The difference between the Phantom FLEX 4K and Phantom VEO 4K Super Slow Motion This is an article illustrating the differences between the Phantom FLEX 4K and Phantom VEO 4K and including essential Information about the Vision Research Phantom VEO 4K that you really need to know before your first production.
2016 Film Zoom Lens Comparison Chart Lenses A very useful chart including all current film zoom lenses in a table and compariring useful data including image coverage, front diameter, weight, min T stop etc.Compiled by Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock and reproduced with kind permission from Tom Fletcher
Wireless Lens Control Systems – all you need to know (updated Sep 19) Technology THIS ARTICLE AIMS TO INTRODUCE THE CURRENT RANGE OF WIRELESS LENS CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH VMI CONSIDERS THE BEST IN THEIR FIELD AND EXPLAIN WHY WE THINK THAT THEY WORK VERY WELL IN GIVEN SCENARIOS.
Easyrig – all you need to know Grip This is a short article to explain the principles behind the Easyrig concept and to introduce the product range of models with advice to their suitability for various camera configurations.
Sigma Cine Primes and Zooms – all you need to know Lenses This article seeks to introduce the range of Sigma Cine Primes, Classic Primes and Film Zooms and to explain why we like them as much as we do.
Best Practice for avoiding Data Loss and strategies to fix if you do Media, DIT and Streaming This article gives some useful tips to prevent data loss from happening and to know what to do if you are unlucky enough to experience it.
2019 Camera Comparison Chart Cameras A very useful chart including all current HD and 4K cameras in a table and compariring useful data including image size, latitude, pixel resolution power consumption etc.Compiled by Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock with information gathered from numerous conversations with various cinematographers, colorists, colleagues and manufacturers. and reproduced with kind permission from Tom Fletcher
2016 Anamorphic Prime Lens Chart Lenses Compiled by Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock with information gathered from numerous conversations with various cinematographers, colorists, colleagues and manufacturers and reproduced with kind permission from Tom Fletcher. Click on the chart to … Read more
DON’T LEAVE EQUIPMENT IN UNATTENDED VEHICLES – PREVENT THEFT Other Theft from vehicles and sets accounts for more than half of all equipment theft. Here are some guidelines to assist you to reduce this growing problem.
Alexa Mini or Amira – which should I choose? Cameras This is a short article to highlight the differences and similarities between the two cameras in order to assist VMI clients in making sensible and informed choices about which system would be most suitable for a given project.
Achieving More From Your Production Budget Other A guide to answering questions of How to compare rental prices from competing rental companies? What equipment to use? Whether to buy or hire? Or, if buying is considered, then when is the right time to buy?
Ronin & MōVI Gimbals – all you need to know Grip This article explains the benefits and limitations of using these Gimbal systems and provides essential information if you want to use one in production. Revised June 2021. Introduction This is … Read more
Guide: How to Shoot Bullet Time Cinematography A VMI guide with video, courtesy of Stephen Roach and Jermaine Allen of Merchant Cantos showing just how easy it is to create unique ‘Bullet time 360″ videos for the ultimate ‘hero’ selfie.
The Canon C300 Mk II vs C300 – What’s the fuss about? Cameras Article exploring the differences between the Mk I and Mk II C300 camera.
Types of Apple Prores Codecs Media, DIT and Streaming A brief introduction to the various types of Apple ProRes formats with a link to download the full Apple White Paper.
Lighting – a short walk through the minefield of location lighting for Film & TV Lighting This is a short article examining the most popular lighting fixtures and technologies.
VMI tripods are now supplied in HPRC tripod tubes as standard Grip What is the collective term for tripod tubes? We think that it is a pyramid! Back in 2018, VMI elected to replace the soft bags of Sachtler Video 18, … Read more
What it is like to shoot with Uncoated Lenses – Duncan Telford DoP Cinematography, Lenses DoP Duncan Telford shot a Weetabix commercial with Uncoated Cooke Mini S4s and describes in this article what it is like to shoot with uncoated lenses and how this look varies between different types of lenses
2016 revised IATA Guidelines on air transport of Lithium-ion batteries Other, Technology The rules have on air travel with Lithium-ion batteries have become much more restrictive over the past few years and you have to be aware of recent stricter limitations for transporting Lithium-ion batteries. This article has been completely updated with the guidance of IATA in July 2016 to help make you aware of these new rules.
Do we adopt 4K now or wait for 8K? Cinematography A short summary of the big IBC dilemma: adopt 4K now or wait for 8K (AKA UHD-1 or UHD-2).
How Infrared light affects Cinematography Cinematography Infrared cinematography opens up a whole new spectrum of light not visible to the unaided eye. This has the potential to give otherwise ordinary scenes a surreal and dream-like appearance … Read more
UNCOATED lenses – what you need to know Cinematography, Lenses This article seeks to explore the effects that removing the lens coatings can have on an image. ‘uncoated lenses’
Shooting with B4 mount Video lenses on large sensor cameras. Cinematography A short article to explain how to shoot with B4 (traditional HD) lenses on large sensor cameras.