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I've had a blog for a few years now that talks primarily about film gear that I've used that I can't find much info on. You can read more at

Jonathan Hall

CALDWELL Chameleon 1:79X Anamorphics

I was recently given the opportunity to shoot a film with the S35 Caldwell Chameleon 1.79x anamorphic primes and my first thought was;...

Jonathan Hall

Accsoon CineEye 2S 5G video transmitter

I didn’t think this thing would be as cool as it is … but it is. Basically, what we are talking about with this device is the ability to...

Jonathan Hall

Scorpion 2x FF Anamorphic & RED Monstro

There has been a lot of talk about all the options for full-frame anamorphic lenses recently and after going over quite a few options, I...

Jonathan Hall

Shooting in COVID-19 times…

I was fortunate enough to get to work on a very fun documentary project during these crazy times, but even more fortunate enough to work...

Jonathan Hall

Better Zoom Videos

I’ve seen a lot of posts on Twitter looking for advice on how to make their live video streams better and I’ve been watching some major...

Jonathan Hall

2:1 Aspect Ratio for a Feature Film

There are many different aspect ratios being framed for out there, but the one getting a lot of screen time these days is the hybrid...

Jonathan Hall

Arri “OPENGATE” for 2.39:1 for Spherical

I was in pre-production for a film when I ran into the need to understand all my options for shooting in a 2.39:1 ratio on digital. I...

Jonathan Hall

Sony a6300 travelcam

I’m not much of a DSLR guy. Normally I prefer bigger cameras for any regular job, but sometimes you need an all-in,...

Jonathan Hall

Sony A7s Drone Short

So, I’m out for drinks one night with my friend Jordan Rubin and he turns to me and says, “I’m thinking about doing a mock trailer for a...

Jonathan Hall

Step-down Voltage Converter

I did a project in Berlin, Germany a little bit ago and I wanted to share a cool little gadget that helped us a lot. In some older areas...

Jonathan Hall

Hands on the Arriflex AMIRA

I finally got my hands on the new Arriflex “Amira” camera system. Actually, I got my hands on it for two projects in a row, which...

JONATHAN HALL
CINEMATOGRAPHER | DOP