At Rocket House Pictures, we use high-quality gear to help turn your ideas into great-looking videos. Good equipment really does make a difference. It makes the whole viewing experience more enjoyable. Plus, the quality of the video can have a huge impact on how effective it is, so reliable gear is a must for us. It also gives us better control over things like lighting and audio, keeping the focus where it should be: on the story. And when we get to post-production, that same reliable gear gives us the flexibility to make everything look and feel just right.
Our Camera Fleet
Our cinematic adventures run on a Panasonic-based camera ecosystem we trust day in and day out. These cameras are chosen for one reason: they deliver reliable color science, strong dynamic range, excellent low-light performance, and the flexibility to adapt to very different production needs.
Our main lineup includes three Panasonic EVA-1 cinema cameras, featuring a Super 35mm CMOS sensor with about 6K resolution. They support variable frame rates up to 240 fps, dual native ISO (800 and 2500) for confident shooting in challenging light, and a built-in ND filter wheel with 2, 4, and 6 stops. Recording options include 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra up to 400 Mbps, with support for professional workflows using formats like ProRes, CinemaDNG, and H.264. And yes! Our EVA-1s are Netflix approved …thank you very much…
For larger, more demanding productions we have one Panasonic VariCam LT, a true cinema workhorse designed for high-end narrative, commercial, and documentary work. With its Super 35 sensor, exceptional dynamic range, and Panasonic’s renowned color science, the VariCam LT is built for projects where image consistency, latitude, and robustness matter most.
And then, for our small B-Roll cams, several Panasonic GH6 and GH7, tiny workhorses that punch far above their size. These cameras are ideal for gimbal work, travel shoots, documentaries, and situations where agility matters without sacrificing image quality.
If you know what you’re doing and want access to the same tools we rely on every day, select cameras from this ecosystem are available to rent directly through us.
Illuminating the Story
We light our stories with precision, thanks to a vast Aputure lineup of lights. Aputure is a global designer and manufacturer of cinema lighting fixtures, light-shaping accessories and lighting software. These lighting solutions elevate our scenes with a controlled radiance, illuminating every frame with the perfect desired ambience. Our lighting setup, equipped with various fixtures and modifiers are also paired with some Intellytech components. Intellytech is a cinema lighting company founded and located in Denver, Colorado. This combination, all packed into our Mercedes Sprinter AWD van, guarantees that each scene is a canvas painted with the ideal luminosity, contributing to the overall visual allure of our productions.
Dynamic Cinematic Movements
Motion control is at the center of our dynamic shots. Having a camera sitting on a tripod can get pretty boring. So we add movement to our footage by using these 3 motion control units:
- The Ronin RS4 Professional: This is a gimbal system designed to support and stabilize cinema cameras, allowing us to capture smooth and dynamic shots while walking, running, or during other challenging movements. The RS4 has many features that enhance its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of cinematic applications, from feature films and documentaries to commercials and music videos.
- The Kessler Second Shooter: This is a motion control system used in filmmaking to achieve precise and programmable camera movements. It consists of a motorized slider, pan and tilt heads, and a controller, allowing us to automate complex camera motions for increased creativity and efficiency. This robot is utilized to capture dynamic and smooth shots, adding cinematic quality to productions by automating camera movements such as slides, pans, and tilts with precision and repeatability.
- The Edelkrone HeadPLUS V2: This is another robotic pan and tilt head designed for precise camera movements in filmmaking. It enables motorized control over pan and tilt, making it ideal for creating dynamic motion time-lapse sequences and versatile applications in cinematography, specially in small spaces. Integrated with a slider system, it gives us flexibility and creative control for enhancing cinematic storytelling.
Post-Production
The work doesn’t stop once we finish filming. The real magic happens in post. That’s where we use Adobe Software to shape the final look and feel of each project. We use Premiere Pro and After Effects a lot because they work smoothly together, making it easy to jump between editing and motion graphics without breaking our flow. They’re industry standards for a reason: great for editing, color, sound, effects… pretty much everything we need. At Rocket House Pictures, we love that mix of tech and creativity. The gear and software are just tools that help us tell better stories.
Come make a video with us and see how that blend of skill and creativity comes together on screen.
