Gear Archives - Dare Dreamer Entertainment

Great Interview Lights that Pack a Powerful Punch at the Right Price

Ron Dawson — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:00:11 +0000

My review of the Flashpoint LED lights by Adorama. Without a doubt, one of the most important tools for any filmmaker is light. Light is the basis and foundation for the work we create. Particularly if, like me, you conduct a lot of head and shoulder interviews for documentary-style films and videos. Now, if you’re […]

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Compact Handheld Rigs at NAB

robruscher — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:32:35 +0000

Our new guest blogger and uber-talented camera-man Rob Ruscher gives us a review of some hot handheld gear at NAB this year.

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ioSafe is Fireproof and Waterproof Data Storage

Ron Dawson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Imagine if you could have the equivalent protection of an offsite data solution without having to go offsite. Imagine no more.

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Three Reasons Not to Buy the 5D Mark III Right Now

Ron Dawson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:02 +0000

There seems to be so many differing opinions on whether or not to buy a Canon 5D Mark III for video right now. Here's why I think you definitely should not.

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An Overview of Shane Hurlbut’s Master Cinema Series Event

Ron Dawson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:33 +0000

Last weekend was a DSLR filmmaking, star-studded event as Shane Hurlbut and Letus announced the release of their new DSLR rig system, the Master Cinema Series.

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A Quick Primer on Using Zeiss CP.2 Cinema Lenses

Ron Dawson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:00:41 +0000

Producing our 48 Hour Film Project had a series of “firsts” for me. One of those firsts I mentioned was the first time for me shooting with a Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 cinema lens (pdf link) (specifically the 35mm T2.1). There’s a lot of talk among DSLR filmmakers about the joy and benefits of using […]

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Nikon D7000 Video Review for PPA Mag

Ron Dawson — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:13:49 +0000

I’ve started writing articles for PPA Mag on video production. My most recent article is a review of the Nikon D7000 video features. You can read it here. Below is the test video I made during my time in New Orleans. A few things about the video: There was no real plan for this. It […]

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