Recent content by zakray

Having a hard time finding some specific info on the Varicam. Could anyone help me out with the following? -What’s the file extension for ProRes, AVC-LongG, and AVC-Proxy? (I assume .mov and .mxf but would like to be sure) -What is the bitrate for AVC-Intra LT and 2K-LT? -Are AVC-LongG and...

Hi all! I recently developed a new app that I thought you might be interested in: http://grayhourmedia.com/formats/ Basically it's an encyclopedia of video formats and cameras, along with a handy space calculator. Let me know if anyone has any feedback, I'd love to hear it!

I'm in the market for a new rig. My last one was a Gini Rig, and it was good, but heavy. So I thought I'd take a look at what they have now, and found this: http://ginirigs.com/shop/v-series-r8-dslr-rig/ It's carbon fiber, which sounds promising, and it mounts the camera below your shoulder...

I recently purchased a Kessler slider and Hercules Head. When using the slider, I mount it to the Hercules head, and mount my Manfrotto head to the slider. When not using the slider, I just mount the Manfrotto head to the Hercules head. The problem is, the Manfrotto head easily gets stuck, and...