Lights! Camera! Savings! Black Friday and Cyber Week is the time of year when filmmakers can score huge savings for the tools and resources they need to succeed. Let’s face it, film gear by its very nature is not cheap. This is why the discerning filmmaker habitually waits for this 10-day stretch of discounts to stock up on what they need for a mere fraction of the retail cost. 

But, you already know that! You’re here because you want to know what deals are the best. Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. Keep reading to find the best Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers of 2022. 

*PRO TIP: Bookmark this page so you can return to it throughout the holiday season!

If you’re looking for the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Filmmakers 2023, follow this link!

CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES

CANON

Canon cameras are compact, versatile, and POWERFUL. And this Black Friday, you can save hundreds and even thousands on a new Canon camera!

• $4,599 / Reg. $4,799 – Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera
• $3,699 / Reg. $3,899 – Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Camera 
• $2,299 / Reg. $2,499 – Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera 
• $3,999 / Reg. $5,999 – Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) 

 

BLUESHAPE BATTERIES

Blueshape is not only a leading battery company that powers productions across the film industry, but it also empowers filmmakers to think eco-friendly. Save a few hundred dollars on the best batteries on the market!

• $1,409 / Reg. $1,658 – BLUESHAPE Granite Mini 95Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery and Charger Kit (Gold Mount)
• $799 / Reg. $947.15$799 / Reg. $947.15 – BLUESHAPE GRANITE TWO High Rate Discharge SPLASH 266Wh Gold Mount Battery
• $1,545 / $1,818 – BLUESHAPE GRANITE MINI 140Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery Kit with Dual Charger (V-Mount)
• $1,545 / Reg. $1,818 – BLUESHAPE GRANITE MINI 140Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery Kit with Dual Charger (Gold Mount)
• $1,409 / Reg. $1,685 – BLUESHAPE Granite Mini 95Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery and Charger Kit (V-Mount)
• $1,409 / Reg. $1,685 – BLUESHAPE Granite Mini 95Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery and Charger Kit (Gold Mount)
• $460 / Reg. $541 – BLUESHAPE NP-F570 2-Battery Kit with Dual-Bay PD Charger
• $819 / Reg. $1,085 – BLUESHAPE Single Gold Mount Battery Adapter for ARRI ALEXA LF Camera
• $839 / $1,085 – BLUESHAPE Single V-Mount Battery Adapter for ARRI ALEXA LF Camera

 

BRIGHT TANGERINE

Bright Tangerine offers 20% off across its store for Black Friday. This means you can upgrade your matte box kit for a few hundred bucks off the normal price. 

• $1,439.20 / Reg. $1,779.20 – Misfit Six 2 Stage Matte Box Kit 
• $1,599.20 / Reg. $1,979.20 – Misfit Six 3 Stage Matte Box Kit 
• $797.60 / Reg. $987.60 – Misfit Kick Base Matte Box Kit 
• $1,073.60 / Reg. $1,327.85 – Misfit Kick 2 Stage Matte Box Kit w/ 114mm Clamp On 
• $1,145.60 / Reg. $1,418.85 – Misfit Kick 3 Stage Matte Box Kit w/ 114mm Clamp On 
• $375.20 / Reg. $464.20 – Misfit Atom 4 x 5.65″/4 x 4″ Ultra Lightweight 2-Stage Clip-On Matte Box

 

TERADEK WIRELESS

With Teradek’s Season of Thanks Sale, save upward of 30% off on production solutions – at least while supplies last. 

