Customization That Brings Ideas to Life: Successful Cases from Chewa Film&Video

At Chewa Film&Video, we specialize in manufacturing cinema accessories, including 4× 5.65 and 6.6×6.6 matte box, 19mm follow focus system, 100mm/150mm fluid heads and tripods, and more.

Over the years, we've learned that every filmmaker, rental house, and distributor has their own unique requirements. That's why, in addition to our standard products, we also offer ODM customization and spare part development.

Whether it's a new size matte box, a special diopter tray, or a custom handle design, our goal is simple:

 To help our clients turn technical ideas into real, reliable production tools

Below are two real examples that show how our customization service adds long-term value for our partners.

Case 1: From One Request to a Long-Term Product: The 6.6×6.6 Clip-on Matte Box

Around ten years ago, our factory mainly produced clip-on 4×5.65 matte boxes, a popular size for most production, and 19mm rods system matte box (studio version).

Then one client contacted us with a simple but tempting challenging request:

"Can you make a clip-on matte box in 6.6×6.6 size? If yes, I‘ll order 10 units."

At that time, we had never produced clip-on in 6.6×6.6 before. But we accepted the request. 

Our engineering team redesigned the frame, tested the balance with large -format lenses, and optimized the mounting structure for stability. The result exceeded expectations, and that custom order eventually became one of our regular production models still sold today.

What started as a one-time customization grew into a successful product line, now trusted by many professional cinematographers. 

Case 2: A Spare Part That Become a Repeated Order

Another success story comes from a long-term client who needed a matte box spare part in a different dimension from our standard version.

He provided us with detailed measurements, and we adjusted our design accordingly. After testing, the new part works perfectly, and since then, it as turned into a stable, ongoing order.

This kind of small but precise customization helps our clients maintain their own product line, while relying on us as a consistent and flexible manufacturing partner.

What Our Customization Service Can Do

Our customization capability covers a wide range of mechanical and CNC parts related to cinema camera accessories, including but not limited to:

• Matte box spare parts (e.g., filter holder, lens backings, diopter tray)
• Fluid head components (e.g., handles)
• Tripod and dolly accessories
• Camera support parts customized based on client drawings or references

As long as the design is mechanical and feasible for machining or molding  and technical drawings or measurements are provided, we can turn your concept into a production-ready part.

We understand how important it is for professional users to get exactly what they need, and we're here to make that process smooth and efficient.

Partner with Chewa Film&Video

From standard products to fully customized solutions, Chewa Film&Video provides professional-grade, reliable accessories for cinema cameras. 

If you're looking for a manufacturer who can respond flexibly to your technical requirements and deliver consistent quality. We'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website for more details: www.chewafilmvideo.com