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A video slate, or clapper board, can serve multiple purposes in production. When using multiple cameras in a scene, having a slate can help confirm which roll, scene, and take you're looking at in…
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A video slate, or clapper board, can serve multiple purposes in production. When using multiple cameras in a scene, having a slate can help confirm which roll, scene, and take you're looking at in…

The Kessler Pocket Jib allows us to put the camera where our arms and tripods aren't willing to go. By being able to fully maneuver the jib, its 100mm bowl allows you to mount a fluid head which wi…

Talk about having every tool when we need one. Any gear we have with screws and knobs can be a hassle. We keep this Gerber Multi-tool on us at all times no matter where the set is. This assures tha…
Sometimes you don't have enough room for a tripod, or any other stabilization. That's where monopods come in handy! Having a monopod is an excellent backup of not being able to lug around a hefty t…

Sometimes the best way to execute the shot you want is to not touch the camera at all. The Shutterboss Timer Remote allows us to do just that. With a 3 pin connection for canons, the wired remote c…

We can't always film in the studio. Therefore, we enjoy when we stumble upon equipment that is easy to travel with. The 5-in-1 Reflector helps us prevent those unwanted shadows on our talent, yet c…

Having to travel with a bunch of equipment can be a huge hassle. We depend on these portable Bi-Color LED lights by F&V for on the road sets. Not only are they extremely portable, but we don't have…

We're always looking for gear that will bring better resolution pictures and videos to the table. The GoPro Hero 4 Black does exactly that. Supporting 4K footage, the Hero is great for aerial and u…

The Kessler Crane Second Shooter is a 3 Axis motion control system that allows you to pinpoint the exact shot you want by tilting, panning, and even sliding. The awesome keyframable positions makes…

The Canon 580 flash is a great addition to our lighting inventory. The 360 degree swivel head allows us to get any lighting angle we need on a subject. With a metal hot shoe you can adapt the flash…