Why I Shot My Latest Film On The C100 & Not Blackmagic, RED EPIC, Or GH4
Yesterday I shot my latest film (The Mechanic) guerrilla style on the Canon C100 in Malibu, CA. Initially I…
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Why The Greatest Writers and Directors Will Always Focus On The Subtext, Not The Text
I am a firm believer that just about any story idea can be turned into an Oscar winning…
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Is Now Only $495! What It May Mean For Blackmagic’s Camera Lineup
As of today, Blackmagic has just slashed the price of their pocket camera in half, from $995 to…
Why The ‘Milky Black’ Look Is Now The Most Overused Technique In Amateur Cinematography
Independent filmmakers are constantly striving to make their low-budget films emulate higher budget productions in any way that they…
Tip Of The Day: Avoiding Clichés in your Screenplay
Getting through the first draft of your screenplay can be an extremely frustrating task to say the least,…
6 DSLR Video Tips That Will Dramatically Improve Your Work + The Best Entry Level DSLR Today!
I’m on a bit of a DSLR kick right now as I’ve just announced my Guide To Capturing…
Pre-Order My Guide To Capturing Cinematic Images With Your DSLR Today!
UPDATE: The DSLR Cinema Guide is now complete and available as a digital download! Click here to learn more. I…
Picking The Right Camera For The Right Job: C300/GH4/5D/BMCC/EPIC/ALEXA
Over the years I have gone through a lot of cameras. My first semi-professional camera was the infamous…
Tip Of The Day: Making A Skeleton Crew Work For You
Often we as independent filmmakers feel that we need a big crew in order to produce a film that looks…
My Latest Experimental Short Film “Model” – Shot On The Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Before committing to shoot a feature film by the end of this year, I wanted to shoot a…
90% Of Directing Is Casting! Here’s Why You Need To Prioritize Your Talent
It’s been said by countless directors that casting is unequivocally the most important element in the filmmaking process. Many directors subscribe…
Why You Should Never Care About Getting Rejected From Any Film Festival & How To Increase Your Odds Of Getting In
One of the worst feelings for filmmakers is the disappointment that surrounds the opening of a dreaded rejection letter…
