ABOUT ZACUTO FILMS: About Zacuto Films Wanting to come full circle and get back to their roots of creating original content, In December 2008, film/video veterans Steve Weiss and Jens Bogehegn created their first Webisodic Series: FilmFellas. Shot in HD 24p, the round-table discussion, with an infinite background, creates the perfect intimate setting for viewers to get into the minds of emerging filmmakers. For a complete schedule of Zacuto Films Programming, visit http://www.zacuto.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FILMFELLAS: FilmFellas: a behind the scenes peek featuring influential and emerging new filmmakers who are making, creating, and challenging the independent film scene and how we view entertainment. Follow this continuing series...you won't want to miss a webisode as the cast and topics change. Producers Steve Weiss, Jens Bogehegn and Scott Lynch sit down and dine with industry movers and shakers where talking film is their family business. To view behind the scenes footage, and watch first-run FilmFellas webisodes, visit zacuto.com/filmfellas. "As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a filmmaker." If this is your mantra, then you've got to see FilmFellas! http://www.zacuto.com/filmfellas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT CRITICS: In August 2009, Steve Weiss, Director of FilmFellas/critics, and Philip Bloom, a London based Cinematographer, come together as dueling co-hosts to candidly critique web based video content. [ critics ] Premiering August 17th, Zacuto Films presents a new webisodic series which brings together film/video veterans, Steve Weiss, Director of FilmFellas/critics, and Philip Bloom, a London based Cinematographer and Filmmaker. With the growing popularity of video content sharing forums and video-centric social networking sites such as Vimeo, the program is the first webisodic show which critiques exclusively: web based video content. [ critics ] offering an eclectic mix of personalities, perspectives and laughter. "The personalities of Weiss and Bloom are electric." To watch the full web series and to see behind the scenes footage and exclusives, visit http://www.zacuto.com/critics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GREAT CAMERA SHOOTOUT 2010: Zacuto Films presents, "The Great Camera Shootout 2010: a three part web series where gunslinging HD DSLRs face-off against legendary 35mm Film." The webisodic series showcases the top performing hybrid HD-DSLR cameras: Canon: 5D MKII, 7D, 1D, 550D/T2i Rebel, Nikon D3s, Panasonic GH1 and compares the image quality of these cameras against the gold standard of 35mm film. In addition, the Canon 5D MKII test includes the new 24p firmware. See the reactions to this test following 2K screenings, where HD DSLRs are compared to 35mm Film. The test results were projected in a 2K theatrical environment at three screening locations: Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch, LucasFilms Ltd., AFI (American Film Institute) Theater in Hollywood and the FilmWorkers Astro Color Timing Theater in Chicago. Hear commentary from the screenings by top ASC, Hollywood, Indie Film and Event & Convergence Photographers. http://www.zacuto.com/shootout ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAST & CREW - FILMFELLAS: Executive Producer: Jens Bogehegn. Producers: Jens Bogehegn, Steve Weiss and Scott Lynch. Web Series Director: Steve Weiss. Editor: Daniel Skubal. Marketing/Social Media: Susan Rapp. CAST & CREW - CRITICS: Steve Weiss: Host/Web Series Director. Host: Philip Bloom. Producers: Jens Bogehegn, Steve Weiss and Scott Lynch. Editor: Daniel Skubal. Marketing/Social Media: Susan Rapp. CAST & CREW - GREAT CAMERA SHOOTOUT 2010: Jens Bogehegn (Web Series Executive Producer), Robert Primes ASC (Director of Photography), Philip Bloom (DP – Color Profiles). Gary Adcock (Digerati), Ryan Emerson (Colorist) and Steve Weiss (Web Series Director). SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY: Shane Hurlbut ASC, Stephen Goldblatt ASC, BSC, Stephen Lighthill ASC, Rick McCallum, Stu Maschwitz, David Wexler, Kevin Shahinian, David Robin, The Bui Brothers, Boris Wexler and more.
