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The Arri Alexa 35 is now available at Moving Picture

Posted on by Patrick N

Moving Picture Rental is your trusted partner for film equipment in Miami. We’re excited to share some updates with our community. Recently, we added the Alexa 35 to our rental inventory. This decision was a significant one for us, as we always aim to provide the newest equipment for our clients, ensuring they get the best value for their investment. We evaluated several cameras, including the Alexa mini LF, Sony Venice 2, and Alexa 35.

The Alexa 35 stood out as a newer model with limited availability in the rental market. As Arri’s latest f …

My Sanity Hacks during Covid-19

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

 
And now for something completely different! I’ve curated a few of my favorite inspirations from living through this COVID-19 crisis in Florida, particularly our hard-hit Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, where we work and play. I hope these bring a new perspective. Be well, stay safe, and keep in touch!

Jack Kornfield has always been one of my favorites.  Jack is a trained Buddhist monk with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and one of the top spiritual leaders in our country. This conversation with Tim Ferriss is full of comforting wisdom. And it …

Matthews Pro Car Mount System

Posted on by Oriana Chacon
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Car rigs can change the entire look of a project. Unfortunately, more often than not, these rigs are either flimsy and undependable or overly complicated. Matthews Studio Equipment has designed a Pro Car Mount System that transcends these issues and delivers spectacular, stable images without any headaches.

Now available for rental at Moving Picture, the Matthews Pro Car Mount System consists of suction cup mounts, micro grip heads, 2.5 …

Panasonic AG-AF100

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

Panasonic’s AG-AF100 AVCCAM HD camcorder is now available for rental at Moving Picture.  As the first high-end 4/3” video camcorder that’s been optimized for high-definition video recording, the AF100 offers the desired aesthetics of popular DSLR cameras without the myriad of functionality issues that are inherent with the DSLR line.
 
The newest addition to Panasonic’s AVCCAM series, the AG-AF100 is targeted at video and film professionals.  With more than two years since the release of the Canon 5D, the AF100 exhibits Panasonic’s …

Production Tip: Emailing Large Files

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

A frustrating moment for many of us, in the constantly mobile environment that is the film and television industry, is finding yourself in some remote location and needing to send or receive emails with over-sized attachments. Sometimes your editor has a roughcut that needs to be approved on set, the music video’s soundtrack has changed or the template you use to storyboard has gone missing – but with the limits imposed by your email provider, you can’t always get what you need. There are several programs available to help circumvent the proces …

Litepanels Miniplus Lighting

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

The Litepanels Miniplus series offers shooters extremely efficient and versatile on-camera lighting.  This dimmable LED softlight system is available in both tungsten and daylight models.  The Litepanels Miniplus system is ideal for ENG and documentary work.  Whether you need to fill in the shadows on a daylight exterior or illuminate your subject in a dark club setting, Miniplus on-camera LED lighting is reliable and proficient.  Featuring nearly 20 fitted gels and fully operable on battery power, the Miniplus lighting systems will adapt t …

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is the successor to the long respected telezoom lens that contributed greatly in making this Canon lens line a favorite among directors of photography and home consumers alike.  Dust and drip-proof, the Canon L series lenses offer stunning image technology paired with robust engineering.

 
With a reduction of the minimum focus distance to 1.2m and an increase in the maximum magnification to .21x, the Canon EF 70-200mm II captures a rich depth of field that allows shooters a great deal of versatility i …

The Zoom H4n Audio Recorder

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

The Zoom H4n makes recording audio simple.  While this portable device is not nearly as robust as professional recorders such as the Sound Devices 744T, it’s an ideal answer for those out there who don’t have the experience or budget to capture professional location sound.

Designed to be accessible and easy to navigate, the Zoom H4n brings a lot to the table without becoming overly complicated or confusing.  With two onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics, the H4n can capture solid audio right out of the box.  These mics, aligned on the same …

Litepanels LED Lighting

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

Litepanels has changed the way people think about LED (light emitting diode) production lighting.  With Litepanels 1×1 and Miniplus lighting fixtures, we see the highly mobile, yet powerful output that makes Litepanels an ideal option for everything from studio setups to documentary shoots and beyond.

Available in 5600K and 3200K temperatures, the Litepanels 1×1 is an absolute workhorse.  Whether you’re key lighting a news anchor or filling the shadows on a daytime exterior, the Litepanels 1×1 is a friend you can rely on.  Lightweight a …

Run and Gun Kit for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

Keeping with the DSLR revolution, we’ve consistently seen new innovations in support for cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D throughout the past year.  Recently released, the iDC Run & Gun Kit has quickly become one of our favorite new DSLR accessories.

Bruce Dorn, engineer/creator behind many of iDC’s inventions, explains: “over-sized and overly-complex focusing systems might look butch but they effectively waste the stealthy advantages of a compact capture device like the Canon 5D.”  While elaborate rigs like …