In my work, I believe in using the right tool for the right job. I use a combination of modern and vintage cameras that allow me to capture footage from different angles and styles with a focus on quality, creative expression, and editing efficiency.
Camera Systems and Sensors:
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Panasonic Lumix GH4 and G81 (4K, Micro Four Thirds, stabilization, slow motion)
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, Xiaomi 15 Ultra (includes latest 8K setup with 1" Leica sensor, Dolby Vision, 10-bit Log recording)
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (8K video, 108MP sensor, 24fps, great for high-res mobile shooting)
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Xiaomi Poco X4 (4K, mobile videography with AI support)
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Sony HXR-MC2000E (Full HD, XLR inputs, fast autofocus)
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DVC 534KM (4K, simple operation, great for training and supplementary footage)
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Panasonic FZ45 (1080p HD, 24x zoom, Power O.I.S.)
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Sony HDR-HC3E (MiniDV, 1080i HD, compact form)
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Vintage SD/analog cameras (Hi8, DV, Video8) with CCD sensors for a retro aesthetic
Specialized Workflow:
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Upscaling SD to 1080p using RetroScaler 5X (via Component/S-Video)
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Capture via Avermedia (Live Gamer 4K, LGPLite, HD)
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Option to record directly to tape (DV, Hi8, Video8)
Photography Gear:
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Sony DSC-F828 (8MP, Carl Zeiss lens, for high-quality stills)
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12+ interchangeable lenses (various focal lengths)
Accessories:
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SmallRig mounting systems
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DJI Osmo Mobile 3 (gimbal for mobile footage)
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5 tripods (for multi-angle and stable shooting)
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8 softbox studio lights
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Portable green/blue screens for chroma key work
Editing and Post-Production:
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8 independent systems (Windows and Mac) optimized for 4K/8K editing, conversion, and rendering
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GPUs: Nvidia RTX 3090, 4070 OC, Radeon RX 6600/580, Intel Arc 770 OC
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Avermedia HD/4K capture cards
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Legacy Mac systems running Final Cut Studio 2, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor with Qmaster for distributed rendering
Other Specialized Gear:
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Casablanca Avio DVD (standalone digital editing + DVD authoring)
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JVC Victor HM-DR10000 (D-VHS, FireWire, component)
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Daewoo SD-6100 (VHS to DVD recorder)
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JVC JX-SV77 (video switcher)
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Alesis MultiMix USB FX and XMG62 (analog mixers)
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V8s sound card (live effects and real-time recording)
This arsenal of equipment allows me to tailor workflows to the needs of each project—whether it's a commercial, artistic video, or vintage-style shoot. From modern 8K and VR production to analog tape authenticity, I have the tools for every vision.