Last week I began shooting my feature film - WHITE CROW - which has been going exceptionally well so far. Unlike some of my other films, which have been more …
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When NOT To Invest in Modern Budget Cinema Lenses Like Rokinon’s XEEN Lineup
November 13, 2018
Every week I’ll get at least two or three e-mails from filmmakers asking for advice on lens purchases. I’m usually asked some variation of “which modern cinema lenses would you …
Every Sunday I send out an article to my newsletter subscribers, sharing advice and insight on the business and craft of micro-budget filmmaking. For the most part, these articles are …
Blackmagic made huge waves recently with the announcement of their new RAW format (BM RAW), which delivers superior image quality while improving performance in post. It’s currently only available on …
Many independent filmmakers get an immense sense of nostalgia when they think back to the 1990’s. Back then, the market for original content wasn't saturated the way it is today, …
Filmmakers are commonly taught to focus on story structure, plot, and formula while screenwriting, with scene writing usually falling into the background of the discussion. This lack of attention can …
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Battle Of The 4K Mirrorless Cinema Cameras – Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K, Canon EOS R, Fuji XT3
September 24, 2018
Several new mirrorless cameras were released or announced in recent weeks, including Blackmagic’s new Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Canon’s EOS R, and Fuji’s XT3. All three cameras are clearly of …
For the past year, I have been writing a new feature film called WHITE CROW, which is now in pre-production, set to shoot later this fall! Having just completed another …
Almost two years ago, I decided I was tired of waiting around to make a feature film, and took matters into my own hands. I didn't want to spend the …
Why Shooting 4K Is Becoming Less Important + The Resurgence Of The Arri Alexa Classic
September 4, 2018
4K has been a part of the filmmaking conversation since the RED ONE was first released over ten years ago. At that time, all the “experts” were certain it would …