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Big shoutout to those Chicago summers for keeping @hello.erica.duffy here instead of going to New York.

A couple weeks ago we asked you all to ask Erica anything you wanted. And she answered.

Question: what was the process of starting @cameraambassador or what inspired you to open it?

- from @seanbee__

CA Stories Ep 2. What did starting a rental house look like 12 years ago? Well for us it started by giving away 30, free one day rentals of the @reddigitalcinema dragon camera.

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

““2929 Ellis Avenue”

What a project! Three days of filming in the middle of winter in the best city in the world. Huge shoutout to @nolis for trusting me to lens this one for his directorial debut.

Another big shoutout to @leitzcine and @sethemmons for providing their full set of Hugo Lenses. I was completely blown away by this glass. They are incredibly sharp even when wide open, complemented by a really nice fall off as you get closer to the edges. This allowed me to truly put the audience in Nolis’ world from his point of view. Additionally, the lenses are super compact, which made this run-and-gun style of shooting seamless. The 50mm T1 is truly one of one; I can’t wait to get my hands on them again.

Thanks also to @cameraambassador for helping me prep and test these lenses in Chicago and for providing the camera package.

Lastly, thanks to my small but mighty crew: my two AC’s @sam.tagle and @jessicatolliver_dp.

BTS video: @chollette
BTS Photo: @obiophotos and @jayvega
Location: @southfacingwindows

We had a blast hosting @dynastypodcasts @jaimeblack for their "Making Your DIY Indie Film in Chicago" Podcast episode. Featuring @jimvendiola @hausofbaba @fullspectrumfeatures and @cottagegroveproductions Stay tuned for the full episode. Thank you to everyone who came out.

Just wanted to share some findings from a filter test I did towards the end of last year to explore different diffusion filtration and combinations and how they affect things like skin tone/resolution highlight blooming/streaking and how well they hold contrast.

I found a really nice combination which I’m showing here with Hollywood black magic which to me did a nice job adding bloom to highlights without affecting contrast and Gold Diffusion that when corrected for in camera (thanks Poth for that trick ;) lol) gives a very interesting affect on skin tone. Lmk if all of the diffusions I tested would be interesting to see tho

Thanks @cameraambassador for being so cool with me opening like 20+ different filters and making a little bit of a mess that I cleaned up lol

And thank you to @liviaarobin and @angel.luna.sanchez for donating their wonderful faces

Much love.

CA Stories Ep. 1. We sit down with Founder/Owner @hello.erica.duffy to talk about how our OG location came to life.

Over the next few weeks we will dive into Camera Ambassadors history and so much more. Stay Tuned.

Prepping soon? Bring your own Vinyl to set the vibes for your prep session and a chance for you and your vinyl to get featured on the page. Vinyl of the week is Tyler the creators Igor. What are you all listening to this week?

#chicagorentalhouse #chicagocamerarentals #chicago #chicagofilmmaker

From Gaff Tape to Wrap Gifts we got you covered in our expandable shop. So covered we couldn’t even fit everything in this video. Stop by our expandable a shop for all your needs. #chicagorentalhouse #chicagocamerarentals #chicago #chicagofilmmaker

Today in the shop we are talking all time favorite Films! What are some of your favorites? We wanna know. Comment Down Below!

Welcome to Camera Ambassador. Home Sweet Rental Home. Our new shop at CineCity Studios spans an impressive 11,000 square feet, featuring four fully automated MYT Works prep bays, a lens projection room, testing area, client coffee and snack bar, a pool table, and ample space to prepare for your production. The facility offers good music and welcoming vibes throughout, creating the perfect environment for filmmakers to get ready for their shoots. #Chicago #Chicagorentalhouse #chicagofilmmaker #chicagocamerarentals

We brought a full week of virtual production to @cinespace_chicago. ✨

10 courses, 96 students, hands-on build and operator training, school tours, and an open house with a live demo. All hosted by Orbital Studios’ @brian_nitzkin, Mike Sill (@ragecann0n), @laura.coover, Bryan Rodriguez and Geo Recinos, and Pixera’s Miles Kipper (@thegoldenroadie).

Thank you to everyone who came through. It was an incredible week.

Gratitude to our sponsors and partners: PIXERA (@avstumpfl), @mbseco, @cinecitystudios, @cinespacestudios, @cameraambassador, @delltech, @reddigitalcinema, @iatselocal476 🫡

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎

📝 We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Destiny Outreach and their recent cohort for a workshop on camera preps and camera assisting! 🎬At Camera Ambassador, we do our best to enrich our incredible Chicago filmmaking community whenever possible and that is usually accomplished by partnering with incredible local organizations like the one that Danita Patterson has developed with @destinyoutreachofficial . Check them out and hit us up if you have an interest in setting up a workshop with us!😎