Author: Gavin Marsh

Choosing the Right Cable Camera System for Productions

Choosing the Right Cable Camera System for Productions

May 16, 2025
I used to think selecting a cable camera was mainly about finding a system with enough speed and travel distance. In practice, the creative shot is only the beginning. Payload, rigging conditions, camera control, stabilization, crew experience, safety planning, and setup time can determine whether the system works smoothly or becomes an expensive production problem. […]
Cable Camera vs Drone for Cinematic Shots: Which Wins?

Cable Camera vs Drone for Cinematic Shots: Which Wins?

May 16, 2025
I used to think drones were the automatic choice whenever a scene needed sweeping movement from above. After examining how professional productions plan complex tracking shots, I realised that cable cameras can sometimes produce smoother, safer, and more repeatable results. Choosing between a cable camera vs drone for cinematic shots depends on the location, desired […]
Cable Camera Systems in Live Sports Broadcasting

Cable Camera Systems in Live Sports Broadcasting

April 16, 2025
I still remember the first time I watched an overhead camera follow a football return from one end of the field to the other. Instead of observing the play from a distant sideline position, I felt as though I were moving directly above the athletes. That immersive effect explains why cable camera systems for sports […]
Cable Camera Rigging Safety for Filmmakers

Cable Camera Rigging Safety for Filmmakers

March 16, 2025
The first time I watched a cable camera accelerate over a filming location, I understood why these systems produce such exciting footage. I also realised that smooth movement can hide enormous tension, complex forces and multiple failure points. Cable camera rigging safety for filmmakers must therefore begin long before the camera is attached or the […]
15mm rod system setup for cinema camera rigs

15mm Rod System Setup for Cinema Camera Rigs

March 11, 2025
A cinema rig can look perfectly assembled and still perform badly. A misaligned matte box, slipping follow focus, or unsupported lens can slow every shot. My approach to a 15mm rod system setup for cinema camera rigs starts with optical alignment rather than accessory placement. Once the camera, lens, and rods share the correct geometry, […]
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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