Smoke, A Creative Tool: A Lighting Tutorial By Jay P. Morgan In this Slanted Lens lighting tutorial we take a look at using smoke as a creative tool. I’m going to concentrate on using smoke to create a silhouette and to show sun-rays. When I shoot I often have a smoke machine on hand. When I shoot on location I always have one. Smoke gets me out of trouble if I have a background that needs to be covered up
About the Video One of the features of a Kessler Crane sliders is the ability to motorize them. In this video, you will see how to install the motor and motor mount to your Kessler Crane slider (Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly, Stealth, Cineslider, Pocket Dolly v1 & v2). Video Links To view or purchase items seen in the video, please visit the links below: ElektraDrive Bundles: kesslercrane.com/category-s/123.htm. Sliders: kesslercrane.com/dolly-sliders-s/49.htm. Motion Control Products: kesslercrane.com/motion-control-s/104.htm. Music provided by The Music Bed. http://www.themusicbed.com.
KUTV presents the latest installment of The Milkman. In this episode, Daniel gets some luck from ‘the filmmaking gods’ which helps to set production back on track. For more information about the series, check out the page on KUTV at http://bit.ly/iwrRZc. Find out more about the players on the “Crew” page at: http://bit.ly/lIKSCf
Vimeo has recently released a new video series: Do More With Your DSLR. In this installment, you will learn about DSLR rigs, as well as the Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly. Find out what they are, how to use one, and other great tips for keeping your shots stable and how to also add movement to your shots. Read the full Video School lesson here: vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/175/do-more-with-your-dslr-building-a-rig. Also check out the other lesson in the series as well: vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/174/do-more-with-your-dslr-working-with-available-light. To view or
Tickets on Sale Tomorrow at 1pm Eastern Guess what’s happening THIS Monday? Tickets for the exclusive screening of TimeScapes during NAB go on sale at 1pm eastern! To find out more and/or purchase your tickets, click here. We recommend that your finger is over the purchase button at 1pm as these tickets will sell out fast!!! This is an event you will not want to miss. TimeScapes 4K Trailer
New Slanted Lens Video by Jay P. Morgan Natural Light & Strobes on Location: A Lighting Lesson In this Slanted Lens video we look at the process of combining natural light and strobes on location. It’s hard to shoot video and stills on the same set-up unless you plan for it. We needed both a crane shot and stills from our Pioneer set-up. Using a Kessler Crane we shot the crane shot during the sweet light time at sunset and
Website Launch! We have just launched our new site for the Kessler Fusion. If you like to find out more or have a closer look at the system, click here to visit the new site. What is the Kessler Fusion? Kessler Fusion is the most advanced motion control system on the planet. With it’s near limitless connectivity and multi-axis control, it will be the only system you’ll ever buy. Take control of the super intuitive interface with fully configurable key
Kessler Crane & Shoot Edit Learn bring you Masters In Motion in NYC! NYC is practically synonomous with filmmaking. As a city with such historic roots firmly planted in such a diverse film community, New York is the perfect backdrop for a one day exclusive Masters in Motion workshop. Don’t miss out on this unique experience on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at the Tribeca Cinemas. General admission is $199. To sign up and/or find out more, click here. About the
We recently chatted with Lewis about his new film. Kessler University (KU): Tell me a little about yourself. Lewis Carlyle (LC): Greetings from beautiful Colorado Springs! My name is Lewis Carlyle and I am the owner and creative director for Sun Gallery Photography. Together, my partner Danielle and I take on both video and photography projects all around the world. We shoot everything from food and fashion to portraits and landscapes. KU:Why did you choose Kessler over other companies? What
Yannick Barthe has been filming aircrafts for 6 years. We recently caught up with Yannick to find out a little about him and what it is like shooting in confined spaces. Kessler University (KU): Tell me a little about yourself. Yannick Barthe (YB): I studied Engineering Sciences (electronics) and today my principal job is quality manager in an electronic manufacturing company in Switzerland. I’m also an autodidact and independent swiss filmmaker, cameraman, and photographer. You will find me at airfields
KUTV presents the latest installment of The Milkman. In this episode, Daniel gets some news that could potential put a halt to production. For more information about the series, check out the page on KUTV at http://bit.ly/iwrRZc. Find out more about the players on the “Crew” page at: http://bit.ly/lIKSCf
Over the last two winters Carson Garner (F9Photo) shot a documentary about Ski Patrol & Search and Rescue teams with the help of 14 talented filmmakers in Montana. The project has turned out as an amazing visual compilation of the life and science behind back country snow safety. To view the The Snow Guardian Movie Trailer, click here. We have attached a little information about the project below from the Kickstarter page. Across the West, there had been 13 avalanche
***Update*** The 1st Annual APA Member Short Video Contest is now open for submission. Only APA Members are eligible to submit a video but other participants in the production of the video do not have to be APA members. Videos are limited to 1 minute minimum and 5 minutes maximum in length, including titles and credits. Strictly enforced. Great Prizes by some awesome sponsors! Over $15,000 in prize value. Enter early and give yourself plenty of time for your “LIKES”
About the Film The Red Bull Supernatural contest takes snowboarding to the next level – and crowns the overall victor snowboarding’s best all-rounder. In this new (first of it’s kind) series, Curt takes the viewer to locations that not many get to experience. On this project, Curt used a ton of Kessler gear in it so we thought we would share it with you! About the Director Director Curt Morgan is known for pushing both the snowboard film industry as
About the Film By Preston Kanak I recently spent a week in Montana with F9 Photo & Eric Hines shooting some content for Carson’s film, Snow Guardians. ‘Snow Guardians’ is an immensely visual documentary on the life and work of Ski Patrol at several Montana Ski Resorts as well as the Search and Rescue teams that respond to winter emergencies in the backcountry. Follow Ski Patrollers and backcountry search and rescue teams in the Rocky Mountains. The goal will be
About the Vimeo Awards It’s submission time for the second round of the Vimeo awards! Grants of $5,000 will be awarded to the winners of each of the 13 categories, and a grant of $25,000 will be presented to the winner of the Best Video Award. Entrants can submit any original work that premiered anywhere online between July 31, 2010 and February 20, 2012, or any original work that has never been premiered. This means that if you don’t have
KUTV presents the latest installment of The Milkman. In this episode, Daniel casts to remaining principal cast members, locks down his location and is forced to overcome some crewing problems. For more information about the series, check out the page on KUTV at http://bit.ly/iwrRZc. Find out more about the players on the “Crew” page at: http://bit.ly/lIKSCf
New Slanted Lens Video by Jay P. Morgan DSLR Basics: Part 1 of 2 Camera Support This is a look at DSLR basics as of today. Things have changed from the first month the 5D Mark 2 came out. Changed for the better as the industry has adapted and progressed with this explosive tool. Part one is a look at the basic way to set up and support the camera with the new tools that have evolved. All the basics
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