Category Archives: Video

Tech Update / / Okii Systems USB Focus Controller

One of the latest editions to our stock inventory and a piece of kit that we really are enjoying is the Okii Systems USB Focus Controller.

The Okii Systems USB Focus Controller is a battery powered handheld USB host device designed to control certain Canon EOS Digital SLR camera that use Canon’s USB protocol.

The controller uses the motor in the lens to control focus even while recording video. Additional switches read more …

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Exhibition / / Forwards, Backwards and Forwards Again

Forwards, Backwards and Forwards Again is the upcoming exhibition curated by a friend of RGB, photographer and videographer Tim Bowditch.

The exhibition will mark the third and final stage of the ‘Firedive’ project. Last year saw a special outdoor screening of the film about La Vallette pools, at Guernsey Swimming Club’s 125th Anniversary Floodlit Gala. Three London based artists were invited to the island to make new artwork in response read more …

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Press / / Remy Whiting at RGB Studio

We had fashion photographer Remy Whiting in the RGB studio who shot a look book of party wear for the label Tu at Sainsbury’s.

Remy sent us this rather nice behind the scenes video of the shoot constructed by Spicer and Moore that highlights a great use of our studio in addition to our digital operator and equipment rental services.

Remy Whiting

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Tech Update // Zacuto EVF Flip Pro Hi-Res Electronic Viewfinder

We have just added the Zacuto EVF Flip Pro to our viewfinder inventory, also we have tons of Zacuto accessories that are compatible with this product.

To make an enquiry send an email to shoot@rgbphotographic.com

The Zacuto EVF Flip Pro is a 3.2” high resolution monitor compatible with all cameras that have an HDMI output including the Panasonic AF-100, Sony F3, RED ONE, RED Scarlet and RED Epic and any read more …

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RGB’s brand new studio..the best kept secret in Dalston.

Based in the heart of Dalston our 1000 ft² naturally lit studio is the perfect space for photo shoots, video and commercial projects, or you may just need a place to have a casting or hold a meeting. You have the added bonus of having us right next door should you need to hire more digital equipment and lighting or to simply pick our brains.

The RGB studio comes with complete production read more …

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Tech Update // Remote Focus for those tricky shots!

RGB have now added the Hocus Focus to our rentals! The Hocus Focus is a completely wireless remote follow focus system. It allows the user to precisely operate the focus ring on a 35 mm SLR/DSLR or boardcast lens from up to 200 meters away. Very handy for steadicam work and those difficult traveling shots or car rigs!

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Tech Update // The fastest computer in town!

RGB are excited about our new improved tower that is now sporting the world’s fastest SSD hard drive! The SSD drive has no moving parts and is less susceptible to physical shock, however we know that you will be impressed by its speed (we certainly are!). This is very handy when you are rebooting software on set. This means no more waiting around as it does everything in a matter of seconds! read more …

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Motion Update // Hustle Series 7

Filming has begun on the seventh series of Hustle for BBC 1 and RGB Photographic are excited to supporting it. Our kit has been used for some of the more tricky car shots and capturing the action! We can’t wait to see it on our screens in the coming months.

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RGB appear in HD Magazine

RGB features in a recent article in High Definition, the HD specialist magazine. It focuses on the recent work by cinematographer Tim Palmer on ‘The Road to Coronation Street’. It gives a first hand account from the DOP on using the Canon 5D Mark II for the BBC. However, the BBC HD department have not however cleared the camera for use on the network and are judging it’s use on a case by case read more …

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Social Butterlies – Twitter & facebook

If you are interest in keeping up-to-date with the latest shoots that RGB are working on you can now follow us on twitter or join our group on facebook!

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