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Intro image for article Updated LUTs for Canon Cameras
Tutorials & Guides
Canon has been busy updating their 3D LUTs (Look Up Tables), but they are still using a variant of the 3D '.cube' format that can stymie many popular NLEs (Non-Linear Editing systems) such as Adobe Premiere Pro CC. To help remedy this situation, we've created more widely compatible versions of these LUTs, as well as some creative LUTs, all of which you'll find below.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Gates Underwater Housings
Tutorials & Guides
AbelCine LA is home to a number of certified divers, so in this blog I take a look at some of the most popular offerings from Gates Underwater Products available for rent or sale at AbelCine.
Intro image for article X-FACTOR: RED's New DRAGON-X
Tech News
RED has just released their latest DSMC2 digital cinema camera, DRAGON-X. Featuring a 5K, 3-perf Super35-sized cut (25.6mm x 13.5mm) of their popular DRAGON sensor, DRAGON-X looks to complement the current DSMC2 camera lineup while providing versatility, performance, and value.
Intro image for article 4K for $10K: Canon C300 MK II
Tutorials & Guides
In this, the last episoide of my 4K for $10K series, I cover the Canon C300 MK II. I focus on the camera's core features, both hardware and software, and where I see it fitting into Small to No Crew production environments.
Intro image for article At the Bench: INOVATIV's Apollo Cart
Tutorials & Guides
The Apollo is the latest offering from INOVATIV’s line of equipment carts. Recently, I was able to take one for a test drive. With tool-less assembly, the Apollo can be built from the ground up in mere minutes.
Intro image for article Creating Four Unique Looks with the ARRI Master Anamorphic Flare Set
Tutorials & Guides
Recently, I had the opportunity try out the ARRI Master Anamorphic Flare Set. Paired with the ARRI ALEXA Mini, I shot tests with the 40mm ARRI Master Anamorphic in each configuration of the flare set to compare the effects.
Intro image for article 4K for $10K: Sony FS7 II
Tutorials & Guides
In this episode of my 4K for $10K series, I cover the Sony PXW-FS7M2, or as it's more commonly known, the FS7 II. I focus on the camera's core features, both hardware and software, and where I see it fitting into Small to No Crew production environments.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Sigma FF High Speed Primes
Tutorials & Guides
Our friends at Sigma recently brought by some of their new cine lenses, which will be available soon, for us to have a look at. In this video, I spend some time with the 40mm and 105mm.
Intro image for article Nic's "Herzog" Accessory Kit for RED DSMC2 Cameras
Tutorials & Guides
DSMC2, the latest generation of RED’s camera BRAIN, is not only powerful, but the entire system is extremely versatile. These bodies can house three different sensors: MONSTRO 8K VV, HELIUM 8K, and GEMINI 5K S35. A wide range of modules and accessories expand the possibilities even further. We asked three of our Technical Specialists to describe their ideal RED DSMC2 package. Here’s a look at what’s in Nic’s RED kit.