Here are some of the highlights in the Teradek store…

• $10,990 / Reg. $12,290 – Bolt 4K LT 3G-SDI Max Set (RX/TX) 
• $2,490 / Reg. $3,290 – Bolt 4K LT 3G-SDI 750 (RX/TX) 
• $4,990 / Reg. $6,290 – Bolt 4K LT 3G-SDI 1500 (RX/TX) 
• $349 / Reg. $499 – Node II LTE/4G/3G Modem 
• $1,790 / Reg. $2,290 – Cube 755 – H.265 (HEVC) & H.264 (AVC) Camera Top Encoder 
• $1,599 / Reg. $1,990 – Cube 655 – H.265 (AVC) Encoder 
• $1,499 / Reg. $1,890 – Cube 605 – H.264 (AVC) Encoder 
• $2,999 / Reg. $3,499 – RT Single Channel Wireless Lens Control Kit 
• $1,999 / Reg. $2,499 – RT CTRL.3 Three Axis Wireless Lens Controller Hand Unit 

 

WOODEN CAMERA – 30% OFF

Wooden Camera designs, manufactures, and sells innovative camera accessories aimed at improving the filmmaking experience. Like Teradek, Wooden Camera is heading into the Season of Thanks with 30% savings in its store. 

• $95 / Reg. $125 – Wooden Camera Double Zip Matte box 4×5.6 – $95 
• $374 / Reg. $499 – Zip Matte box 4×5.6 Swing Away – $374 
• $399 / Reg. $549 – Canon RF to PL Adapter Mount (for RED V-Raptor & Komodo) – $399 

 

SMALLHD MONITORS

SmallHD creates, builds, and sells high-end monitoring solutions for filmmakers. During Black Friday and Cyber Week, you can save anywhere from a few hundred to up to $1,000!

• $1,599 / Reg. $1,799 – 702 Touch on Camera Monitor 
• $1,099 / Reg. $1,399 – INDIE 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor 
• $1,799 / Reg. $2,599 – Cine 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor w/RED Control Kit (L-Series) 
• $1,999 / Reg. $2,599 – Cine 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor w/ARRI Control Kit (L-Series) 
• $1,999 / Reg. $2,599 – Cine 7 RED RCP2 Monitor Kit for KOMODO/DSMC3
• $1,799 / Reg. $2,499 – Cine 7 Touchscreen Monitor w/Sony VENICE Camera Control Kit 
• $2,799 / Reg. $3,999 – 1303 HDR 13″ Production Monitor 
• $7,999 / Reg. $9,999 – Vision 17″ 4K HDR Pro Monitor 
• $5,499 / Reg. $5,999 – Cine 18″ 4K High-Bright Production Monitor 
• $8,499 / Reg. $9,999 – OLED 22″ 4K Reference Pro Monitor 

 

ATOMOS MONITORS

Atomos helps filmmakers and creatives create easy-to-use and cutting-edge 4K and HD Apple ProRes monitor recorders. If you’re updating your monitoring system, for the time being, you can save a few hundred dollars. 

• $499 / Reg. $699 – Shinobi 7” 4K HDMI/SDI Monitor 
• $599 / Reg. $799 – Shinobi 7” 4K HDMI/SID Monitor with power kit
• $595 / Reg. $795 – Ninja V 5” Monitor + AtomX Cast with Carry Case Bundle 
• $899 / Reg. $1,199 – Ninja V 5″ 4K Recording Monitor with 1TB AtomX SSDmini & Mounting Kit 
• $899 / Reg. $1,197 – Ninja V+ Switch & Stream Kit 
• $999 / Rec. $1299 – Shogun Connect 7” Network Connected HDR Monitor & Recorder 

 

INOVATIV CARTS – REBATE OFFER

Inovativ is offering a rebate to get free accessories shipped directly from their warehouse. Essentially, you can purchase from any one of Inovativ’s resellers and then submit your purchase to collect your free item(s). Pretty sick!

Steps to get your free items after you purchase your cart:

1. Submit your purchase information here: Inovativ Rebate
2. That’s it!

You must submit the form by December 15, 2022, in order to receive your free items, shipped directly from Inovativ.

