Recent content by DvGuru

I am looking to buy assorted pieces of grip equipment -- in particular: c-stands, flags, and reflectors. I'm also in the market for an anamorphic adapter. Please let me know if you have anything you would like to sell. Deniz Turkmen filmfreak29@aol.com

A friend of mine gave me a blank firing handgun to use on a short I am about to shoot. However, the gun does not produce any muzzle flare. After searching around the web I haven't been able to find a blank gun that will produce the flare -- only a loud sound, which I'm adding in post anyway...

I'm in the market for a field mixer. Right now I'm looking at the Azden FMX-2. Does anyone have experience with this mixer?

I am putting together my first lighting kit and was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions as to what I should get. The lights will be used mostly for independent filmmaking. I'm not trying to light anything huge just yet -- just a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen -- small interiors like...

I have a few questions for anyone who has used the Sony PVM-9L3 monitor. 1. How does it connect to the DVX? Composite or S-Video? 2. Is there a way to power it in the field besides the sony B series or Anton Bauer batteries? Since the monitor costs a grand as it is, I don't have another...

I will be making my first short on the dvx-100a this summer. I want the highest resolution possible. Should I shoot 4:3 or with the 16:9 anamorphic adapter to achieve the best look on a theater screen? Since I'm sending the movie out to festivals I want to make the right decision before I start...

I'm thinking about purchasing a dvrig pro. Will I be able to use it if there's a matte box attached to the camera? As of right now, I'm not sure which matte box I'll be using--I just want to make sure I can use one with the rig. Thanks