I purchased the Kessler Crane Pocket Jib and Pocket Dolly last month, which we celebrated with an unboxing video.  Since then, I’ve used it on several commercial shoots and have been very happy with the results.  In this episode, we test the Kessler Crane against Tony Mata’s favorite Cambo Jib and see how it holds [...]

In this episode of NextWaveTV, we take you behind the scenes of a commercial video shooting using Canon HDSLRs and a Sony EX1. Tony Mata’s Websites: Meridian Studios Tony Mata DP

In today’s episode I review the Sidewinder and Bulldog rigs from CPM Filmtools for HDSLR shooters. Find out more information about CPM Filmtools gear at CPMFilmtools.com Note: CPM Filmtools is a sponsor.  As stated in the video, I did this review objectively giving my honest opinion of CPM gear.  I recommended CPM gear before they [...]

In today’s episode of NextWaveTV, we review the new Manfrotto 504HD fluid head and 546B tripod sticks from Manfrotto.

In this episode we show you how to build your own remote start/stop for Canon HDSLRs for under $10. We hope you enjoy the new format of our show. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to kick up the production value of our content. Check back for even more cool stuff coming soon!

A lot of people are picking up DSLR cameras for video production, but have never shot a professional photo in their life. In this episode, I give you a crash course on how to get started shooting wedding photography.

In this episode, I compare the Redrock Micro V1 follow focus to the CineCity Pro Aim follow focus.

In this episode, I show you the gear I use for my DSLR video shoots. [UPDATED] We added a list of gear with links: Canon 5D Mark II DSLR 126 LED Light LCDVF Loupe Redrock Micro Shoulder Rig Redrock microRiser Redrock Microclamp Manfrotto 577 Tripod Plate Redrock Micro Cheesplate CineCity Mattebox Flycam 3000 Zoom H4n [...]

In this episode, I show you how to use a laptop with Canon’s EOS Utility software that comes free with any Canon DSLR to remote view and control your camera.

In this episode, I show you how to add realistic anamorphic lens flares to any digital footage using Adobe After Effects and Video Copilot Optical Flares. The methods I use here are both easy and fast…which can be very important when using effects like this. This is a great alternative to spending thousands of dollars [...]