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  • Kessler Fusion – How to Setup a Basic 5-Axis Move

    Kessler Fusion – How to Setup a Basic 5-Axis Move

    About the Video In this video, Eric shows how to program a basic 5-Axis Move using the new fusion system. If you have any questions or would like to see more, please visit kesslerfusion.com

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  • A Month on the Road | From Aberta to Indiana to Nevada

    A Month on the Road | From Aberta to Indiana to Nevada

    Introduction I started my travels on March 21st and arrived home on April 23rd — a trip that took me from the mountains in Alberta to Indiana and Nevada. It was great to meet so many people along the way. What I want to do in this post is recap what happened this past month as well as share a few things that I learned along the way. Banff, Alberta with Micheal Curtis – Always Learning I started out the

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  • Filmmaking Masterclass – Time Management

    Filmmaking Masterclass – Time Management

    Filmmaking Masterclass Las Vegas 2012 – Corporate & Commercial Filmmaking with Philip Bloom, Nino Leitner & Sebastien Wiegartner I was recently approach by Philip, Nino & Sebastien to help with their Filmmaking Masterclass in Las Vegas as an assisting mentor — focusing on time management (how to produce a film a day and still make a living). I am extremely excited to be included in this as all three of them are extremely talented. When thinking of how to approach

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  • NAB Countdown: A Look at Kessler Crane Product Releases

    NAB Countdown: A Look at Kessler Crane Product Releases

    New Product Announcement: A First Look A Sneak Peak With NAB fast approaching, I thought I would give you a little teaser for what’s to come from Kessler Crane. Below are just a few of the new products that will be at NAB so make sure to visit Kessler Crane’s booth and say hi as I will be hanging out with the team! (booth #C9848) Kessler Fusion Kessler Fusion is the most advanced motion control system on the planet. With

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  • How to Motorize your Kessler Crane Slider

    How to Motorize your Kessler Crane Slider

    One of the features of a Kessler Crane sliders is the ability to motorize them. In this video, you will see how to install the motor and motor mount to your Kessler Crane slider (Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly, Stealth, Cineslider, Pocket Dolly v1 & v2). Video Links To view or purchase items seen in the video, please visit the links below: ElektraDrive Bundles: kesslercrane.com/category-s/123.htm. Sliders: kesslercrane.com/dolly-sliders-s/49.htm. Motion Control Products: kesslercrane.com/motion-control-s/104.htm. Music provided by The Music Bed. http://www.themusicbed.com. To view or

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  • A Quick Look at the CAMERA CONTROL MODULE v2.0 & SPEED DOUBLER 2X PULLEY

    A Quick Look at the CAMERA CONTROL MODULE v2.0 & SPEED DOUBLER 2X PULLEY

    About The Speed Doubler 2x Pulley Product Release For those of you that use either the CineSlider, Bloom or Stealth we now have the “speed doubler 2x” pulley. All you need to do is replace the standard 30tooth drive pulley with the 15 tooth speed doubler pulley and you will get 2x the speed. For example, when using the Speed Doubler with a 500 Series Motor (516:1) and now you’re 500 Series Motor will run as if it was a

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  • Visual Writing, Part 1 – Emotion

    Visual Writing, Part 1 – Emotion

    Part 1 – Emotion It all starts with a feeling, right? Inspiration, from the music you just heard. Anger, at the person who betrayed you. Joy, for the joke you just cracked. Sadness, for the relationship you’ve lost. Guilt, for not finishing the script on time. Emotions are the start and end point when creating any work of art, for whatever purpose. But screenwriting quite often gets boxed into formal, point-of-fact stage directions, and the emotion is left to the

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  • How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves Using Kessler Crane Gear

    How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves Using Kessler Crane Gear

    Full Length Version About the Film In this film, I explore an abandoned grain elevator in Saskatchewan, Canada. I also showcase four different ways in which you can accomplish push/pull moves without seeing the track in the shot when using Kessler Crane Gear. Below is a 3 Minute Short I shot utilizing some of these methods. I have also included the quick start guide video at the bottom of the post. ***NOTE: I only showcase a few different methods in

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  • Nikon enters the video market with the D4!

    Nikon enters the video market with the D4!

    Introduction Okay, let me clarify. This isn’t Nikon’s first DSLR camera to have video but it IS the 1st that actually looks like it may be good at shooting video! Now, I don’t want to comment at this point about the camera until I shoot with it but I can say I am very excited! About the Camera Multi-area Mode Full HD D-movie with three image area options. A dedicated movie-record button has been positioned near the shutter-release button for

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