FilmFellas Cast 8 ~ Farewell Trailer In this farewell trailer, Steve Weiss, Jens Bogehegn, Scott Lynch and Daniel Skubal discuss the creation of the FilmFellas Series and how the intimate setting has allowed over 25 filmmakers to openly discuss their craft. *Trailer edited by Karen Abad To watch all the webisodes in Cast 8 visit: http://www.zacuto.com/filmfellas-cast-8 * For more information on Zacuto Films Original programming visit: http://www.zacuto.com/original-web-content
They have arrived! The much anticipated Zeiss Compact Prime CP2 Lenses are now available from Zacuto Rentals and can be shipped anywhere nationwide. Specifically targeting the HDSLR hybrid market, these cine-style lenses are designed for shooters who are accustomed to cinema style shooting and need extreme accuracy in focus and greater aperture control. Now available for rental: Zeiss CP2 Lenses in 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm. Contact Leo or Joe for current availability and pricing options...
Focused on the expanding indie filmmaker market, Sony has announced the release of its new super 35mm digital production camera, the PMW-F3. Sony is calling their new PWM-F3 a camera for “professional shooters, resulting in high-performance digital capabilities at an ‘indie’ price.” Sounds perfect for Zacuto – and it is! The Sony F3 has high sensitivity and shallow depth of field. It comes with a PL mount adaptor giving users more flexibility in lens selection. These qualities make the camera ...
In this product instructional video, Steve Weiss and Jens Bogehegn introduce the new Jumper which makes Zacuto Shooter Kit systems compatible. Thus, now you can easily switch from Run & Gun shooting with our DSLR Gorilla Kit to our multi-functional & quick releasable, DSLR Baseplate System for more cinema style shooting. The Jumper is an accessory for customers who already own Zacuto’s DSLR Baseplate, or a kit that contains the DSLR baseplate, and would like to have Gorilla Kit run n gun capab...
Zacuto's DSLR Z-Cage ~ Pimped Out! Get the first peek at Zacuto's new DSLR Z-Cage. Steve Weiss, Jens Bogehegn and Photographer Andrew Wehde put together a pimp daddy of a rig with the top performing DSLR Canon 5D MKII. The Big Daddy rig is showcased with our new DSLR baseplate, which comes standard with every Z-cage and is fully expandable. In this video, nothing is left behind and yes, the Z-boys get a little crazy with the addition of the iPhone Grip and possible cup holder. For more informa...
Gorilla Kits are simply “points of contact” kits. These rigs have been developed to be lightweight for a more “on the go” gorilla shooter. We recommend the Gorilla kits for journalists as well as event and indie shooters who might be doing a combination of still photography and small clips of high definition video. Gorilla kits are extremely light weight. These kits are not necessarily designed for long periods of shooting, for that, we recommend our shoulder mounted kits in our Cinema line. T...
In this product video, Steve Weiss and Jens Bogehegn explain the benefits of the new line of DSLR optical viewfinders: Zacuto's Z-Finder Pro and Z-Finder Jr. These viewfinders are manufactured in the USA and designed for use with a wide range of DSLR cameras, including the Canon 5D, 7D, 1D, Rebel T2i and Nikon D3s and D7000. Steve and Jens discuss the different levels of magnification, special features, extender frames and 2 different types of tall frames for use with battery grips and tall bo...
Z-Finder EVF Video Series ~ Part 5: “It’s All About Power” In The Great Battery Shootout 2011, Steve, Jens, Scott & Karen discuss the battery design for the new EVF in comparison to Canon’s DSLR battery. Discharge rate & recharge rates determine the winner. ABOUT ZACUTO'S EVF VIEWFINDER Zacuto is changing the game again! We are transforming the form factor of DSLR cameras for video use with our Z-Finder EVF. The Z-Finder EVF is a 3.2” high resolution monitor that will be used in conjunction wi...
Co-hosts Steve Weiss and Philip Bloom go head-to-head in this special edition promo and deliver the most constructive critiques to date. Finally, Steve gets it and Phil ends up with the goods. In [ critics ], film/video veterans, Steve Weiss, Director of FilmFellas & Critics, and Philip Bloom, a London based Cinematographer and Filmmaker, come together as dueling co-hosts to candidly critique web based content. [ critics ] offering an eclectic mix of personalities, perspectives and laughter. S...
FilmFellas Cast 7: Webisode 33 ~ The Real World The fellas divulge various ways to handle bad reviews & testy film critics. Next, they discuss finding subjects, storytelling & how reality television has changed the landscape of docu filmmaking. To watch the full webisodic series please visit zacuto.com/filmfellas-cast-7 FilmFellas Cast 7: Documentaries “Masters of Non-Fiction” features an award winning cast of Documentary filmmakers with David Grubin, the most decorated documentarian in histo...