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Alex S

Director of Photography / Cinematographer

Brooklyn, NY Member since October 2017

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Alex is an award winning freelance cinematographer based in New York. He works professionally on a wide range of documentary/reality, narrative and corporate projects around the globe ranging from subjects as diverse as Chernobyl, bounty hunters, aircraft carriers and the fashion world. Some of his corporate clients include Time Warner, AARP, Western Union, L'Oreal, Smithwicks, and DKNY.

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Panasonic AG-DVX100A Handheld Camcorder (vintage / retro / music video)

1/3 3-CCD Mini-DV format with exclusive CineSwitch technology Outstanding sensitivity - F11 @ 2000 lux, minimum illumination - 3 lux (@ +18dB) Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24 fps, and 480p/30 fps image capture Precision wide angle lens with ServoManual zoom (featuring stops and barrel markings) Auto / Manual focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size

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1/3 3-CCD Mini-DV format with exclusive CineSwitch technology
Outstanding sensitivity - F11 @ 2000 lux, minimum illumination - 3 lux (@ +18dB)
Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24 fps, and 480p/30 fps image capture
Precision wide angle lens with ServoManual zoom (featuring stops and barrel markings)
Auto / Manual focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size

$199
per day
$199
per day
Sony BC-U1 Battery Charger

Sony BC-U1 Battery Charger

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Sony BC-U1 Battery Charger

$49
per day
$49
per day
3 x Sony BP-U60 Lithium-Ion Battery (FX9, FX6, FS7, EX3)

3 x Sony BP-U60 Lithium-Ion Battery (FX9, FX6, FS7, EX3)

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3 x Sony BP-U60 Lithium-Ion Battery (FX9, FX6, FS7, EX3)

$49
per day
$49
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Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM w 2 batteries + SD cards (vintage / retro / music video)

Notes: Camera uses regular SD cards. Includes SD to SxS adapter. Includes 2 x 16GB SD cards. Includes: 2 x BP-U30 batteries Additional BP-U60 batteries available Issue: Only 1 x XLR port works for external audio. Other channel can only be set to internal mic scratch audio. The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as Slow & Quick Motion, which is also commonly known as over-cranking and under-cranking, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and the Picture Profile feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems. Click here for information on the PMW-EX3 compatible NIPROS/1 studio configuration system

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Notes: Camera uses regular SD cards. Includes SD to SxS adapter. Includes 2 x 16GB SD cards.
Includes: 2 x BP-U30 batteries
Additional BP-U60 batteries available
Issue: Only 1 x XLR port works for external audio. Other channel can only be set to internal mic scratch audio.

The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as Slow & Quick Motion, which is also commonly known as over-cranking and under-cranking, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and the Picture Profile feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems. Click here for information on the PMW-EX3 compatible NIPROS/1 studio configuration system

$199
per day
$199
per day
Matthews road rags 24X36 (2 x collapsible frame + silk, flag, 1/2 net, full net)

Matthews RoadRags II Overview This Matthews RoadRags II Kit is a portable lighting modification system that helps you to quickly and easily duplicate studio lighting effects on location, using your portable lights. The elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. A simple "flick of the wrist" is all that's required to quickly open the frame making it ready to use. By using the different materials, you are able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. The RoadRags Kit fits easily into most lighting bags. Additional fabrics are available separately. RoadRags are designed for use under a controlled environment. Wind and/or other weather conditions may cause damage to this product. Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Frame (24 x 36") This 24 x 36" Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. A simple flick of the wrist is all that's required to quickly open the frame making it ready for use. By using the different materials (available separately), the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. RoadRags are designed for use under a controlled environment. Wind and/or other weather conditions may cause damage to this product. Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Fabric Only, Single Black - 24 x 36" The Matthews RoadRags II Single Black Scrim cuts the intensity of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. Fits into most portable lighting kits. Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier. Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Only, Double Black - 24 x 36" The Matthews RoadRags II Double Black Fabric diminishes the output of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. Fits into most portable lighting kits. Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier. Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Artificial Silk Fabric (24 x 36") The 24 x 36" Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Artificial Silk Fabric softens and diminishes the output of any light source. The optional frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer or cinematographer can quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, and diffusion, or block the light entirely. Note: The frame is not included. Fits into most portable lighting kits Color-coded fabric hem makes identification easier Matthews RoadRags II Flag - 24 x 36" The Matthews RoadRags II Flag blocks the output of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. Fabric flag only. Frame is sold separately. Fits into most portable lighting kits. Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier.

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Matthews RoadRags II Overview

This Matthews RoadRags II Kit is a portable lighting modification system that helps you to quickly and easily duplicate studio lighting effects on location, using your portable lights. The elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. A simple "flick of the wrist" is all that's required to quickly open the frame making it ready to use.

By using the different materials, you are able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. The RoadRags Kit fits easily into most lighting bags. Additional fabrics are available separately.

RoadRags are designed for use under a controlled environment. Wind and/or other weather conditions may cause damage to this product.

Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Frame (24 x 36")
This 24 x 36" Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. A simple flick of the wrist is all that's required to quickly open the frame making it ready for use. By using the different materials (available separately), the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light.

RoadRags are designed for use under a controlled environment. Wind and/or other weather conditions may cause damage to this product.

Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Fabric Only, Single Black - 24 x 36"
The Matthews RoadRags II Single Black Scrim cuts the intensity of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light.

Fits into most portable lighting kits.
Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier.
Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Only, Double Black - 24 x 36"
The Matthews RoadRags II Double Black Fabric diminishes the output of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light.

Fits into most portable lighting kits.
Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier.
Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Artificial Silk Fabric (24 x 36")
The 24 x 36" Matthews RoadRags II Scrim Artificial Silk Fabric softens and diminishes the output of any light source. The optional frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer or cinematographer can quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, and diffusion, or block the light entirely.

Note:
The frame is not included.
Fits into most portable lighting kits
Color-coded fabric hem makes identification easier
Matthews RoadRags II Flag - 24 x 36"
The Matthews RoadRags II Flag blocks the output of any light source. The optional frame has an elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. By using the different materials available for the RoadRags system, the photographer/cinematographer/videographer is able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light.

Fabric flag only. Frame is sold separately.

Fits into most portable lighting kits.
Color coded fabric hem makes identification easier.

$49
per day
$49
per day

Reviews (58)

Average 5.0 Stars

Perfect experience, flawless gear. Great communication! Thanks Alex!

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Owner

DJI Ronin S

June 2022

great guy! super flex and easy - helped me out :)

Owner

ME 66 with K6 Shotgun Mic

June 2022

Accommodated an early am rental. Was super flexible.

Great renter. Super easy to work with and very communicative.

Excellent renter! Thanks for the seamless experience. A++

Renter

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens

October 2021

Great transaction, Super helpful and flexible with hours of return. Thank you Alex!!

Great!

Owner

C100

July 2021

Alex was very flexible with pick up and drop off time. Thank you for charging the batteries. Definitely would rent again!

Very communicative and helpful renter! Equipment is exactly as described. Thank you!

Easy rental, Flexible and good equipment conditions! Great to rent from him.

Good experience! Alex was flexible and really helpful!

Owner

2 x Light stand (Avenger A625B)

November 2020

Equipment in excellent condition. Flexible and easy to coordinate with.

Owner

Litepanels Astra 1 x 1 Bicolor 6X

December 2019

Easy rental, great to work with. Even offered to take the time show me how the gimbal works.

Owner

DJI Ronin S

November 2019

He was nice and helpful with explaining the ronin.

Owner

DJI Ronin S

November 2019

Great rental experience! communicative & flexible.

Owner

Parrot Teleprompter V2

September 2019

Smooth rental, recommended.

Owner

ME 66 with K6 Shotgun Mic

August 2019

Excellent experience

Owner

C100

August 2019

Excellent experience

Owner

C100

August 2019

great rental experience

Owner

C100

June 2019

Easy rental

Owner

Parrot Teleprompter V2

June 2019

Very easy to work with and timely !

Owner

C100

May 2019

Alex was great. Very quick at responding and went over how to use the equipment as was my first time using it. Would certainly hire from him again.

Owner

DJI Ronin S

May 2019

Great gear, easy to work with. Would rent from again.

Easy pickup and gear was in great condition.

great renter!

Renter

Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM

October 2018

always a good rental expreince!

very good experience

Owner

manfrotto legs

October 2018

very good experience

Owner

Benro S7 Video Head

October 2018

Alex was a great person! He communicated at all times and returned the equipment the same way that I rented it out to him. Thanks Alex!

Renter

Rent a New Canon C300 Mark II!

October 2018

Alex was great, super responsive and the gear was top notch. Would rent again.

Owner

C100 Mark II

September 2018

Gear was in good shape. Very flexible in coordinating the pick up and drop off.

Owner

C100

September 2018

Great renter!

Renter

FS7 Package

August 2018

Great renter

Renter

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

August 2018

Returned gear safe and sound, good communication throughout rental - would rent to again!

Renter

C100 Mark II in Park Slope

August 2018

Great renter! Prompt, communicative and returned gear in good condition.

Renter

July 2018

Alex was friendly and helpful, and the equipment worked great. Would absolutely recommend renting from him!

Alex was helpful through the rental process and quite understanding of our time constraints. Would definitely recommend renting from him.

Alex made this transaction super easy - he was communicative and flexible. Item was as described. Highly recommended!

Owner

EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM

May 2018

Everything worked out fine!

Batteries worked just fine.

Awsome renter! Super informative and friendly. Absolutly Recommended

Owner

C100

March 2018

Great renter, very helpful!

Easy to deal with and gear was perfect.

Owner

EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM

March 2018

Super easy pick up and drop off. Alex was very friendly and helpful. The lens worked perfect for me! Thanks Alex!

Owner

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

November 2017

Perfect. Thanks.

Owner

November 2017

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