As most of you know from many previous posts, I'm not the biggest fan of DSLR shooting, but I'm not a DSLR hater either. I just prefer all video equipment to be to be as user-friendly and hassle-free as possible, regardless of whatever it can do technically. And generally speaking, DSLR's still ...read more
As you all know by my past articles on DSLR cameras and my most recent book... The jury is still out for me on DSLR video. Overall, I love that we now have an inexpensive and small form factor tool to capture high-quality HD video with a choice of prime lenses, but I'm not at all crazy about the va...read more
There's another new tool coming out for the DSLR and cellphone cinema crowd - the all-new Trawly by Cinevate. The Trawly is a versatile compact dolly/handheld rig in one. It look's like it could be a cool little portable tool to add some more production value to your arsenal. It's a little pricey ...read more
...Yes, I do love a provocative title, but even more than that I love a provocative camera like the brand new Nikon D800, which is the first full frame DSLR camera to challenge the Canon 5D's full-frame DSLR image dominance. Nikon's not just bringing matching image quality to Canon's doorstep , it...read more
Filmmaker Wiley Davis of Bozeman, Montana is my kind of guy - a plain-spoken, practical guerrilla problem-solver who wants to help his fellow filmmakers do things better and cheaper. One of the many accessories that can help you shoot better DSLR footage is a follow focus. However, a quick Google s...read more
I just finished writing two dueling sections in my new book, The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide, entitled Why DSLR Camera's Are Lame and Why DSLR Camera's are Da Bomb. I am truly still on the fence on DSLR cameras. Great images, but plenty of hassle to get them compared to shooting with...read more