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THE BIRDHOUSE was created by Brian Tweedt, SOC, to provide simple and affordable solutions for television and media production.  We provide the latest in HD/4K/8K cameras, monitors, audio, jibs, dollies, handheld gimbals, teleprompters, and quadcopters.  And we can help you create your TV pilot or series, podcast, commercial, music video, industrial, or social media video, providing the crew and the post-production to make it perfect.  And whether it’s a simple camera rental you need or a full-blown production, we will make it happen with a smile.

Now Available:
RED V-Raptor XL [X]

RED’s latest beast, now upgraded to the new [X] Sensor! This RED DSMC3 V-RAPTOR XL [X] 8K VV camera boasts a 35.4MP Full-Frame GLOBAL SHUTTER Sensor that can record in multiple frame rates up to 120FPS in 8K 17:9, and up to 160FPS in 6K 17:9 all with 20+ stops of dynamic range when using the extended highlights feature. And it can simultaneously record REDCODE RAW and Apple’s PRORES. For more details, click HERE

New & Hot: Nikon ZR with SmallRig Cage

Nikon teams up with RED to create this new full-frame mirrorless cinema and stills camera.  Takes beautiful still photos, but with all of the guts of a video camera in a small form factor – You’re getting two cameras in one.

We have the SmallRig Advanced Camera Cage and the Nikon ME-D10 Shotgun Microphone for one-man band shooting.  You can use with the Nikon 35mm f/1.2 (the camera is native Nikon Z-Mount) or use with the Fringer EF-NZ1 Adaptor for EF-Mount lenses. For more details, click HERE

Top Rental: Aputure LS 600c Pro

The Light Storm 600c Pro is a RGBWW Bowens Mount LED. This light brings full color functionality to a modifiable point-source light, so you can shape your color to your scene. 600W output RGBWW full-color light engine is capable of emitting 5,020+ lux at 3 meters with the included Hyper Reflector. Unleash its full color capabilities with full RGB tunability, industry standard X,Y (CIE 1931), over 300 gel presets, or advanced HSI with white-point variability. Ultra-wide CCT range from 2,300K to 10,000K and fully tunable green-magenta adjustment, achieving stunning color reproduction. Exceptional color accuracy, with high CRI (95+) and TLCI (98+) metrics. For more details, click HERE