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5 DIY Camera Stabilizers You Can Build Yourself

by H.Cherdon | Jan 10, 2015 | Blog, Cinematography, Equipment

There’s no excuse for crappy, non-stabilized camera footage. Of course, you don’t want to shoot everything on a tripod and camera stabilization devices can be quite expensive. But that’s no excuse. So, here are several camera stabilizers you can...

How to Properly Roll or Wrap a Cable

by H.Cherdon | Jan 2, 2015 | Blog, Cinematography, Equipment, Grip, Electric & Lighting, Production

If you’re on my set, you had better know – or learn very quickly – how to properly roll a cable, that is to properly “over and under” a cable.

The C-Stand Explained

by H.Cherdon | Jan 2, 2015 | Blog, Cinematography, Defined, Equipment, Grip, Electric & Lighting

C-Stands are an old-time favorite of film crew. They are incredibly versatile and are a great tool to have in your arsenal.

Why Apple Boxes Are Totally Underrated

by H.Cherdon | Jan 1, 2015 | Cinematography, Defined, Equipment

Need to lift something? Stand on something? Raise a table? Level a tripod? There are so many uses for an apple box, it’s ridiculous.

“Field Of View” Improves Productions Through Philosophy

by Jeffrey Buras | Oct 30, 2010 | Cinematography, Equipment

I’ve seen a ton of “how-to” videos on the web showing how to use a specific piece of equipment or how to do a specific technique. These are all fine, and might teach me a thing or two, but very few address knowledge over equipment. One of the most...