State of the Art Mattebox

[Steve Sherrick]

Ready for immediate sales. Can begin shipping tomorrow. Price $2.99

Here are some photos of the Cook E Mattebox.

Sorry guys, I couldn't resist posting this. I was without a mattebox today, so I had to make one very quickly. and well, I'm a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, so.....

By the way, the footage looks great. Been filming in 95-105 degree temps the past two days with M-X and no problems with heat. Also, very tough sunlight and I'm happy with results. For those who don't know, the "sunspot" is gone with M-X.

 

[Scott Miller]

Sweet

And... who makes those baby-legs? Ar they 100mm or 150mm?

 

[MichaelHalsell]

Looks like it folds flat for easy storage. NICE FEATURE!

 

[christopher witzke]

Can you do a group discount?

Does it come with a case?

Any upgrade credit for future versions?

 

[MichaelHalsell]

Sweet

And... who makes those baby-legs? Ar they 100mm or 150mm?

Looks like a Manfrotto hi hat if I had to guess.

 

[Martin Weiss]

But will it work on the Epic?

 

[Jean Déraps]

Is it a 2 or 3 stage mattebox?

 

[Scott Miller]

Michael,

Sure looks like you called that one right!

Martin, maybe he will make a special Epic version in Cardboard Fibre.....

 

[Pawel Achtel]

Pro version in black?

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Yes on the Manfrotto. http://www.filmtools.com/5298bhihat.html

The folding flat part works well if you need to recycle it someday. It's a bonus feature you get for nothing.

If I can get 20 or more of you in a group buy, the cost goes down to $1.99 plus free shipping.

The case it comes in is ingenious. Similar to the mattebox itself.

Still need to get this approved by RED to avoid any conflict of interest with their upcoming mattebox., but I suspect we will get cleared and an Epic version will be available in the future.

It's a multistage capable mattebox. Stay tuned for details....

There will be a Pro black version. It has a gaffer tape finish. Quite beautiful actually.

And not to spill the beans, but I might have an LCD hood in the works as well. I'll let you know when I'm ready to take deposits on that one.

 

[Michael Romano]

I might have an LCD hood in the works as well. I'll let you know when I'm ready to take deposits on that one.

I already have a working prototype called the Advanced Sunshade®! Comes in Paper Tape Black with a rigid Dasani Water box core and velcro tabs for easy connection. No back order here, I can make one of these puppies between takes with my eyes closed*.

*Subject to craft service cardboard supply.

 

[MichaelHalsell]

Steve, Michael is stealing your thunder!

 

[DCC Erickson]

I'm waiting for the special, limited edition Girl Scout Cookies matte box. Thin mints theme.

 

[MichaelHalsell]

Themed Matteboxes! That's hot!

 

[Martin Weiss]

Are the eyebrows included in that $1.99 special? Would be a dealbreaker for me.

 

[Ken Willinger]

My understanding is that he's working on a super secret #21 version... details to be announced at some uncertain time in some uncertain place...

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Steve, Michael is stealing your thunder!

No worries, mine has a secret feature. It actually gets rid of the high pitched whine the LCD has when you go below max brightness. Okay, now who wants to order one?

Perhaps Michael and I will partner on this one. His is pretty snazzy.

 

[Scott Crawley]

Steve, you could do a blog full of Grip tips a'la Strobist.

 

[Martin Weiss]

Do I get a discount if I trade in my clumsy Chrosziel?

 

[D Fuller]

Ready for immediate sales. Can begin shipping tomorrow. Price $2.99

Here are some photos of the Cook E Mattebox.

Sorry Steve, I have to call "false advertising" on this. I don't know where you think a matte is going to go on this thing! This clearly NOT a matte box, it's a sun shade. (but it's a really 'sweet' sunshade...)