The Need For Speed: The Little Things That Increase Set Up Count
After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera [...]
podcast #47 – surprise announcements and more from Zacuto’s Steve Weiss
podcast #47 is now online and we had some surprise announcements and more from Zacuto’s Steve Weiss during the chat! Steve announced a new follow focus is coming as well as new products called the ‘pincher’ and the EVF Gorilla Plate Bracket and the Zwiss Cage. Quite the scoop for planet5D! NotesOnVideo was in the...
Shooting a Big-Budget Hollywood Film with Canon DSLR Gear
Filmmaker Philip Bloom recently helped Lucasfilm shoot parts of their upcoming film Red Tails. The behind-the-scenes video above gives an interesting glimpse into what it looks like when pretty ordinary DSLR gear meets the big budget world of Hollywood filmmaking. The cameras are hooked up to some pretty serious equipment. You can check out a...
Spoof Video Pokes Fun at DSLR Rigs
In 2008, the Nikon D90 became the first DSLR to offer HD video recording, a feature that has become pretty standard on new DSLR models. Third-party companies have also taken advantage of the HDSLR craze by offering a boatload of specialized HDSLR filmmaking products, including camera rigs that are constantly becoming larger and more crazy-looking....
More on the Redrock Universal Bundles
Our friends at Redrock Micro have put out a new video about the Universal Bundles that were announced earlier and we thought you’d like to see… The Video Redrock Micro Universal Bundles from Redrock Micro on Vimeo. Universal Bundles are a new concept for delivering DSLR support that enables customers to make one purchase and...
Innovative & Versatile: Kessler’s Cineslider Goes “Down Under” For Pirelli Tires
So here is the concept, be one with the Tire. Mike "Mouse" McCoy at Bandito Brothers directed this [...]
Redrock Micro unveils Universal Bundles for HDSLR cameras
Redrock Micro unveils new Universal Bundles for HDSLR cameras – releasing 7 HDSLR rigging configuration bundles giving you the flexibility of multiple setups from just one purchase. Please read the press release below for additional info. The PR Redrock Micro Launches Universal Bundles for DSLR cameras New Concept in Support Rigs: One Bundle, Multiple Rigs...
Cinematography Trainee Opportunity with Hurlbut Visuals
Why start a DSLR rental division? I have been asked this question many times. You cannot be a pioneer if you do not [...]
Chaos in Harmony by Kevin Anderson, Rental Manager at Hurlbut Visuals
Being the gatekeeper of the Hurlbut inventory, I see all types of gear come and go every week.
Show Off Your Rig – RigsEnvy.com
Alain Pilon from Canon 5d Tips just launched a cool new project, RigsEnvy. The site is designed for people to show off their individualized DSLR rigs. I’ve seen so many DSLR rig videos posted on vimeo over the past few years, so this seems like a perfect outlet for people looking to display their wares....
Introducing RigsEnvy.com!
After a small delay, here comes my first release for 2011: RigsEnvy! What is it? RigsEnvy is like Flickr but it replaces dogs and flowers pictures with HDSLR rigs. I wanted to create a microsite for HDSLR users to showcase and talk about their rigs. The site is still in beta, but I invite you...
Cinevate 12 days of Festivus Sale – on HDSLR rigs, follow focus, and Cyclops Viewfinder
Tweet Cinevate (a planet5D sponsor) is having a sale on HDSLR rigs, follow focus units, sliders, cages, the Cyclops Viewfinder and more! Stop on in to see what’s on sale. Savings are valid for the entire month of December. Blogger’s Disclaimer: Cinevate is a planet5D sponsor and we do receive compensation for placing their ads...
