Want to Make a Good Name for Yourself in the Camera Department? Whether you are a new AC or a seasoned Camera Operator, it’s always a good idea to stay on top of your game. Complacency in the work place can lead to your replacement. We took some time to ask some experienced DP’s a few questions about the… Read more →
Category: DSLR
6 reasons you should upgrade your lens, not your camera
Should I upgrade my camera body or buy a better lens instead? It’s a classic question photographers ask themselves – or, more likely, post on a photography forum. In the days of film cameras, the answer was more clear-cut: choose a new lens over a new camera. After all, the camera was essentially a box designed to hold a… Read more →
10 Zero Budget Filmmaking Tips
Valentines Day 2005 was a key date in the history of the movie business. It was the day that Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim registered the name youtube.com. The movie business, and especially film distribution, has not been the same since. The last ten years has seen a host of additional changes. Digital technology has made it possible… Read more →
Just How Expensive Are Real DSLR Cinema Lenses?
We’ve rounded up some of the most widely used real cinema lenses utilized on big-budget films. Let’s explore the high cost of high-end lenses. Top Image from RedUser. There’s just something about the look and feel of a studio-backed film. For many filmmakers who have the good fortune to utilize top-level gear, this look and feel is within reach. For… Read more →
5 Reasons for Using a Color Grading Control Surface
A control surface is an essential piece of gear for professional color correction. Here are five good reasons why. Though this is no secret to seasoned professionals, many aspiring colorists don’t realize the inherent value that a color grading control surface will bring to their work. After all, many professional software packages can be used without additional hardware. The DaVinci… Read more →
21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know
Some techniques are very basic while others go a little deeper – but all have been selected from our archives specifically for beginners and new camera owners. Introductions to Useful Modes and Settings on Your Digital Camera 1. Digital Camera Modes Explained – I spoke with a family friend recently who had just bought a new point and shoot camera.… Read more →
Exceptional DSLR Camera Equipment
These days There are many solutions to getting the right picture or video shots. Here are some images of the new era of DSLR camera equipment available to us, the consumer of the new DSLR age. Images courtesy of DSLR Photography Read more →
High Tech Movie Locations
Spider Technologies in Kelowna BC was one of the highest tech locations we found in the Okanagan for a specific scene in ‘A Wife’s Nightmare’ Production by Vic Sarin. The entire movie was shot in the Okanagan last year. Visionomics was bought in to provide top notch playback services for the film. Spider creates pre-manufactured modular and conventional power solutions.… Read more →