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One of the features that is extremely helpful when shooting video with a DSLR like a Canon 5DMKII or MKIII is the ability to move around your critical focus area while zoomed in. This feature allows you to punch into your image to check focus and adjust the target area
Back in the day, camera technology didn't shift all that often. Aesthetic choices were often determined by film stocks and lens options while camera bodies remained the same. With the advent of digital cameras, film stocks were replaced with fixed camera sensors which are now the determining factors for resolution,
The video production market in Hawaii is highly saturated with DSLR shooting videographers and filmmakers. I am one of them. Because many of us use the exact same tools, our final products start to have a similar look and feel to them. In an attempt to differentiate our film(s) from
Berad Studio recently teamed up with Techy3 Design Studios (Hilo-based wedding video production company) to shoot "Refined by Fire" on Hawaii Island (a.k.a. The Big Island). One of the tools I knew would be helpful was a jib. However jibs are traditionally large, heavy items, not easily packed in a
When I lived in L.A., I regularly attended the NAB (National Associate of Broadcasters) Show in Las Vegas. It's the annual product show where broadcasters, hardware and software manufacturers and production equipment vendors show off their new tools. Often featuring new cameras, recording products, NLE (Non-Linear Editing) packages (i.e. Final
My video production company Berad Studio recently produced a documentary called "Refined by Fire" for Hawaiian Airlines' in-flight video magazine Hawaiian Skies. What made this piece more challenging than previous short films was the travel involved. Specifically we traveled to Hawaii Island (a.k.a. The Big Island) to interview artisan Clayton
Small, portable LED lights are fantastic. It's always a good idea to carry at least one small LED light in your kit. They are great if you need a camera mounted light for run and gun shoots and are highly versatile for every situation. However, when working outdoors in bright,
The technological advancements in the production industry over the last two decades have revolutionized the way that that films are shot and produced. If you haven't had the privilege of working with an analog film camera or sitting in on a telecine session, you should make an attempt to do