How To Achieve The HDR Look In Post By Using Transfer Modes & Color Grading
The HDR (High Dynamic Range) look is something that has been around for quite some time in stills…
Noam Kroll
Why I’m Not Upgrading My C100 To a MK II & Thoughts On Canon’s Current Path
The Canon C100 is one of my favorite run and gun cameras and I shoot with it more than…
Is Apple’s New 5K Retina iMac The Ultimate 4K Editing Machine? Here’s Why I Might Consider It Over The New MacPro
Today Apple announced a number of new products including updates to their iPad lineup, a new Mac Mini,…
Premiere Pro & FCP X Are Both Now Playing In The Big Leagues With Fincher’s Gone Girl & Will Smith’s Focus
A while ago I posted an article about FCP X getting it’s big break on an unknown $100MM Hollywood…
How To Color Grade Your Footage For The Natural Look & Why Cinema Cameras Require Far Less Grading Than DSLRs
One of the biggest reasons that high end cinema cameras are so preferable to shoot on over DSLRs…
Why 96fps On The GH4 Should Be Avoided & Which Frame Rates Work Best For Slow Motion
One of the biggest reasons that filmmakers are falling in love with the GH4 is because of it’s amazing ability…
When Camera Choice Can Be The Most Important Factor In Achieving A Beautiful Image
Many cinematographers feel that the camera they shoot on is the least important element when it comes to capturing a…
From Bolex to Blackmagic: 6 Game Changing Film & Video Cameras That Changed The Face Of Independent Cinema
Over the couple of weeks a lot of camera announcements have been made – some very exciting, and…
Feature Film Journal #2: Refining The Story & Creating A Beat Sheet
Earlier this summer I wrote an article documenting the very first steps of developing my independent feature film,…
Tip Of The Day: The Importance Of The Casting Session
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to post one of my Tip Of The Day videos,…
Sign Up For My 2 Day Digital Cinema Bootcamp In Los Angeles Today & Receive A Free Copy Of My DSLR Cinema Guide!
After an overwhelming response to my recently released Guide For Capturing Cinematic Images With Your DSLR, I decided to…
How Taking The ‘Slow Burn’ Approach To Directing Can Improve Your Film Dramatically
There is no denying that the pace of the average feature film today is faster than ever before.…
