Directive Studios Blogs

The Kessler Pocket Jib allows us to put the camera where our arms and tripods aren't willing to go. By being able to fully maneuver the jib, its 100mm bowl allows you to mount a fluid head which will give you even more angle opportunities. This is a great support system for both in and out of the studio. We wouldn't mind if it was a little more portable, but with the fully collapsible body allows us to get it where it needs to go!  B&H Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1088121&gclid=CN_2qbTHl8cCFQ6RHwodHWgPlA&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q=

The Zacuto Half Cage is one of my favorite pieces of kit from Zacuto. I love having the handle on the side and being able to mount additional pieces via the Z Rail bar on the top to mount things like the Zacuto QR Handle and the Zacuto Axis EVF Mount. I also purchased a Zacuto Z-Rail kit to mount a light or any other accessory. The Half Cage is universal and rail mounts to our DSLR Baseplate so when we want to use a different cameras it's going to work. I purchased this on the path of going to a "recoil" rig. Which moves the camera up on to my shoulder instead of in front of me as with the Zacuto Scorpion Rig. I love the Scorpion Rig but I think the recoil rig is where I'm going to end up. I may be selling the shoulder piece and counter weight on...