 

ECHO BUNDLES 

Echo 36 Bundle – Free Studio Starter Bundle – SAVE $638

• You Must Purchase – Inovativ Echo 36 Workstation ($4,199)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – DigiSystem Pro Kit with Digibase ($389 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – ⅝” Baby Pin System ($249 value)

Submit your MIR here: REBATE SUBMIT

 

Echo 48 Bundle – SAVE $638

• You Must Purchase – Inovativ Echo 48 Workstation ($4,299)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – DigiSystem Pro Kit with Digibase ($389 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – ⅝” Baby Pin System ($249 value)

Submit your MIR here: REBATE SUBMIT

 

APOLLO EVO BUNDLES

40 EVO Bundle – SAVE $597

• You Must Purchase – Apollo 40 EVO Cart ($4,299)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – 4” Large Cable Hooks (Pair) ($119 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – 2-Stage Corner Mast Riser ($245 value)
  • FREE ITEM #3 – Pro Monitor Vesa Mount ($229 value)

 

52 EVO Bundle – SAVE $597

• You Must Purchase – Apollo 52 EVO Cart ($4,699)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – 4” Large Cable Hooks (Pair) ($119 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – 2-Stage Corner Mast Riser ($245 value)
  • FREE ITEM #3 – Pro Monitor Vesa Mount ($229 value)

Submit your MIR here: REBATE SUBMIT

 

VOYAGER EVO BUNDLES

30 EVO Bundle – SAVE $354

• You Must Purchase – Voyager 30 EVO Cart ($3,399)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – Voyager 30 Travel Case ($329 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – Robo Cup (Black) ($25 value)

 

36 EVO Bundle – SAVE $404

• You Must Purchase – Voyager 36 EVO Cart ($3,599)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – Voyager 36 Travel Case ($379 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – Robo Cup (Black) ($25 value)

 

42 EVO Bundle – SAVE $504

• You Must Purchase – Voyager 42 EVO Cart ($3,799)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – Voyager 42 Travel Case ($479 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – Robo Cup (Black) ($25 value)

 

36 NXT Bundle – SAVE $404

• You Must Purchase – Voyager 36 NXT Cart ($2,699)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – Voyager 36 NXT Travel Case ($379 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – Robo Cup (Black) ($25 value)

 

Voyager 42 NXT Bundle – SAVE $504

• You Must Purchase – Voyager 42 NXT Cart ($2,599)
  • FREE ITEM #1 – Voyager 42 NXT Travel Case ($479 value)
  • FREE ITEM #2 – Robo Cup (Black) ($25 value)

Submit your MIR here: REBATE SUBMIT

 

DOMKE BAGS

Save 20% off select Domke Camera bags with code: BFCM20

• Domke Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

 

DAVIS & SAMFORD

Save 20% off select Davis & Samford Tripods & Tripod Accessories with code: BFCM20

• Davis & Samford Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

 

TIFFEN

Save 20% off on select Tiffen Screw In Filters with code: BFCM20

• Tiffen Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

 

TILTA

• $789.65 / Reg. $929 – Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System Partial Kit IV
• $1,189.15 / Reg. $1,399 – Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System
• $594.15 / Reg. $699 – Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System Partial Kit I 
• $40.80 / Reg. $48 – Tilta Nucleus-M Motor Rod Adapter
• $255 / Reg. $300 – Tilta Nucleus-M Motor Kit I
• $425 / Reg. $500 – Tilta Nucleus-M FIZ Hand Unit
• $17 / Reg. $20 – Tilta Nucleus-M Follow Focus Marking Disk (Set of 4)
• $499 / Reg. $599 – Tilta Nucleus-Nano Wireless Lens Control System with Nucleus-M Motor 
• $549 / Reg. $599 – Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit

 

FLANDERS SCIENTIFIC

Save $500 off any monitor – no code needed, valid until November 28th, limit 2 per purchase

 

LENSES

CANON Lenses

Canon’s selection of lenses is not only reliable, but they’re also iconic! And if there was ever a time to invest in them, it’s now. 

• $1,999 / $2,399 – Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens (Canon RF)
• $999 / Reg. $1,499 – Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens
• $1,499 / Reg. $1,799 – Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens 

 

Laowa Lenses

Laowa Lenses designs and creates unique lenses that are also practical and affordable. The Black Friday and Cyber Week sale is currently underway and runs until December 31, 2022.

• $3,549.00 / Reg. $5,000 – 25-100mm T2.9 OOOM Zoom

This is a parafocal zoom lens with a constant aperture of T2.9 through the entire range of the lens. It has modern optics with a vintage-inspired design, and the lens covers Super 35 camera sensors.

