Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, this here is my clapperboard that I DIY modded it to have a lot of improvements so it can be used on set avoiding a lot of issues, but also make certain things faster. Under here is just a very basic and affordable clapperboard you can easily buy from Amazon […]
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Accsoon F-C01 – https://amzn.to/3THRl54 This is the Accsoon F-C01 remote follow focus, it is a basic remote follow focus kit that does what you want. I already have used it on a few projects where I worked as a focus puller and now this set lives in my First AC bag as a good back […]
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I currently own both the Nanlite Forza 60 and the FS150. The reason why I want to compare the two, is both are entry level lights from Nanlite, one from the Forza models line and the other from the FS. While the FS150 cost less than the Forza 60, I would like to see why […]
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Welcome filmmakers, let me introduce you to the Yolobox Pro and 8 reasons why this device could help you to get better live streams or even make an easier workflow to output online content. Brief explanation of the Yolobox Pro, it is an almost all in one streaming device / recorder and monitor built into […]
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Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, looking into Canon’s more recent patents, found something which might be the Canon XC20 camera. In 2021 Canon filed and granted an improvement to the original patent design from 2017, which also was granted in 2021. So it is likely they could still release this camera. Overall camera design is […]
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Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, with a new camera rumor, it’s the possible Canon EOS C5. The shape of this camera looks a lot like a Red Komodo in many ways, but with the rear turned 90 degrees. Though this patent image isn’t new, many reports say they couldn’t find the source, saying that I […]
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In this box is the Chiopt Xtreme compact zoom, full frame lens with a focal length of 28 to 85mm with a continuous T-stop of 3.2. You might not have heard of Chiopt, though this is their first rodeo making a cine lens, but Chiopt has more than a decade of experience developing and manufacturing […]
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Whats make a lens a macro lens? What’s the difference between 1X and 2x magnification? How to define “working distance” and “focusing distance”? Come to join our macro Monday class and learn more about macro photography. For more about Laowa macro lenses, please visit us at https://www.venuslens.net/ VO & Editing @chungdha
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I recently built this DIY 180 orbit rig from available camera accessories. To make shots like this. You might think why not just use a turntable, well I don’t like the look of only the product spinning while the background is static. While moving the camera around the subject gives a much more dynamic look […]
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Have you heard of the brand called Accsoon, they have a wireless video transmitter called the CineEye 2s pro. The S in the 2s stands for the sdi Port it got next to the hdmi. What is special about Cineeye 2s pro, is that you can connect up to 4 receiver units with this video […]
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Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, a very interesting new Anamorphic lens set coming out from Schneider-Kreuznach partnering with Dulens. Basically Schneider-Kreuznach is making an anamorphic single focus adapter, while Dulens supplies the taking lenses. The set is called ISCO4ALL, it includes Iscorama 54 CU-1.5x adapter with 3 cine lenses: the 43mm t2.4, 58mm t2.4 and […]
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Hey filmmakers Chung Dha here, this video we are going to show you how to get the most out of your Anamorphic lens on Sony mirrorless cameras like the Sony A7siii, A7iv, A7iii or any of the A6000 series. Though Sony mirrorless misses anamorphic features, there are some tricks that I have found to be […]
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If you are trying to enter your film into certain festivals or contest, you might have encountered rules about DCP delivery. DCP means Digital Cinema Package and there are certain requirement you should follow to make pass the regulations and also enable playing in theater without any issues. DCP Aspect Ratios Flat 1.85:1 = 1998×1080 […]
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Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here! In this video I am going to show you how to make a DIY Deakinizer lens, but first for those who don’t know what a Deakinizer is. The Deakinizer is a special modified lens commissioned by Roger Deakins. Main look of this lens is a spot focus with zoom blur […]
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In this video we cover how to quickly build a story for a for a 48hour film project, where you finish making a short film within 48hours, as time is at the essence you don’t want to be stuck thinking of a story to script for too long and not have enough time to finish […]
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Hey Filmmakers, Chung Dha here! This video covers 5 beginner script writing mistakes that I have personally encountered in past projects, working with students and beginning filmmakers. First is not writing a story. You might think everybody should know how to write a story, but many have not even questioned: what makes a story, a […]
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Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, this video we covering the basics of a screenplay format, first of all you don’t need to have a script softwares and any writing program can be used, personally I am using Google Docs because it’s free and its easy to share the files to cast and crews in different […]
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Hi Guys Chung Dha here, I’ve seen Shang Chi and the legends of the 10 rings and here is a spoiler free review. I have to say that this movie is very very well written, it’s a proper tribute to Chinese movies of the past and handles Chinese art and mythologies in a very interesting […]
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導演 Director – Chung Dha Lam監製 Producers – Alan Leung執行製作人 Executive Producer – 林俊達原創故事 Original Story “Paper Girl” – Chung Dha Lam編劇 Screenwriter – 林俊達 / 問小金攝影 Cinematographer – Chung Dha Lam剪接 Editor – Chung Dha Lam原創音樂 Original Music – Longman Luk CastKay Krince Mak 麥可怡John Tai – Wing Yan Jewelry Shopkeeper – Candice HuiFriend 2 – […]
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Architecture videography in Hong Kong. Produced by https://newmac.co Creator: Colin Chee Director: Alan Leung Camera: Chung Dha Lam Soundman: Dicky Wong Producer: Lindsay Barnard Editor: Colin Chee Filmed with: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6KCanon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5Canon 24-70mm f2.8
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2nd Camera & Cameo – Chung Dha Filmed with:Arri Alexa SXT
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Filmed with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K WRITTEN & DIRECTED by april PANGPRODUCTION : ours 80s Ltd.PRODUCER : alan LEUNG & april PANG CAST :vivian TSE & philip WONGDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY : alan LEUNGFIRST CAMERA OPERATOR : dicky WONGSECOND CAMERA OPERATOR : chungdha LAMGAFFER : chungdha LAMEDITOR : april PANG@大家姐俱樂部SOUND MIXER : longman LUKPOST PRODUCTION […]
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Hey filmmakers Chung Dha here, I have worked on film sets where we have a video village with wireless monitors and these really help out in many ways to smoothening the workflow on set, compared to working on sets where there are none. As time is money and anything that can help you wrap up […]
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If you are interested in Anamorphic lenses, there is a company called the MA Studio Hui from China, who is working on making an Anamorphic lens called the Huilens. It will be a 50mm T1.9 lens with a 1.8x squeeze for APSC or Super 35mm and will come in the taste of mounts for Canon […]
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