IFH 098: How to Build a Pimp'd Out BlackMagic Cinema Camera Rig on the CHEAP!

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast · Sep 7, 2016 · 50m

When I began my filmmaking journey with my first feature film, This is Meg, I had no idea what camera I'd be shooting with. I had access to both RED Cinema and Arri Alexa Cameras for free if I wanted them but I choose against using them on this film for the following reasons:

The infrastructure need to make those camera work was complicated and expensive (even if you are getting the camera bodies for free)

I wouldn't have the freedom to shoot whenever I had the cast available. (we shot over 6 weeks)

The "footprint" of those cameras do not lend themselves to run and gun guerrilla filmmaking…