• $1,499 / Reg. $1,599 – 24mm Macro Probe Lens

The 24mm Macro Probe Lens is available in multiple mounts that include PL, EF, RF, and Nikon. It covers full-frame sensors with a T14 aperture and 2:1 macro lens with infinity focus. 

Other lenses for sale include:

• $599 / Reg. $699 – Argus 45mm f0.95 FF
• $649 / Reg. $749 – Argus 35mm f0.95 FF
• $449 / Reg. $549 – Argus 33mm f0.95 CF
• $349 / Reg. $449 – Laowa 10mm f2 Zero-D MFT
• $1,139.00 / Reg. $1,199 – Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift
• $449 – $499 (pending lens mount) – Laowa 14mm f4 FF RL Zero-D
• $599 – $699 (pending lens mount) – Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL
• $599 / Reg. $699 – Laowa 10-18mm f4.5 – 5.6 Zoom
• $399 / Reg. $499 – Laowa 9mm f2.8 Zero-D
• $649 / Reg. $749 – Laowa 15mm f2 Zero-D
• $389 / Reg. $399 – Laowa 7.5mm f2 MFT

 

Samyang Rokinon / Xeen

• $349 / $499 – Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount
• $299 / Reg. $399 – Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E 
• $429 / Reg. $699 – Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E
• $349 / Reg. $399 – Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E 
• $189 / Reg. $399 – Rokinon AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E 
• $299 / Reg. $399 – Rokinon AF 18mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E 
• ​$399 / Reg. $499 – ​Rokinon 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Lens for Sony E
• $799 / Reg. $999 – Rokinon 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom Lens for Sony E

 

ZEISS

• $4,240 / Reg. $4,990 – ZEISS Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF
• $4,240 / Reg. $4,490 – ZEISS Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F 
• $3,395 / Reg. $3,990 – ZEISS Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F
• $3,395 / $3,990 – ZEISS Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF 
• $3,820 / Reg. $4,490 – ZEISS Otus 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F 
• $3,820 / Reg/ $4,490 – ZEISS Otus 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF
• $4,240 / Reg. $4,490 – ZEISS Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF 
• $4,240 / Reg. $4,490 – ZEISS Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F 
• $1,089 / Reg. $1,283 – ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F
• $1,089 / Reg. $1,283 – ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF  

 

Lens Adapters

• $599 / Reg. $999 – 1.33x PL to PL Anamorphic Adapter
• $599 / Reg. $999 – 1.4x PL to PL Full Frame Adapter
  • 1 Stop of Light Loss
• $1,080 / Reg. $1,800 – Bundle of Both Adapters

 

DZOFILM LENSES 

DZOFILM lenses allow cinematographers to explore more possibilities. Throughout the holiday, they are offering a whole range of lenses where you can save anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. 

• $6,799 / Reg. $7,999 – DZOFilm Pictor T2.8 Super35 Zoom 3-Lens Bundle (PL & EF Mount, Black)
• $4,889 / Reg. $5,189 – DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm and 50-125mm T2.8 Super35 Zoom Lens Bundle (PL Mount and EF Mount, Black)
• $2,389 / Reg. $2,489 – DZOFilm Pictor 20 to 55mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL Mount and EF Mount)
• $2,589 / Reg. $2,689 – DZOFilm Pictor 50 to 125mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL Mount and EF Mount)
• $2,289 / Reg. $2,889 – DZOFilm Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL and EF Mounts, Black) 
• $2,389 / Reg. $3,089 – DZOFilm Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL and EF Mounts, White)
• $6,999 / Reg. $8,199 – DZOFilm Pictor T2.8 Super35 Zoom 3-Lens Bundle (PL & EF Mount, White) 
• $10,999 / Reg. $13,199 – DZOFilm VESPID Cine Prime 10-Lens PL Mount and EF Mount Kit 

 

FILMMAKING RESOURCES

FILMMAKERS ACADEMY

Filmmakers Academy is the top resource platform for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers. With its 800+ hours of content and community features, Filmmakers Academy helps you expand your technical knowledge, find inspiration, and collaborate with fellow creatives. 

