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The gear that makes movie magic
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items From cameras that record breathtaking vistas to editing software that polishes every frame, tools are the hidden heroes of film production. The perfect gear is more than simply equipment; it's the secret sauce behind all outstanding films.
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Cameras & Accessories
Lenses
Audio Gear
Lighting Equipment
Editing Essentials
Storage Solutions
Cameras & Accessories
The 6K variant includes an EF lens mount, allowing you to use lenses from other cameras such as a DSLR, URSA Mini Pro, or even the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera. You may generally use off-the-shelf photography lenses, which offer fantastic creati...
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Excellent for low-light shooting and adaptable filmmaking, with 4K capability.
Sony Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera
Lightweight and intended for mirrorless cameras, resulting in smooth cinematic pictures.
DJI RS 3 Combo 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
Capture sweeping landscape shots or mimic iconic bird's-eye-view movie scenes.
DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone & DJI RC Remote &4K Rotating Gimbal 48MP
Lenses
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is an excellent introduction to the world of EOS prime lenses, as it is compact and lightweight. With an effective focal length of 80mm on APS-C cameras and 50mm on full-frame cameras, this prime lens is ideal for portrait...
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
A flexible zoom lens with sharp image quality for video and photography.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art Lens + 128GB SD Card
Audio Gear
A high-quality on-camera microphone provides clear, professional audio.
Rode VideoMic Pro+ Shotgun Microphone
The H4n Pro serves as a 2-input/2-output USB audio interface for PC or Mac, allowing you to record directly to your computer.
Zoom H4n Pro Portable Recorder, All Black
Ideal for interviews and documentary filmmaking.
Sennheiser EW 100-ME4 Wireless Lavalier
Lighting Equipment
Affordable, bright, and versatile lighting for studio setups.
Aputure Amaran 100d S LED Video Light
Adjustable hue and brightness, ideal for creative lighting.
NEEWER RGB LED Video Light Stick, 3200K-5600K
Complete lighting kit for professional installations.
GVM RGB LED Video Lighting Kit 800D, 3 Packs
Editing Essentials
a powerhouse for editing in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Adobe Premiere.
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Pro, 16GB
Color-accurate monitor for video editors.
LG UltraFine 27" 4K UHD Monitor 27UN850-W
an easy editing interface to improve workflow in Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.
Loupedeck Live – Custom Console for Streaming
DaVinci Resolve is a video editing and color grading software developed by Blackmagic Design. This software is widely used in the film, television and advertising industries.
DaVinci Resolve 19 | Blackmagic Design
Storage Solutions
Video files are stored quickly and reliably.
SAMSUNG T7 Shield 4TB Portable SSD - Black
Large projects benefit from high-capacity, quick raid storage.
G-Technology 8TB G-SPEED Shuttle SSD
Miscellaneous Essentials
A sturdy tripod for steady pictures.
Manfrotto 502 Pro Video Head with 504PLONG
provides cover and mounting choices for your camera system.
SmallRig Cage for Sony A7R V/A7 IV/A7S III
This high-performance Extreme Pro microSD SDXC card is ideal for Android™ smartphones, action cameras, or drones. It supports 4K UHD video recording, Full HD video, and high-quality photographs.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card
Workshop & Film School
A Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that supports independent films and the artist community assists filmmakers in producing films, building audiences, and diversifying the film business. Film Independent welcomes members who are passionate ab...
Film Independent
Cine Gear Expo is an annual event that includes exhibitors, seminars, film competitions, and prizes for professionals in the film, video, technology, entertainment, and media industries. Also provides the ability to learn new production services. Net...
Cine Gear Expo | Technology, Entertainment, and Media
Prague Film School trains aspiring filmmakers and actors to become film professionals. This is accomplished through a praxis-heavy curriculum involving each student in up to 30 productions annually, many of which end up in the Industry’s top film fes...
Prague Film School
Film Festival
to immerse yourself in global cinema and network with professionals. Attend workshops or panels about lighting, editing, or storytelling during these festivals.
The Sundance Film Festival is held every January in Park City, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; and at Sundance Resort.
Many films that premiere at Sundance go on to be nominated for and win Oscars.
Sundance Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is an international film festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world and has always been an important destination for film...
Toronto International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale is an annual film festival held in Berlin, Germany. The festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world and is included in the "Big Three" film festivals along with the Venice Film...
Berlin International Film Festival