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ARRI Alexa Showcased at CSC Florida

Posted on by Oriana Chacon
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ARRI CSC Florida opened their doors to unveil the new ARRI Alexa this past weekend.  This great event showcased the stunning engineering and versatility of ARRI’s latest addition to the film and video market.  Garnering the attention of South Florida’s seasoned film industry professionals, many experienced camera assistants and directors of photography came out to catch a glimpse of the Alexa at work.  Veteran first assistants Andy Fischer and Steve Ciffone, along with luminaries like Bart Tau (DP), were among the crowd.

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The California Sunbounce Pro

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

The California Sunbounce Pro is a convenient and efficient solution for many lighting situations.  Consisting of tightly stretched fabric with two variant sides, zebra (a herringbone pattern of silver and gold) and white, the Sunbounce Pro can function as a reflector, diffuser, or shade.  Reflection of light from the zebra side reduces temperature by 400 degrees Kelvin (5000 Kelvin light is reduced to 4600 Kelvin when reflected).  Especially helpful when filming outside, the Sunbounce Pro can easily be handheld or c-stand mounted. With a col …

Zeiss ZE DSLR Lens Set

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

As DSLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon 7D have gained popularity there has been an influx of available DSLR accessories.  With DSLR gear flooding the scene we’ve seen the emergence of everything from the Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle to the Hoodman Hoodloupe Viewfinder to the Marshall V-LCD70P HDMI monitor.
In recent history, Zeiss entered the DSLR ring with their spectacular set of EF mount (Canon compatible) lenses.  With a solid metal design (no plastic) and no need for a Canon adapter, the Zeiss ZE series promises ease of …

Marshall 7″ V-LCD70P-HDMI Monitor (5D/7D Compatible)

Posted on by Oriana Chacon

DSLR camera design, as evidenced by the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D, favors the inclusion of HDMI ports for video playback.  Marshall’s 7” V-LCD70P-HDMI monitor takes full advantage of this design.

At only 1.3 pounds, this monitor greatly improves the functionality of a DSLR rig.  Easily attachable to an articulated arm, the Marshall V-LCD70P can be seamlessly integrated into a DSLR setup.  Packed with features (peaking filter, RGB gain and bias control, adjustable backlight, false color filter, 4-pin XLR power jack) the LCD70P offers …