By now most of you know that I have mixed feelings about DSLR cameras... love the chips and superior image quality, but hate the awkward "franken rigs" and lack of basic video-friendly features that most pros rely on. The industry is starting to remedy the DSLR dilemma for pro shooters that want to ...read more
Sony's Demo Video Sony show's off some of the hot features and image quality of their intriguing new FS-100 which takes the image quality of a DSLR camera and puts it in a convenient video form factor... Engadget's Review Engadget reviews the FS-100 camera and puts it through it's paces....read more
So apart from having some fun in the Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet, this shoot was really a chance for me to see what these GoPro HeroCam's could do. Of course, it took a psychological leap of faith to attach two $300 devices via a suction cup and drive upwards of 90 m.p.h., but the suction cups worke...read more
Of all the emails and questions I get, the most common probably center around some variation of, "What camera should I buy?". And the answer of course depends on your budget and what you want to shoot (and how many times I've already answered this question that particular week). Even armed with t...read more
The 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas just wrapped up last week and as always there were plenty of hot new cameras and tools for filmmakers unveiled and equal measures of education and inspiration in the panels and classes. Here are my favorite picks from the show floor. You can LISTEN to my commentar...read more
Wednesday, April 20th @ 9pm EST Listen in LIVE here OR call in (646)929-1956 It’s the N.A.B. 2011 Wrap-up Show on Episode #70 of the Double Down Film Show. We discuss some of the most exciting announcements, panels and new cameras and tools for filmmakers that were announced last week at the N....read more
Tonight on the Double Down Film Show I'll be giving you my report direct from the NAB Show Floor talking about some of the hottest and most note-worthy brand-spanking new tools for filmmakers that were unveiled at this year's NAB 2010 Tradeshow. The big buzz this year was all about 3D Everything an...read more
"How to Choose A Camera for Rental or Purchase" part 2 of 2Episode Topics:1. Secondary Features to Consider in a Camera2. Buying vs. Renting3. Avoiding Common Scams When Buying OnlineOkay, in Episode 1, I covered the primary features to consider in a prosumer DV camera. In this episode, I continue ...read more
Additional CommentaryOkay, so these are the show notes for Down and Dirty DV Podcast - Episode #1: How to Choose a Camera. (See previous post to download or subscribe using link to your left.) This is a podcast series designed specifically for new and aspiring digital guerrilla filmmakers. The top...read more
Will This Camera Change the Filmmaking Forever?Arguably the hottest product at NAB this year was the Red Camera designed by Jim Jannard, founder of the Oakley glasses company. Although, they were only showing a non-working prototype, the mere concept of Jannard's camera is revolutionary.Format Type...read more