In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to configure my Nikon Z 8 for video work, ensuring the camera works as seamlessly and efficiently as possible when operating.

In this post, I dive into why the Nikon Z 8 paired with the 24-70mm lens has become my go-to setup for almost every production.

Unlock the potential of your Nikon Z 8 with a customized handheld rig designed for stability, efficiency, and versatility. In this blog post, I break down the components that make up my go-to setup.

Over the last while, I’ve been working to perfect my camera rig and feel I’ve landed on something I’m really happy with. Finding ways to have the equipment fall away and focus on the moment has always been most important and I feel I’ve found that with this rig.

When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and following through with it. The ideas were not grand and the execution was not flawless. For me, it was an outlet and was how I was able to make sense about my current mindset.

One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music licenses and platforms. This post looks at some of my favourite new platforms.

Moving your camera in a way that best tells your story is one of the many tasks that a cinematographer must undertake.

In regards to the type of camera I use, this always depends on what I am shooting. This always depends on the story I am trying to tell.

One of the challenges you need to deal with when you are traveling is how to protect your camera.  In this post, you will find out a few different ways in which you can approach keeping them safe from both damage and theft.

Filming in unfamiliar locations can pose an array of challenges you must overcome. These challenges inevitably determine the success of your trip. In this post, I want to talk about a recent trip I took to the US Virgin Islands which forced me to resort to a back-up plan in order to save a trip that otherwise would have been wasted.

In this post, I want to provide a few tips that I have learned to keep my camera rolling even in less than ideal conditions. I have devised a list of tips to keep your camera rolling, how to improve your final image and most importantly how to keep warm.

This video shows you how to assemble and use the Kessler Shuttle Pod Mini.

In the video below, we take a look at the Kessler K-Pod System & Hercules Head and break down both the features and configurations of the system.

This video walks through how to assemble and operate the KesslerCrane Pocket Jib.

This video shows you how to program the Kessler Shuttlepod and Revolution head.

One of the features of a Kessler sliders is the ability to motorize them. Not only will they allow you to consistently achieve smooth moves, but you can also shoot a time-lapse with this setup.

Recently, the Estimator was released to help take the guess work out of your motion control timelapses. For this video, I wanted to take a closer look at both the BASIC controller and the new ESTIMATOR and find out how accurate it actually was.