Articles
To help you get familiar with the range of hire equipment we offer at Offshoot Rentals, we've created a series of articles we hope will reduce the time it takes for you to be productive with it.
The ARRI Alexa 35 Is Here And It's Incredible
In this article we explore the new Alexa 35 camera, what it's capable of and how it will change filmmaking.
Jamie Harris, Grace Harman
August 23, 2022
18 min read
How To Properly Set Up And Adjust An Easyrig
Master the Easyrig set up and learn how to adjust it correctly so you can shoot for longer and make the most of this awesome tool!
Jamie Harris
July 26, 2022
7 min read
Why Doesn’t My Audio Sound Very Good? 5 Tips To Record Better Audio
We share five simple ways to record better audio that sounds professional, even on time-critical and small crew shoots.
Jamie Harris
July 20, 2022
5 min read
How Long Does the EcoFlow Delta Power Station Last?
This article looks at the run times you can expect from an EcoFlo Delta Power Station when using it to power continuous lights and other products on set.
Jamie Harris
June 22, 2022
2 min read
ARRI Alexa 35 Sensor Modes
A comparison of the ARRI Alexa 35 (aka Arri S35 4K) sensor modes - including image circles, codecs and maximum frame rates.
Ben Bateman
May 25, 2022
4 min read
How To Use The Offshoot Website
Learn how to get an instant quote for production equipment and lock it in 24/7 through the Offshoot website. Plus some bonus time-saving features!
Ben Bateman
May 1, 2022
10 min read
Recording Audio On The Alexa Mini LF
If you've not recorded audio in-camera with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF, this article will help you avoid some gotchas that might not be obvious.
Jamie Harris
March 15, 2022
4 min read
Ronford Baker Slider Setup Guide
Learn how to setup and use the Ronford Baker Slider with this detailed overview video and setup guide.
James Bentley
October 5, 2021
5 min read
Which Camera Should I Use For A Music Video? A Beginner's Guide.
A beginner's guide to selecting the camera that’s going to suit your music video best. We focus on cameras that can be operated by a single person.
Jamie Harris
August 17, 2021
11 min read
Choosing The Right Microphone For The Job
A look at different types of microphones and the applications for which they are best suited.
Jamie Harris
June 22, 2021
10 min read
Canon C500 MKII High Speed Frame Rates
In this post we'll explain setting up and using high speed frame rates on the Canon C500 Mark II.
James Bentley
March 24, 2021
3 min read
ARRI Amira Sensor Modes
A comparison of the sensor modes available in the ARRI Amira, including image circles, recording resolutions and maximum frame rates.
Ben Bateman
July 17, 2020
2 min read
ARRI Alexa Mini LF Recording Resolutions
A summary of the resolution and codec options available in the different sensor modes of the ARRI Alexa Mini LF digital cinema camera.
Jamie Harris
July 15, 2020
3 min read
Canon C500 MKII Recording Resolutions
A quick overview of the recording resolution options available in the Canon C500 MKII.
Jamie Harris
July 15, 2020
3 min read
ARRI Alexa Mini Sensor Modes
A comparison of the sensor mode options available in the ARRI Alexa Mini camera, including image circles and maximum frame rates.
Ben Bateman
July 7, 2020
3 min read