With limited space to work but tons of reactions to capture, Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode was filmed entirely with a set of compact Fujifilm mirrorless cameras and a selection of SIGMA lenses made specifically for X Mount. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop from director of photography Graham Ehlers Sheldon!
First Look: SIGMA 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art Zoom Lens
For over ten years, the SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art has been the go-to lens for independent filmmakers, YouTubers, commercial video producers, wedding videographers, and so many more working pros and enthusiasts. Now, SIGMA has introduced the full-frame successor – the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art. With optical performance that rivals high-end primes, the world’s first F1.8 zoom for full-frame mirrorless is poised to be the video shooter’s best friend for another decade to come.
Getting Cinematic with Lightweight, Compact SIGMA Contemporary Prime Lenses
Filmmakers and photographers alike naturally gravitate toward the biggest, most impressive-looking lenses, but often, it’s the compact, seemingly “everyday” gear that gets the job done. As filmmaker Graham Sheldon finds out, SIGMA Contemporary lenses are gaining popularity on the set for their convenient size, excellent quality, and compatibility with gimbals and camera systems like the DJI Ronin 4D.
Making Magic on the Set of Dimension 20: Neverafter
SIGMA Ambassador Graham Sheldon explains how he was able to capture the magic, hilarity and drama of the latest season of Dimension 20 from behind the camera.
The SIGMA fp Evolves – Firmware 2.0 for the Cinema Crowd
Graham Sheldon takes us through the latest firmware updates for the Sigma fp.
Shooting a Shoe Commercial in Quarantine with the Sigma fp
SIGMA Cine Pro Graham Ehlers Sheldon talks about the process of shooting a shoe commercial within 20 feet of his door while under Stay at Home orders in California.
The SIGMA fp Camera as a Director’s Viewfinder
SIGMA Cine Pro, Graham Sheldon walks us through using the fp’s director viewfinder mode.
Seven Tips for Maintaining a Cam Op’s Most Valuable Asset
Those who work in production are conditioned to promote themselves as invincible in ordered to be a desirable pick for any crew. We scoff in the face of an eight hour work day, demanding a minimum of 12. We live…
Quick Guide to Rigging the SIGMA fp Camera for Cinema Users
Sigma Cine Pro Graham Sheldon demonstrates several rigging set-ups for the Sigma fp camera for Cinematographers.
Documentary Shooting with Sigma Cine Primes
Producer and DP, Graham Sheldon, discusses his early resistance to shooting a doc series on prime lenses due to fear of a rough terrain and a tight schedule, but how inevitably the elevation in image quality from the SIGMA primes…