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Gear Needed to Record a Voice-Over

Ready to record a voice-over? Make sure you have all the right gear by checking out this comprehensive list.

Gunpla with a pink and purple background.

Lights, Love, and Gunpla: How One Boy, Two LED Light Panels, and A Bunch of Plastic Robots Sparked An Artistic Revolution

Taking a love for the right lighting to a new level, one ECG professional uses two LED light panels to bring his passion for Gunpla to life.

The Angénieux Optimo 15-40mm, a beautiful yet expensive camera lens.

My Month in Lenses: the Angénieux Optimo 15-40 & Lomography Petzval 85

Product reviews from a true lens nerd. Check out Alexxiss Jackson’s experience with the Angénieux Optimo 15-40 and Lomography Petzval 85.

Blitz 400 Infomercial

Want to know more about the Blitz 400? It’s one of our favorite “toys,” and this informercial breaks down all of its bells and whistles.

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Avenger H2006 Infomercial

Check out why the Avenger H2006 is a great tool to add to your grip gear tool box in this infomercial-style review video. Forewarning: you’re in for a treat.

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Just “Beat” It – The Truth About Beats Headphones by Dr. Dre

Beats Headphones may be popular, but is it all just hype? Here’s why they suck.

The Importance of SAN Storage for Video

Storing your work the right way in video production is a must. Here’s why, if you’re in the business, you need a SAN for video storage.

Lighting with Lightstar HMIs

You might not have heard of Lightstar HMIs even if you work in video production. They’re a trusted lighting brand in Asia, and here’s why it’s time they get to the US.

10 Reasons Why Insta360 Pro > Nokia Ozo

Check out these important reasons in favor of using the Insta360 Pro over the Nokia Ozo. Sneak peak, price is a biggie.

Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera Unboxing

It’s always fun to get new video production gear. Here’s what we discovered unboxing the Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera.

Utilizing the 360 video experience with an iphone

360 Video Shows How Film is an Evolving Industry

360 video is a rapidly changing medium, and not without challenges. We’re pioneers in 360 video production, and we’ve been writing about it for years. Check it out!

Gearhead #3: Neumann KM 185 MT Hypercardioid Microphone

Organizing Your Video Production Gear

Working in video production, you’re going to have a lot of gear. It’s important you keep it all organized and these are the best tips & tricks to keep track of everything.

Shooting HDR with the Sony a7s ii

Check out these photo comparisons using the HDR on the Sony a7s ii and get a better understanding of how dynamic this camera can be, especially for the low price point.

BMPC 4K Firmware Update 1.9 FPN Test Results

The latest camera equipment is always top of mind for us. We loved this firmware update for the BMPC and just had to discuss it. Get in on the gear hype with us!

Dramatic How-To: Building a 16TB Raid Array for $45 per TB

A video tutorial will make clear even the most complicated instructions. Don’t believe us? Watch our tutorial for building a Raid Array. You’ll see the value and learn something!

Dramatic Tutorial – Building a Run & Gun Rig for the BMPC 4K

This camera rig tutorial we made for the Blackmagic Production Camera has a ton of useful gear information for anyone looking to build a great camera rig.

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From Relatively Unknown to Unbelievable: The Ikan Story

It wasn’t long ago that ikan, a video production equipment maker, was still unknown. Today, ECG is a big fan, and here’s why you should use their products too.

DRAMATIC COMPARISON – BMPC 4K vs CANON 5D Mark III

See our comparison in the quality of video shot between the BMPC 4K and Canon 5D Mark III cameras. Footage purposefully tests sensors and codec of both cameras.

Our Second BMPC 4K and a Hot Tip on How to Get One for Yourself!!

Back in 2014, we were super stoked to get a 2nd Blackmagic Production camera. The technology changes, but our loves for new and improved cameras is stronger than ever.

GEAR REVIEW: NEWERTECH NUGUARD KX CASE FOR IPAD AIR

Tablets are a great tool on a video production set, but only if they don’t weigh you down. We reviewed to help you ensure you have the best case for your tablet.

UNBOXING THE BLACKMAGIC PRODUCTION CAMERA 4K

2014 was the year of the Blackmagic Production camera. Dated? Sure. But this baby gave us DaVinci Resolve for color grading, which is only getting better!

GEAR REVIEW: GRIPBASE PODIUM FOR APPLE iPAD

For any video production, you need your tablet on set. But what about when you’re tired of carrying it around? Mount it. Check out ECG’s gear review of the GripBase Podium.

HOW TO LIGHT A CAR WITH ikan AND ECG PRODUCTIONS

Lighting objects on a video production set is no easy task, but the right equipment is a game changer. Here’s a great tutorial on you how to light a car with ikan lights.

HOW TO MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO WITH ikan AND ECG PRODUCTIONS

Anything goes these days with music videos, but you need the right lights, rigging and gear. Check out the video production equipment we recommend for music videos!

BUILDING THE TILTA RED EPIC RIG (ikan)

Learn to build a Tilta RED Epic rig using the perfect kit of components. You’ll get multiple mounting points and everything you need to arm your camera for action.

ikan CAMERA RIGS & FOLLOW FOCUS

Great video production takes great gear! This is our in-depth review of a few ikan camera rigs and the Follow Focus Cine-Kit.

ikan FIELD MONITORS

ikan continues to impress with its available gear and we love to use it. Check out our review of the ikan field monitor and why it’s worth having.

The Next Generation of Pixel Dense Video Production Monitors

We’re always on top of the latest trends in video production equipment. This review of production monitors goes in-depth, searching for the best options.

HDMI mirroring feature on Canon 5D mark iii

Canon 5D Mark iii Firmware 1.2.1 Disappoints

Based on our experience, the Canon 5D Mark iii Firmware 1.2.1 leaves much to be desired. In this review we explain where we think things fell flat.

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GEARHEAD #2: Neumann TLM102 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

If you’re looking to upgrade your voiceover mic, check out our review of the Neumann TLM102 Cardioid Condenser Microphone. We break down design, features and more.

VIDEO BLOG #1: CPM FF-1000 Follow Focus Review

Want to stay up to date on video production gear and camera equpiment? This product review for CPM Camera Rig’s Follow Focus goes deep on form and function.

GEARHEAD #1: AJA Io XT Portable Thunderbolt I/O

Nerding out on gear is a video production professionals right. Check out our review of the Io XT, Portable Thunderbolt, an i/o solution from AJA Video Systems.

CPM Camera Rigs DSLR Cubed Shoulder Rig

CPM Camera Rigs is one company ECG relies on for video production gear. You need quality equipment to produce the best video content, and here’s why we like CPM.

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