Stella Pro Lights Review – Pushing Light & Motion’s Filmmaking Lineup to the Max
Light and Motion advertises their line of Stella Pro lights with phrases like: “travels anywhere” and “perfect for mobile...
RED, G-Tech, and Manfrotto Come Out for Gear+Beers in Orange County
You asked, and Filmtools listened: Gear + Beers came to Orange County at the end of March to host...
Gear & Beers Preview
Good news everyone! To cap the month off in spectacular fashion, on Wednesday, February 28th Filmtools will be throwing...
The Need for Speed in a Changing Media Landscape
More video is being produced and distributed than ever before. In this new media landscape, speed has become critical...
Panavision’s new DXL2: Monstro dialed up to “11”
Panavision’s DXL2 is a unique offering, backed by a unique color pipeline. This is not your average Monstro. When...
First Look: GoPro Fusion 360 Cam & Software
The GoPro Fusion is the long-awaited 360 VR camera that shoots a full spherical 5.2k video with seamless stitching...
Is the G-Drive Mobile SSD R-Series a Reliable Storage Option?
There comes a time in every working filmmakers life where at the end of the day, they have to...
The “large format” look: Sigma primes on a RED Monstro, in 8K
What’s the big deal about large format cinematography? Shallow focus on wide shots. It’s a big deal. One of...
The 2018 Compact Cinema Camera Shootout
There are a few things you should know about the “shootout” video that I’ve just completed, especially in light...
Meet Me at Arri Burbank on January 19th
If you’ve got some time to spare on January 19th, and you’re near Burbank, stop by and see me...