Annual All Access Membership

Get trusted, professional filmmaking knowledge directly from your phone or mobile device this Black Friday and Cyber Week when you upgrade to Annual All Access, and we will throw in a FREE cinematography masterclass (valued at $250)! The deal expires on December 2, 2022.

• CLICK TO JOIN ANNUAL ALL ACCESS AND GET FREE CAMERAS, LENSES & FILTERS MASTERCLASS!

 

Monthly All Access Membership

This Black Friday we’re dropping our membership price lower than ever before! Now’s your chance to get a world-class filmmaking education with Monthly All Access for only $59/mo. for the next 6 months! The deal expires on December 2, 2022. 

• CLICK TO JOIN MONTHLY ALL ACCESS FOR 25% OFF FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS!

 

Filmmakers Academy Gift Card

Who doesn’t love gift cards? They make the best holiday gift! Either gift a membership or a custom amount of your choice for that special filmmaker in your life!

• CLICK TO BUY A FILMMAKERS ACADEMY GIFT CARD!

 

POST-PRODUCTION

EDITMENTOR

There’s no better way to learn than doing it for yourself. EditMentor empowers filmmakers and students by placing them in real-world scenarios in the edit bay where they learn from trusted professionals and then apply what they learn. These high-quality courses are perfect for filmmakers no matter where they are on their journey! 

Choose from the following: 

• $149 / Reg. $399.99 – Stephen Mark, ACE Editing Workshop
• $74 / Reg. $149 – Youtube Kickstarter with Sven Pape
• $199 – Bundle Stephen Mark, ACE Editing Workshop with YouTube Kickstarter with Sven Pape 
• $69 / Reg. $199 – Broadcast Journalism
• $69 / Reg. $95 – Intermediate Film Course
• $9 / Reg. $19 – Beginner Film Course $9

 

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD – SAVE UP TO 40%

The Adobe Creative Cloud needs no introduction. Millions of creatives rely on its applications every single day. For Black Friday, you can save 40% on Creative Cloud All Apps, the ultimate creative toolkit! 

• Adobe Creative Cloud Individual Subscription

 

MASTER THE WORKFLOW

Do you want to become a top assistant film editor in the movie business? Then, Master The Workflow will help you get there. When you sign up this Black Friday, you can save on their flagship course!

• Sign up here to learn about Black Friday Deals

 

PARSEC

We have been using Parsec at Filmmakers Academy for about 2 years now, ever since they introduced the MacOSX Beta. Our team uses Parsec to remote edit off of our QNap server, as well as to access materials while on the road. 

There is a PC version that has more features, the Mac version keeps getting better.

• 20% Off for new subscriptions – USED CODE: MERRYWRAP22

 

TOPAZ LABS

Magically improve your photo and video quality with cutting-edge image enhancement technology! This Black Friday and through Cyber Week, Topaz Labs is offering HUGE discounts. Improve your image quality while saving BIG!

• $279 (Save 63%) – The Everything Bundle
• $159 (Save 65%) – Enhance Images 
• $159 (Save 47%) – Enhance Videos 

 

FILMCONVERT

Save $80 on Filmconvert plugins!

• Filmconvert Black Friday Sale

 

BORIS FX

Save 25% on all plugins with Boris FX. 

• BorisFX Black Friday Sale

 

GIMBAL TOOLS

BLKBRD CINE – 20% OFF ALL STORE ITEMS

BLKBRD Cine has provided the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking gimbal products since 2013. This holiday season BLKBRD is knocking their prices down, so hurry before everything is sold out!

