Author: Gavin Marsh

When to Use Dutch Angle Shots for Strong Visual Storytelling

When to Use Dutch Angle Shots for Strong Visual Storytelling

February 22, 2025
A tilted frame once turned a corridor into the most unsettling shot in a short film I helped plan. That experience taught me when to use dutch angle shots with purpose, rather than simply because they look dramatic. A Dutch angle, also called a Dutch tilt or canted angle, rolls the camera sideways until the […]
How Cable Camera Systems Work in Live Events

How Cable Camera Systems Work in Live Events

February 16, 2025
The first time I watched an aerial camera glide above a packed stadium, I wondered how such a heavy piece of equipment could move smoothly over performers and spectators without shaking. Understanding how cable camera systems work in live events reveals a carefully coordinated combination of cables, powered winches, stabilization technology, control software, broadcast equipment, […]
V-mount battery setup for mirrorless cinema cameras

V-Mount Battery Setup for Mirrorless Cinema Cameras

January 20, 2025
A dead camera battery never waits for a convenient moment. I learned that after changing a tiny internal battery during a live take while my monitor and wireless system still needed separate power. A V-mount battery setup for mirrorless cinema cameras solves that problem by turning several small power sources into one manageable system. The […]
How to Set Up a Cable Camera System for Filmmaking

How to Set Up a Cable Camera System for Filmmaking

January 19, 2025
I love cable-camera shots because they create a sense of movement that is difficult to reproduce with a tripod, slider, handheld rig, or conventional drone. A properly installed system can glide above a set, follow a moving subject, pass through narrow spaces, or repeat the same route several times.  However, learning how to set up […]
how to choose a matte box for a cinema camera

How to Choose a Matte Box for a Cinema Camera Setup

December 15, 2024
A matte box can improve flare control, speed up filter changes, or turn a balanced camera into a front-heavy headache. When I consider how to choose a matte box for a cinema camera, I start with the shooting configuration, not the product description. The best option must fit every lens, hold the filters I use, […]
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