In Focus: DSLR Accessories

In this week’s In Focus, Mike Manzoori talks about three basic accessories we should have to accompany our DSLR for filming- an external microphone, a viewfinder and a mini tripod. He takes us through some examples and shows us how to rig some stuff ourselves. All-in-all, a very helpful video.

The Canon 3D

No, not like it shoots in three dimensions, thats just the name. It is 46mp full-frame with dual DIGIC 5+ processors. Also Canon has addressed the issue of sensor overheating and did something to help. Not sure what it is. These are all rumors I guess, everything will be unveiled at this years Photokina.

In Focus: Lenses

Skate photographer Sam McGuire goes through the three main focal lengths- fisheye, wide angle and telephoto, and how they relate to what you’re shooting.

“Don’t be scared to get in there with the fisheye, ya know?”

5050 Skatepark mix

Check this edit from Staten Island’s new 5050 Skatepark featuring Nick Seabasty, Sean Ricany, and more.

In Focus: DSLR Camera Settings

Jason Hernandez goes through the basics of setting up a picture style on your DSLR in order to get the most dynamic and versatile image. Also he goes through the process of “digitally marking” a file on your camera in order to protect it from being deleted.

In Focus: Camera Handles

Mike Manzoori discusses the basics of camera handles and a couple of different options in purchasing. If you are on the market for one, why not purchase from a fellow BMX rider? Two options are the Navi Handle and the Z-Rig.

In Focus: Filmer Boards

Cinematographer Mike Manzoori explains the ins and outs of a filmer board in this weeks “In Focus”. Get a closer look at some of our favorite BMX filmers boards in this Props article.

Photo gallery on the union

Check out my photo gallery over on BMXunion. 15 photos from the this spring.

In Focus: Timelapses with Ricki Bedenbaugh

Skateboard filmer Ricki Bedenbaugh goes through the steps necessary to create timelapses with both an SLR camera and a video camera.

Cult’s Dehart/Swain Storm Sweepstakes Winner

So a  few months back Cult held the Dehart/Swain Storm video edit competition. Out of 50 edits submitted, Chase D. chose Ryan Olsons’s for the grand prize. The grand prize consisted of a (At the time not available yet) Chase Dehart Butter frame, fork, pedals, tons of stickers… And the bragging rights haha.

Personally could not think of a more deserving dude than Olson, has to be about the most dedicated/innovative street rider in the area. I’m more than certain you will hear more from him in the future.

So Olson hit me up a few weeks ago so we could go get a couple shots of his “Buttery” new rig and this is what we got, follow the link and hope you enjoy! http://www.cultcrew.com/butter-winner-ryan-olson

Here is the edit that got him the CULT winnings.