LUMIX BGH1: Panasonic’s Versatile Cinema Box

Panasonic announces the release of its first box-style cinema camera, the LUMIX BGH1 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera. The BGH1 offers professional moviemakers and documentary cinematographers/videographers a professional cinema camera in a small cube form factor that is easy to install in a wide range of scenarios. It supports tight shots requiring a camera that… Continue reading LUMIX BGH1: Panasonic’s Versatile Cinema Box

VRig Offers New Custom Ruggedized VR Solution

Burbank, CA. Matthews Studio Equipment announces a new solution that further extends the range of filming environments for Samsung 360 Round camera, offering even more protection from the elements for creators “Samsung approached MSE last year as they began the initial field testing of their new virtual reality camera with IP65 certification,” explains Tyler Phillips,… Continue reading VRig Offers New Custom Ruggedized VR Solution

KICKSTARTER: BEASTGRIP PRO & DOF ADAPTER

Just when you thought we’d hit peak smartphone filmmaking, along comes a gear item on its second Kickstarter run, that hopes to catch the ‘phoneography’ wave before it breaks and crashes. The Beastgrip Pro is a universal lens adapter and professional rig for your smartphone, that turns it into a fully functional camera setup. The Ukrainian inventor of… Continue reading KICKSTARTER: BEASTGRIP PRO & DOF ADAPTER

INDIEMOUNT CAR RIG **UPDATED**

Matthews Studio (MSE) has just announced its first shipment of their newest support product – the IndieMOUNT Car Rig will go out in the next few weeks. The IndieMOUNT has been designed as an affordable solution for mounting smaller camera packages such as DSLRs, HD, Small ENG and Action cameras to moving vehicles. “Back in… Continue reading INDIEMOUNT CAR RIG **UPDATED**