Quick Advice (September, 2025) There are various support rigs that can help depending on your camera size, terrain, and shooting style—beyond the usual Steadicam, Glidecam, or motorized gimbals. For smaller cameras, look at SmallRig HawkLock, Tilta Shoulder Rig, or Wooden Camera Shoulder Rig. These don’t make your payload lighter […]
Rock-N-Roller carts are fantastic for hauling AV equipment, but sometimes they need a little customization to meet unique needs. One easy modification involves adding a hook for securing a tripod, utilizing the existing hole on the small-wheel-side handle. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 was not only a cultural disruption, but it also provided the start of a technological shift. As streaming video and virtual meetings became ubiquitous, many remote workers found themselves acquiring new skills. Among them is this author, who utilized time at […]
Learn how it’s possible to clip a handheld interview-style microphone onto your ENG camera’s body.
This post is for anyone wishing to learn of one possible way to resolve their slot-in wireless receiver automatically turning on during initial power up with the host device.
This post shows a quick and easy way to add the option of having a camera strap
If you have ever used an articulating arm to get a light fixture out and away from a Rycote Softie or other mic windscreen, you’ve probably encountered one problem: they can easily loosen up and swing at the base where the ¼”-20 stud connects to the […]
In this article I’ll show you how to configure the Kinefinity Terra so that it can easily transition between takes that are shot with a gimbal and others locked off on a tripod.
Looking for an inexpensive way to store your Mōvi gimbal system? If you don’t need a hard case option and are just doing light transport, keep reading below… The Mōvi is the world’s most advanced cinematic gimbal system from Freefly Systems. The rig is very lightweight (with […]
If you have ever wanted to create awesome weather graphics that feature actual data you never have to update, but can’t afford or don’t have access to a full blown weather computer graphics system, keep reading this post. Below are step by step […]
If you use Sennheiser’s popular Evolution series wireless microphones, you probably have a plug-on transmitter as a part of your sound package (the SKP100). Below are some easy repairs you can make to avoid unnecessary factory service resulting in down time/lost revenue.
Have you ever seen color bars and wondered about their purpose in life? Perhaps you were skipping through TV channels late at night when you came across a station that was airing color bars. Well, those patterns serve a far greater purpose than that of a […]
Optical media is being killed off due to less demand from consumers as tech companies increase their use of cloud-based services, software subscriptions, and further advances. If you’re a content producer trying to distribute video media the good news is that as a result, today you […]
Here’s a quick and easy way to make any kind of content loop seamlessly. Of course it should go without saying that some content, such as animations, will generally look better when looping than others (captured video). Why might you want to know how to […]
If you work with digital media files, you’ve seen their sizes decrease with the help of compression codecs but increase due to expanded resolutions/formatting–and those resolutions keep growing, first SD, then HD, 2K, 4K, 8K. In today’s world it’s important to get the most value (and security/peace of […]
It’s 10PM and you receive a call asking if you’re available for a freelance video shoot in the morning. Great, but now you have to decide what to pack in order to get ready. Working a news story and unsure what kind of situation you’ll be […]
The following pointers are easy things novices can do to enhance their video work. Video-Related Tips: When framing up your shot, keep rule of thirds in mind so you properly fill the frame – http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/rule-of-thirds.html This will make the biggest impact to the professional […]
Track and dolly systems can add a lot of production value to your work but for a cost. If you only have a casual need for that type of equipment and for whatever reason don’t want to rent it, here are my tips on some ways […]
It’s important to always care for any piece of equipment you come into contact with, whether it’s your own or a piece of rental gear because it helps prolong its lifespan. That’s why it’s important to keep your camera gear in cases. But like most of […]
If you’re at all familiar with camera setups, you know the time it can take to move a rig between shots—from jib, to Steadicam, to handheld, tripod, or dolly. One of the tools that helps ease the sometimes time-consuming setup process is what’s known as a […]
If you’re a broadcast television cameraman, chances are you’re very familiar with Anton Bauer products. Since their product line is a standard in the television industry many third parties have begun supporting their Gold Mount battery plate’s auxiliary PowerTap connection when manufacturing products that require power. […]
As an editor working with a wide array of footage, you’re probably bound to find some stuff come in that was handheld or not stabilized via gyro/steadicam/jib or tripod. The good news is rather than applying the use of a tracker, editors can take advantage of […]