Too many gimbals
In 2017 we’ve tested a lot of gimbals. Most of them are good products. They do what they are supposed to, stabilize shaky motion which is something a lot of filmmakers have dreamed about for years. Back in summer 2016 we were the first ones to test the Zhiyun Crane which by now every filmmaker […]
Three lenses we bring to every shoot
Since we started using the Fujifilm X-T2 in summer 2017 for our commercial work and YouTube content a lot of people asked us which native Fujinon lenses we use. While we use a variety of glass we have three lenses that we always carry in our camera bag. You can watch the video featuring the […]
Testing the Fujifilm X-H1 now
UPDATE: You can watch our review HERE! It is finally here: The new Fujifilm X-H1! We just recently released our review of the X-T2 after using it for over nine months on a daily basis to shoot commercial video productions. The main features that excite us: IBIS (internal stabilization), Cinema 4K (4096×2160), 120 frames per […]
Taking GH5 footage to the next level
The Atomos Ninja Inferno is a 4K video recorder and monitor, priced at $995, that can record up to 60 frames per second in 4K with 10-bit color depth. That’s why it is the ideal companion for the Panasonic Lumix GH5. But the recorder can also be used with most 4K and UHD cameras like […]
Slow motion footage filmed with the Fujifilm X-H1 at 120p
The Fujifilm X-H1 undoubtedly captures great real time 4K video but how about slow motion footage? While the mirrorless camera unfortunately can’t shoot 60p or 50p in 4K it can record 120 frames per second and 100p in Full HD (1920×1080) which a lot of cameras can do these days. But how good is it? […]
Slow motion footage captured with the Fujifilm X-T2
The Fujifilm X-T2 can record max. 30 frames per second in Ultra HD (3840×2160) and the highest frame rate it can record in Full HD (1920×1080) is 60fps. I went to Frankfurt’s riverside on a cold day in February to capture some slow motion footage. Most of the shots were captured hand-held using the 18-55mm […]
Shooting in extreme weather – worth risking gear
What do you do when it’s raining or snowing? Do you stay at home or do you feel the urge to go out and shoot and capture this kind of extreme weather? I recently took out the Fujifilm X-T2 on a snowy day in Downtown Frankfurt to film and photograph the first snow of the […]
Samsung Galaxy S9 video test
We had the chance to get the new Samsung Galaxy S9 for a few hours to test. I took out on a cold winter day to see how well it performs. You can watch the Ultra HD video below: I have never been a big fan of mobile filmmaking because of its many downsides like […]
REC Camera Overlay Presets
Click on the picture to download free sample! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhI36wbVZLo If you liked the free samples, you can get all the files here: Buy 6 REC Camera Overlay presets for 4.99$ The presets are available in Ultra HD (3840×2160) and in Full HD (1920×1080). The *MOV files have an Alpha channel which means you can simply […]
Phone gimbal Zhiyun Smooth Q review
For our shoots we use all kinds of filmmaking tools: Tripods, sliders, jibs, hand-held rigs and gimbals. What we usually avoid filming with are phones. The rolling shutter, low bitrate and lack of manual control in video mode has made them unusable for professionals in the past. But phone cameras have become better and better […]