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Zacuto USA
401 W. Ontario
Suite 250

Chicago IL 60610
USA

Phone: 1-312-863-3456
Contact: sales@zacuto.com
Web site: http://www.zacuto.com
 
Company Profile

Zacuto USA manufactures and rents custom camera packages for the independent film industry. Zacuto was formed in 2000 by Director Steve Weiss and DP Jens Bogehegn, whose combined film/video experience of over 50 years gives Zacuto an advantage in product development. Zacuto’s full line of accessories are made in the USA, shipped worldwide and come with a Life Time Guarantee.

Embracing the new hybrid DSLR cameras, Zacuto developed a full line of DSLR Shooter Kits and accessories; including the Z-Finder, an optical viewfinder for DSLR cameras, which is critical for precision focus on shallow depth-of-field cameras.

Zacuto Films. In 2008, Steve & Jens created their first Webisodic Series, FilmFellas: a round-table discussion with a rotating cast allowing viewers to get into the minds of emerging filmmakers. In August, 2009, Steve Weiss and DP Philip Bloom came together as dueling co-hosts to candidly critique web based video content in the series [critics].

This company is listed in the following categories:
Camera Lenses, Filters, & Support
Articles Mentioned
Recapturing My Roots as a Filmmaker: An Open Letter to the Industry
Ron Dawson | Many event filmmakers follow a similar career arc: They get into the business for artistic reasons and eventually realize that their emphasis on artistry is hurting their bottom line, so they redirect their attention accordingly. But what happens when you devote so much attention to business and marketing that you lose touch with what first drew you to this profession? Here, marketing and social media industry icon Ron Dawson talks about how to get back to your original source of inspiration: filmmaking.
InFusion: Beyond Bokeh Art
Sara Frances | Attention Fusion still/video shooters: The honeymoon with so-called "bokeh art" is over. The harsh facts have been revealed. This is the first column in a series aimed squarely at alleviating user panic and at getting the Fusion equipment babies trained and ready to work for you.
JVC to Showcase ProHD Camcorder Line in Park City, Utah
JVC will demonstrate a GY-HM700 camcorder outfitted with Zacuto accessories and a JVC HZ-CA13U PL Mount Film Lens Adapter, plus its popular GY-HM100 handheld camcorder. JVC will also showcase a number of monitors, including the GD-463D10U 3D display, as well as the SR-HD1500US Blu-Ray Disc and HDD Recorder combo deck
Zacuto Films Presents FilmFellas Cast 6: Cinematography
Premiering November 4th, FilmFellas Cast 6 "The DP Edition" will represent an eclectic mix of cinematographers from the independent film scene
In the Field: Zacuto Tactical Shooter and Z-Finder
Jerry Cleveland | Since I knew I wanted to incorporate the 5D into my wedding and event video equipment arsenal, I started doing some research into how to make the camera steadier and how to ensure that I was shooting in focus, especially when working outside. It had to be easy to unfold, easy to adjust, fast to set up, and lightweight. I settled on one line of products: the DSLR Gunstock Shooter Gorilla Kits by Zacuto.
 
  


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