MUST USE CODE AT CHECKOUT: FA20

• $412 / Reg. $515 – Sparrow Clamps for DJI Ronin 2 
• $71.20 / Reg. $89 – Gimbal Hooks (Pair) 
• $108 / Reg. $135 – Low Mode Bungee for Ready Rig 
• $108 / Reg. $135 – Universal Rod Bracket / Lens Support (Single) 
• $180 / Reg. $225 – Universal Rod Bracket / Lens Support (Pair) 

 

CINEWORKER – 20% OFF ALL STORE ITEMS

Cineworker helps to make your on-set work easier by offering useful accessories for camera department, crew, 1st and 2nd ACs, gimbal ops, and grip department. Shop their products and behold the Black Friday savings!

MUST USE CODE AT CHECKOUT: CINEWBLKF20%

• $53.22 / Reg. $66.52 – DJI Ronin 2 Wireless Receiver Mounting Bracket 
• $73.71 / Reg. $92.11 – DJI Ronin 2 Replacement Cable for Wireless Receiver 
• $122.81 / $153.51 – DJI Ronin 2 Receiver Mounting Bracket + Cable for Wireless Receiver 
• $81.84 / Reg. $102.34 – Alexa 35 Top Plate (Ronin 2 Compatible) 
• $49.11 / Reg. $61.41 – Movi XL Dovetail Safety Pin 
• $65.47 / Reg. $81.87 – SmallHD 1303Cine Monitor Mounting Block 

 

HOLLYLAND – 15-20% OFF

Hollyland supports a wideband frequency response from 150Hz to 7KHz and Premium AEC performance. Check out the Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings below!

• $399 / Reg. $499 – SOLIDCOM C1-2S Wireless Headset System 
• $599 / Reg. $749 – SOLIDCOM C1-3S Wireless Headset System 
• $799 / Reg. $999 – SOLIDCOM C1-4S Wireless Headset System 
• $1,189 / Reg. $1,479 – SOLIDCOM C1-6S Wireless Headset System 

 

CRDBAG

See how CRDBAG bags fit inside of a Pelican 1510 case: Instagram

• $24.50 / Reg. $49 – MISC PATCHES 01 
• $97.50 / Reg. $195 – CRDWALL 
• $55.90 / Reg. $86 – CRDPOUCH MKII LARGE (2-PAK)
• $104.30 / Reg. $149 – CRDPOUCH MKII 4 SET SIZES (4-PAK)
• $70.50 / Reg. $94 – CRDPOUCH MKII X-LARGE (2-PAK)
• $57.60 / Reg. $72 – CRDPOUCH MKII SMALL (2-PAK)
• $69.30 / Reg. $77 – CRDPOUCH MKII MEDIUM (2-PAK)

 

LIGHTING

APUTURE – SAVE UP TO 45% 

Aputure is the best! They provide lighting by filmmakers for filmmakers. Their Black Friday sale begins on Friday, November 25th at the Aputure Store. 

Below are some of our favorite products in the store that we would like to highlight: 

• $49 / Reg. $70 – Accent B7C $49 | (Retail: $70)
• $679 / Reg. $799 (15% Off) – Accent B7c 8-Light Kit
• $158 / Reg. $179 (12% Off) – 2-Bay Battery Power Station
• $52 / Reg. $59 (12% Off) – Aputure Barndoors 
• $78 / Reg. $89 (12% Off) – Lantern (26 inches) 
• $122 / Reg. $139 (12% Off) – F10 Barndoors
• $193 / Reg. $219 (12% Off) – F10 Fresnel 
• $105 / Reg. $119 (12% Off) – Fresnel 2X
• $122 / Reg. $139 (12% Off) – Lantern 90 
• $61 / Reg. $69 (12% Off) – Light Box 30120 
• $58 / Reg. $66 (12% Off) – Light Box 6090
• $237 / Reg. $269 (12% Off) – Light Dome 150
• $193 / Reg. $219 (12% Off) – Light Dome II 
• $114 / Reg. $129 (12% Off) – Light Dome Mini II 
• $87 / Reg. $99 (12% Off) – Light Dome SE
• $52 / Reg. $59 (12% Off) – LS 60 Softbox
• $1,499 / Reg. $1,890 (21% Off) – LS 600d Pro 
• $1,599 / Reg. $1,990 (20% Off) – LS 600x Pro
• $79 / Reg. $90 (12% Off) – MC 
• $1,275 / Reg. $1,499 (15% Off) – MC 12-Light Production Kit 
• $449 / Reg. $499 (10% Off) – MC 4-Light Travel Kit 
• $49 / Reg. $89 (45% Off) – MX 
• $1,499 / Reg. $1,699 (12% Off) – NOVA P300c 
• $149 / Reg. $169 (12% Off) – NOVA P300c Barn Doors 
• $1,699 / Reg. $1,899 (11% Off) – NOVA P300c Kit 
• $131 / Reg. $149 (12% Off) – NOVA P300c Softbox 
• $439 / Reg. $499 (12% Off) – Spotlight Mini Zoom 
• $439 / Reg. $499 (12% Off) – Spotlight Mount (19° / 26° / 36°)

