Monthly Archives: May 2012

Video: Teenie Weenie Grip Gear – PART 5: The Gripper 3025 plus Triangulation Kit

The fifth installment in a series from Filmtools on Teenie Weenie Grip Gear and how to utilize it in the best way to engineer a solid, steady car mount. Part five covers the various configurations of the super-versatile Gripper 3025 … Continue reading

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Video: J.L. Fisher 7th Annual Mixer & BBQ Lunch with the SOC, ICG & ASC Recap

This year marked the 7th Annual Mixer and BBQ Lunch at J.L. Fisher, an event that has become, in the words of Dave Frederick, SOC, “a Hollywood tradition.” Each year, the event is held at J.L. Fisher where tours are … Continue reading

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Canon Cinema EOS C300 Menu Simulator

A lot of buzz has been going around about the Canon EOS C300, and for good reason. Most people want to be able to get their hands on them, even if it’s only for an hour or so, to run … Continue reading

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Canon Service Notice: The EF200 f/2L IS USM & EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera

Canon has just issued a Service Notice that makes 5D Mark III users aware of “abnormal noise” when using 2 specific Canon lenses but that the camera does not need to be repaired as a result: To Users of the … Continue reading

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EOS 7D DSLR Cameras of Choice for Stunts / Action Work on Set of “Marvel’s The Avengers”

1920 x 1080 HD Recording And 24p Frame Rate Enable Gripping Point-Of-View Shots for Theatrical Filmmaking LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 9, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its EOS 5D … Continue reading

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Video: Teenie Weenie Grip Gear – PART 4: Ultimate Camera Car Mount Timelapse & Reference

In the final installment of our four part series on Teenie Weenie Grip Gear and how to utilize it in the best way to engineer a solid, steady car mount, Stan and Nick go all out constructing a monster rig … Continue reading

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