VMI evaluation of whether the Canon C500 Mk II is any good? Technology The Canon C500 Mk II may look like a C300 II but it has been completely redesigned and we think that in this configuration it becomes a fully-featured 4K camcorder … Read more
An Ideal Marriage – How to build a kit hire relationship that lasts Other Most GTC members will either regularly or occasionally need to hire items of camera equipment, whether it be a full kit for a long, ongoing shoot, or a one-off lens … Read more
Anamorphic and Full Frame Lens Tests, including a 57 Video Playlist. Lenses Do you ever wonder what a Zeiss Supreme looks like next to a Zeiss Masterprime? or what about a Tokina Vista next to an ARRI Signature prime, or even how … Read more
VMI evaluates the Canon Sumire Primes – the first Canon lenses designed with character Lenses Canon’s latest lens group, the Canon ‘Sumire’ lenses have landed at VMI and 2 sets of 14mm-135mm primes are now complete.
Capturing Wildlife in Super Low-light – all you need to know Cinematography Filmmakers wanting to shoot in extreme low light or even no light conditions have never had it so good. Camera technology had advanced to enable the recording of the most unbelievable images in almost total darkness.
E-Mount Lenses – perfect for the Sony FX9, FS7, AS7 & FS5 Cameras, Lenses Article introducing the native E-Mount lenses
Capturing 2:1 Anamorphic with Alexa LF and S-35 lenses Cameras Capturing 2:1 Anamorphic isn’t quite so straight forward on the Alexa LF and Mini LF, due to the number of photosites on the sensor.
VMI Guide to Film Lenses Lenses Article introducing the differences between film lenses and explaining the terms and factors which distinguish them.
A Filmmaker’s Guide to Sensor Sizes and Lens Formats Cinematography This article aims to help questions such as: – “Will this lens work with my camera?” – “Will this lens cover 8K?” – “Will this lens cover full frame.” – “What will full frame lenses look like on a S-35 sensor.”
Panasonic EVA1 now permits external 5.7K RAW record to external recorders to 30p Cameras The Panasonic EVA1 camera installed with their updated v2.02 firmware enables external 5.7K RAW recording to certain external recorders up to 30p. Presently it works with ATOMOS inferno and will … Read more
Slow Motion – What you REALLY need to know | Phantom VEO 4K | Phantom FLEX 4K Super Slow Motion VMI guide to shooting super slow motion on the Phantom VEO 4K camera.
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.