 

AMARAN

The amaran sale begins on Friday November 25th on the Aputure Store. 

• amaran 100d
• amaran 100x
• amaran 200d
• amaran 200x
• amaran COB 60d
• amaran COB 60x
• amaran F21c
• amaran F21x
• amaran F22c
• amaran F22x
• amaran P60c
• amaran P60c 3-Light Kit
• amaran T2c
• amaran T4c

 

LITEPANELS – 20% OFF SELECT ITEMS

Litepanels have lit TV shows, outside broadcasts, sportscasts, movie sets, and even the Pentagon, White House, and International Space Station! And for just a limited time, Litepanels is offering a 20% sale! 

• $1,998 / Reg. $2,503.25 – Litepanels Gemini 1 x 1 RGBWW LED Hard Panel 
• $749.75 / Reg. $1,068.75 – Litepanels Astra 6x Daylight LED 
• $989.25 / Reg. $1,116.25 – Litepanels Astra 6x Bi-Color LED 
• $4,179.50 / Reg. $4,436.50 – Litepanels Gemini 2×1 RGBWW LED Soft Panel

 

KINO FLO

Kino Flo manufactures LED-based lighting equipment that’s trusted by filmmakers across the globe! Their production lighting solutions build on decades of technical achievement to lead the innovation of groundbreaking LED soft light systems. Here are their best Black Friday/Cyber Week deals. 

• $1779.25 / Reg. $2095.25 – Diva-Lite 21 LED Panel
• $2078.50 / Reg. $2388.50 – Diva-Lite 31 LED Panel 
• $2178.30 / Reg. $2378.30 – Diva-Lite 41 LED Panel

 

QUASAR SCIENCE

Quasar was founded by leading lighting technicians who have helped revolutionize the industry with lighting solutions. And this Black Friday, their deals really know how to light us up! 

• $199 / Reg. $210 – Q10 Q-Lion Switch Lithium-Ion Linear LED Lamp (12”)
• $89 / Reg. $135 – Q5 Q-Lion Switch Lithium-Ion Linear LED Lamp (7”)
• $120 / Reg. $150 – Q-25 Crossfade Linear LED Bi-Color Light (2’)
• $529.99 / Reg. $874.99 – Q25XG Crossfade Bundle (2’)
• $499 / Reg. $665 – Rainbow 2 Linear RGBX Lamp w/Ossium Mounting System (2’)
• $679 / Reg. $900 – Rainbow 2 Linear RGBX Lamp w/Ossium Mounting System (4’)
• $999 / Reg. $1485 – Rainbow 2 Linear RGBX Lamp w/Ossium Mounting System (8’)
• $340 / Reg. $850 – Double Rainbow 2’ (EX-Demo from Quasar Science) 
• $520 / Reg. $1300 – Double Rainbow 4’ (Ex-Demo from Quasar Science) 

 

HONEYCRATES 

Honeycrates are LED lighting control devices with a unique hexagon shape that takes the place of the traditional square lighting control grids. The Honeycrates sale begins on Friday, November 25th, and runs until Monday, November 28th.  

