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How I Shoot OVERHEAD Shots for YouTube Unboxing Videos & More!

In this video I show how I setup a DIY overhead camera rig to use for YouTube video tabletop shots like unboxings, product reviews, etc. ▶︎ FEATURED CAMERA RIG ITEMS: Ikea tables & legs (options) https://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/products/?q=gerton Garment Rack (might be out of stock) https://geni.us/Iwsi0e (Amazon) Optional garment rack https://geni.us/2NBAlAA (Amazon) LED light panels https://geni.us/al8G Batteries […]

iPhone 12 Pro Max + UPGRADED Beastgrip DOF MK2 Adapter!

A first look at the Beastgrip Pro Upgrade Kit for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the DOF MK2 adapter. You need this setup if you want to use the latest plus size phones that have camera bumps larger than 2mm (their macro focusing is different). All sample iPhone footage shot in 10-bit 4K 24fps […]

Whoa… iPhone 12 Pro Max Shallow DOF!

In this video we look at how the new larger sensor in the wide camera of the iPhone 12 Pro Max – along with the new longer 65mm tele lens – affects depth-of-field and focal length. Additionally, note that the new wide camera sensor also has a larger f/1.6 aperture and so that plays a […]

Affordable DAYLIGHT VIEWABLE 4K Monitor! | AndyCine C7 Review

In this video we look at the affordably-priced, feature-packed – AND daylight viewable – C7 monitor from AndyCine. ▶︎ FEATURED GEAR: AndyCine C7 Monitor (Amazon) https://geni.us/5ZVNiTV or (B&H) https://geni.us/JIgX LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING! ▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 (SAVE 10%): http://bit.ly/SmartCineSave10 ▶︎ The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro (SAVE 10%): http://bit.ly/FPGuideYT10 ▶︎ LumaFusion Color Grading 101: http://bit.ly/LumaFusionColor101 […]

Favorite MOBILE FILMMAKING Tech of 2020

So… 2020 was a crazy year, but there was definitely some good mobile video & filmmaking stuff released and in this video Blake lists his favorites. ▶︎ Go here for PRODUCT LINKS and Honorable Mentions: http://bit.ly/FaveMobileTech2020 LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING! ▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 (SAVE 10%): http://bit.ly/SmartCineSave10 ▶︎ The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro (SAVE 10%): […]

Lightweight Gimbal with a Heavyweight Punch | MOZA Mini-P Review

In this video we review the MOZA Mini-P gimbal designed for for a variety of cameras up to 2 lbs. including some small mirrorless, compact & action cameras, along with of course smartphones. MOZA Genie App video: https://youtu.be/tAuDQKwZod0?t=466 ▶︎ FEATURED GEAR: MOZA Mini-P https://geni.us/xf3adqq (Amazon) or https://geni.us/BmNAEj (B&H) PolarPro LiteChaser Pro with VND http://bit.ly/2SC5QtY FeiyuTech […]

How To Attach a Mic To a Gimbal

In this video we show how to mount a shotgun style mic onto a gimbal. This could also work with a wireless mic receiver. Here we used a smartphone gimbal, but this would work with other larger gimbals too holding traditional cameras. ▶︎FEATURED GEAR Ulanzi Dual Cold Shoe Mount https://amzn.to/39aSMlM Magic Arm https://amzn.to/2PSGSoE Deity V-Mic […]

iPhone Filmmaking | Gear & Shot Breakdown – Snowbrawl

In this video filmmaker Blake Calhoun does a breakdown & commentary about the gear and shots used in Apple’s epic iPhone 11 Pro snowball fight short film, “Snowbrawl” (watch it here first if you haven’t seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM8DcCoZulw). Please note: We have no affiliation with Apple or the short film. ▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 (SAVE […]