reliable, high quality, and going to be something that you are proud of. The Sony A7s II fits this bill. If you can afford this camera,…

Portable Power | Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator
Power is an important aspect when shooting a scene away from standard outlets or civilization. What is important to realize is that while batteries the best source for being able to power equipment in remote places, batteries do have their own…

Drones Can Fly Commercially
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced major changes to drone regulation, including commercial use of aerial footage. This is been long forth coming as we have been waiting for permission to use this new…

Flying The DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter
My friend and I recently got some new toys. I bought the GoPro Hero 4 Black edition, and my friend got the DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter. We decided to put these new cameras to work and the outcome was absolutely incredible. I will do another post…

Next Generation Video Production - Sky Jib
Recently I had the privilege to observe the future of video production, the Sky Jib. A growing trend these days is remote control video helicopters that shoot high definition quality video footage. Bringing a brand new cutting edge technological…

Hero3 GoPro Review
The new Hero3 GoPro is a fascinating piece of technology that is revolutionizing not only the sports world, but also the every day life of millions of people. Small enough to mount to surf boards, bikes, cars, and helmets, this new miniature…