By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) When it comes to compact video lights for your action camera, we've talked about the Knog Qudos Action Light and the SideKick Duo. Both do the job quite well, offering long battery life and very bright LED performance. But there's a third player in this game, and it … [Read more...]
Setting Atmosphere & Mood With Lighting
October 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) One of the weird aspects of talking about cinematography is that the first question that comes to mind is, "What camera are you using." While what you're using to capture a scene is important, it doesn't matter until you consider lighting. I've briefly touched … [Read more...]
Cineo Introduces 2nd Generation HS2 Phosphor Technology Light
July 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Cineo Lighting has released its next generation of their Remote Phosphor Technology lamp. They are one of the few companies that utilize a layer of phosphor substrate overtop in an LED array, in which to produce different kelvin temperatures without flicker. The … [Read more...]
Nova Adds Multiple Wireless Flash iPhone Support
June 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) When I reviewed the Nova Wireless Flash for the iPhone, I called it the "little flash that could." And it can, if it can stay out of its own way. But there's a new feature that makes the Nova even more capable, an update on its Nova Flash app that allows it to … [Read more...]
Blind Spot Gear Offers Killer Deal On Scorpion LED Lights
May 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) The new Scorpion LED Lights are just hitting the market, and to celebrate, Blind Spot Gear is offering an incredible deal. Buy four of them, and get not one but TWO more at no extra cost. That's a savings of nearly 40%. … [Read more...]
Filmmaking 101: Putting Together a Good Lighting Kit on the Cheap
March 25, 2015 By 5 Comments
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) In addition to sound, a good lighting package can make all the difference when getting a professional look as your just starting out. But all in one, professional grade lighting packages aren't cheap, especially the LED ones. Sure, you can go online and buy a basic … [Read more...]
DoddleREVIEWS: Nova - The iPhone Flash That Could
March 11, 2015 By 2 Comments
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) When I came across the Nova Bluetooth LED Flash for iPhone, I was intrigued. I'm not much of a fan of smartphone flashes because they're very under powered and largely designed around selfies or very small groups. But if you want to shoot something larger or farther … [Read more...]
Tiffen Announces Lowel Pro Power Mobile LED Light
December 29, 2014 By 2 Comments
Basic mobile light set could benefit Mobile Filmmaking By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) Tiffen has announced what they say will be the perfect LED light for the mobile filmmaker or photographer with on-the-go shooting and small location setups. The new Lowel Pro Power Mobile LED light kit comes … [Read more...]
Cinematographer Dick Pope Throws Light On Mr. Turner
December 8, 2014 By 1 Comment
By Laura Blum (doddleNEWS) (Editor's note: This article originally ran on our sister site thalo) NEW YORK, NY - When cinematographer Richard "Dick" Pope was tapped to shoot a movie about the Romantic landscape painter Joseph Mallord William Turner, he was entranced. Having come off of lensing … [Read more...]
FiLMiC Pro Is Holding A Contest For Mobile Filmmakers
December 1, 2014 By 4 Comments
$20,000 in prizes to be awarded By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) FiLMiC Pro is arguably the Cadillac of mobile filmmaking apps. With the ability to change white balance, focus, and a host of other features, FiLMiC Pro represents one of the best in mobile filmmaking tools to take your projects to … [Read more...]
Updated Further: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Offer Good Deals For Filmmakers
December 1, 2014 By 4 Comments
Software sales top the list By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) With Black Friday right around the corner, you may be interested in several websites featuring filmmaking tools are offering great deals for shopping's biggest day. Most of the deals are wrapped around software and assets that can be … [Read more...]
Rotolight Announces Anova V2 Lighting System
November 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
First 4K Studio Opened in London By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) If you're familiar with the even glow of an extreme closeup portrait via ring light, you're probably familiar with Rotolight. They've made the ring light a focus for years, and have turned them into a genuine art form (I've owned … [Read more...]
The GaffGun: Not Sexy, But It Sure Is Useful
October 15, 2014 By 1 Comment
GaffGun llows taping down of cables and wires in a heartbeat By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) One of the best things I have sitting in my office is a shipping tape gun. It makes sealing a package so much simpler, and lightning quick. One run across and you have your entire box ready to ship, with … [Read more...]
Flexlite To Sell Flexible LED Lights in the USA
October 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) When you're running and gunning, LED lights really are helpful because they're light, cool, and don't use a lot of energy. And if they're flexible so you can put them darn near anywhere, then so much the better. That's the idea behind the Aladdin Flexlite, which is … [Read more...]
Shane Hurlbut Takes His Act On The Road
August 27, 2014 By 4 Comments
Illumination Experience to Teach Filmmakers the art of lighting By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) With the success of Vince LaForet's Directing Motion Tour, it looks like more filmmakers are poised to get into the game and take their act on the road. Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, for … [Read more...]
Cine Gear Announces Best Technology Winners
July 11, 2014 By 2 Comments
Expo Technical Awards for 2014 By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) Even though Cine Gear happened last Spring, the technical awards for best technology in the industry were just given out, and here is a list of the winners honoring the Best in New Technology for 2014 ... … [Read more...]
