Gear & Equipment

The right tools can elevate your craft, but choosing the best gear isn’t just about specs—it’s about finding what works for your workflow and creative vision. In this section, I share insights on the cameras, lenses, audio gear, and accessories that help bring stories to life.

From in-depth reviews to practical recommendations, these articles are designed to help you make informed decisions and get the most out of your equipment. Whether you’re a beginner looking for essential gear or an experienced filmmaker optimizing your setup, you’ll find valuable takeaways here.

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How to Set Up and Optimize Your Nikon Z8 for Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Set Up and Optimize Your Nikon Z8 for Video: A Step-by-Step Guide

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.

Why I Switched to Zoom Lenses: The Game-Changing Nikon Z8 & 24-70mm Combo
Why I Switched to Zoom Lenses: The Game-Changing Nikon Z8 & 24-70mm Combo

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.

How to Rig Up Your Nikon Z 8 To Shoot Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Rig Up Your Nikon Z 8 To Shoot Video: A Step-by-Step Guide

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.

A Closer Look At My Camera Rig
A Closer Look At My Camera Rig

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.

How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity
How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity

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.

Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects
Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects

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.

What Support Gear Do I Need To Stabilize My Camera? 9 Tools To Help Get The Shot You Desire
What Support Gear Do I Need To Stabilize My Camera? 9 Tools To Help Get The Shot You Desire

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

What Video Camera Should You Buy? A 7-Step Guide
What Video Camera Should You Buy? A 7-Step Guide

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.

How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling
How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling

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.

Overcoming Obstacles When Traveling with Gear
Overcoming Obstacles When Traveling with Gear

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.

How to Shoot In A Cold Climate - 7 Tips To Keep Your Camera Rolling & Improve Your Final Image
How to Shoot In A Cold Climate - 7 Tips To Keep Your Camera Rolling & Improve Your Final Image

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.

The Shuttle Pod Mini - Features, Assembly & Use
The Shuttle Pod Mini - Features, Assembly & Use

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

The Kessler K-Pod System & Hercules Head Features & Configurations
The Kessler K-Pod System & Hercules Head Features & Configurations

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.

The Kessler Pocket Jib - How to Assemble, Operate, Motorize & Attach a Slider
The Kessler Pocket Jib - How to Assemble, Operate, Motorize & Attach a Slider

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

How to Setup a 3-Axis Move Using the Shuttlepod & Revolution Head
How to Setup a 3-Axis Move Using the Shuttlepod & Revolution Head

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

How to Motorize your Kessler Slider
How to Motorize your Kessler Slider

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.

A Closer Look at the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator
A Closer Look at the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator

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.