Author Archives: Matthew Vreeke

Join Filmtools at Cine Gear Expo June 6th and 7th 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

Filmtools will be at Cine Gear Expo this year showcasing several items from our showroom. Cine Gear Expo is the premier Motion Picture Industry Exposition in Southern California. Held annually at Paramount Studios this event brings in all the major names from the top brands in the business to some of the top production service providers. June 6th and 7th… Continue reading →

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Vincent Laforet’s Directing Motion Tour heads to Los Angeles June 15th!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

Sunday June 15th Vincent Laforet’s Directing Motion Tour is coming to Los Angeles.  This tour was created, conceived, and is hosted by Vincent Laforet, produced by MZed and locally sponsored by Filmtools. This Full day Workshop runs from 9am-4pm and … Continue reading →

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First look at the Transvideo RainbowHD SBL Alexa Kit

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

We are expanding our selection of monitors with the New RainbowHD SBL from Transvideo. For those unfamiliar with the brand Transvideo has been designing professional displays for the motion picture industry since 1985. You will often see their monitors mounted … Continue reading →

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LED Evolution with the L7-C

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

The Arri L7-C LED Fresnel is a new generation of lighting fixtures that heralds the seamless integration of LED technology into established working practices within the film, television and event industries. This fixture was everything we have come to expect … Continue reading →

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Free EDIUS Pro 7 with every Canon EOS C100 Purchase

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

Canon And Grass Valley are Joining together for a special promotion giving away EDIUS Pro 7 to anyone who purchases a Canon C100! Until August 31st 2014 all customers who purchase a Canon Cinema EOS C100 will receive Grass Valley’s … Continue reading →

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The Versatile, Bright Limelite

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

  Many videographers and photographers are quickly deciding the LED 1×1 is their top choice for ease of set up, quality of light, and modular design. The Mosaic by Limelite is a 1×1 LED light fixture that creates an ultra … Continue reading →

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Green Screen Lighting at Filmtools with Phil Schwartz – April 19th

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

Green Screen Lighting at Filmtools Filmtools invites students of all ages and experiences to attend our Green Screen Lighting Seminar! Cinematographer Philip Schwartz will be going over the principles of shooting for chroma key work. Learn about what information is needed when shooting your background … Continue reading →

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Filmtools Events: Camera Stabilization – Comodo Orbit & Sweatpants Media – March 8th

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Matthew Vreeke

Handheld stabilizer introduction featuring the filmmakers from Sweatpants Media. Filmtools and MAC Group invite you to attend an interactive seminar about camera stabilization on set! The filmmakers from Sweatpants Media will discuss how they use handheld camera stabilization in their … Continue reading →

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