• Babybees – 20% Off
• Overheads – 20% Off
• Beehive – 20% Off

 

HIVE LIGHTING 

• $1,199.20 / Reg. $1,577.89 – HIVE LIGHTING Hornet 200-CX Omni-Color Open Face LED Light 
• $639.20 / $841.05 – HIVE LIGHTING Bee 50-C Open Face Omni-Color LED Light (Black)
• $721.20 / Reg. $948.95 – HIVE LIGHTING Large Adjustable Fresnel Attachment with Photo Mount (8″)
• $159.20 / Reg. $209.47 – HIVE LIGHTING Beauty Dish for Omni-Color LED Lights (White)

 

SOUND

DEITY MICROPHONES

From XLR and DSLR microphones to timecode generators, and professional wireless microphones, you can trust in Deity Microphones. Their sale begins on Friday, November 25th in the Aputure Store. 

Here are our favorites: 

• Pocket Wireless
• Pocket Wireless Mobile Kit
• S-Mic 2
• S-Mic 2 Location Kit
• S-Mic 2S
• Timecode Box
• Timecode Box Kit
• VO-7U USB Podcast Kit (Black/White)
• VO-7U USB Podcast Mic (Black/White)

 

PORTFOLIO MATERIALS

Filmmakers need solid websites to house their work and land the big jobs. Squarespace and Wix are two of our favorite website builders for filmmakers. But, you also need high-quality video, which is possible through Vimeo. Behold the epic Black Friday discounts below!

VIMEO

• Save 25% off an annual subscription

SQUARESPACE

• Save 10% with CODE: GIMME10

WIX 

• Discount on Annual Plan

 

SHOTDECK

SAVE 40% on the most extensive film library on the planet!

• $69.95 / Reg. $99.95 – YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
• $59.70 / $77.70 – 6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP

 

COOL STUFF

JORDAN BRADY

We said it once, and we’ll say it again, our mentors are industry leaders. That’s why directing mentor Jordan Brady is leading the charge of filmmaking education with his Commercial Directing Voodoo! And it makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Learn more below.

$10 – Jordan Brady’s Commercial Directing Voodoo

 

CHEAP-O-MEDIA MERCH 

If there’s one thing Cheap-O-Media does it makes us laugh! Show your sense of humor this holiday season with some awesome merch from the funniest meme-makers in the industry! 

• $25 – “Arri” Super 35 T-Shirt
• $25 – “Sony” 6K Pro T-Shirt
• $25 – Compact Camera Style T-Shirt
• $25 – More T-Shirts
• $55 – Hoodies 

 

REVAR CINE 

Revar Cine is a boutique optical manufacturer that offers fine optics and accessories for cinematographers. Here are some cool things in their store this Black Friday. 

• $299 – RED V-Raptor + Atlas Orion 65mm Scale Model 
• $149 – Tokina Vista 35mm Lens Scale Model 

 

CINEPAKS

Do you like bundles, effects, and filters? Well, you’ll love Cinepacks and their deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday! They have something for every kind of filmmaker.

• Lens Filters (35% Off)
• Video Effects (50% Off)
• Cinepaks Master Bundle (60% Off)

 

APPLE 

For a limited time, get an Apple Gift Card to use on a later purchase when you buy an eligible iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods, and more.* Mark your calendar — our special shopping event kicks off on November 25.

• Apple Gift Card

 

THE BOTTOM LINE

Whether you are searching to improve your own arsenal of filmmaking tools or are shopping for that special filmmaker in your life, you will certainly find it on the list above. 

Every year, filmmakers rely on Filmmakers Academy to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Week deals. However, this year we are offering the biggest deal ever for the #1 Filmmaking Resource out there. 

That’s right, joining Filmmakers All Access membership is now more affordable than ever before. When you join Annual All Access during this period, we will gift you our Cameras, Lenses & Filter Masterclass by Shane Hurlbut, ASC (a $250 value) for FREE! 

You can go month-to-month with our Monthly All Access membership for the ultra-low price of $59/mo. for the next 6 months. This is down from the normal retail rate of $79/mo. Just use the coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY59 at checkout! 

While the discounts for 2022 may have expired, you can get the most up-to-date (at least for 2023) with the Ultimate Gift Guide for Filmmakers in 2023!