Category: Cinematography Gear

15mm rod system setup for cinema camera rigs

15mm Rod System Setup for Cinema Camera Rigs

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, […]
V-mount battery setup for mirrorless cinema cameras

V-Mount Battery Setup for Mirrorless Cinema Cameras

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 choose a matte box for a cinema camera

How to Choose a Matte Box for a Cinema Camera Setup

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, […]