/// 3 Directories + 3 Stories

A series of test footage that was designed for test but yet we wanted to entertain you as well. 

This time round we tested the Cinevate’s Pegasus Tracking System on a Nikon D90 with a Zeiss 50mm Lens. 

Pro: 
1. The tracking movement was simply smooth and it was great with a DSLR Video Camera on it..
2. Adjustable positioning.
3. If you own a Rail System from Cinevate. You just got to buy it’s Pegasus Kit and you are ready to add some dynamic movements to your footage. 

Cons:
1. It is no Heavy lifter thus side tracks are much difficult on a HVX200 with a 35mm Adapter. Still works alright when tracking forward instead of doing side tracks.
2. Though the position of the camera is adjustable with the Proteus but it is limited compared to a fluid head that can add on additional movements .

//Conclusion
The Pegasus is a great tool for Cinematographers & Film-makers who needs a dolly shoot of a short distance especially if you are using a DSLR or Camera without a depth of field adapter. A great add on to the collection of Cinevate gears if you are already a Cinevate user such as the DSLR & 35mm Adapter Rail System .

A day out trying out the Cinevate Pegasus System.  A short review and test footage will be reveled next.

Film look is something that I have never thought I was able to achieve. It was almost impossible to capture motion pictures as beautiful as those seen in movies. It was disappointing to first know that I can only achieve the kind of look only on film cameras. But today , I am glad I found a solution. Now i am capable to capture motion pictures in video that look as good as in film. Attached are pictures of my very own cinematic rig. A Panasonic HVX202 , a Cinevate Brevis MP2. , a Cinevate Rails System , Cinevate Follow Focus and a range of Zeiss and Nikon lenses.

I am currently using my cinematic rig on most of my projects and I am glad that there is nothing more then just great satisfaction when using my rig. I am very much impress by the image quality produce by the Brevis Mp2 especially in HD mode. It’s just amazing to see the shallow depth of field being projected on my screen.  The film look has not just enhanced my ability to capture motion pictures differently from the usual video look but it has helped me to define my subjecst in an image that I want my audience to concentrate on thus being able to a send my message across to my viewers better.

When I first received my Cinevate Brevis MP.2 I got it assemble and capture this little moment that was happening at home.  A short test clip on my HVX202 with a Zeiss 50mm f1.4 attached my new Brevis35 MP2. It was entirely shot on DV format letterbox.

The ability to film on a 35mm adapter has change my style and approach to making films now. It has help to enhance my ability to tell my story with a greater control on my focus. The cinematic approach to Depth Of Field  was only possible on the HVX  by positioning myself away from the subject at a much longer distance compared to filming on a 35mm adapter  with a 50mm lens.

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