Playing Against Filmmaking Trends On Our Feature, With Arri Alexa Classic, 2K, ProRes HQ, & 4:3 Aspect Ratio
I’ve been slow to post to my blog over the last month as I’ve been in the thick…
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Don’t Fail Before You Start: Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Production
Last week I began shooting my feature film – WHITE CROW – which has been going exceptionally well…
When NOT To Invest in Modern Budget Cinema Lenses Like Rokinon’s XEEN Lineup
Every week I’ll get at least two or three e-mails from filmmakers asking for advice on lens purchases.…
How To Push Your Filmmaking Career Ahead When You Work Full Time…
Every Sunday I send out an article to my newsletter subscribers, sharing advice and insight on the business…
Shooting Blackmagic’s Brand New BM RAW Format in Low Light On The URSA Mini Pro
Blackmagic made huge waves recently with the announcement of their new RAW format (BM RAW), which delivers superior…
The Only Formula For Making A Living By Selling Your Independent Feature Films
Many independent filmmakers get an immense sense of nostalgia when they think back to the 1990’s. Back then,…
PODCAST: The 5 Key Elements Every Scene Hinges On
Filmmakers are commonly taught to focus on story structure, plot, and formula while screenwriting, with scene writing usually…
Battle Of The 4K Mirrorless Cinema Cameras – Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K, Canon EOS R, Fuji XT3
Several new mirrorless cameras were released or announced in recent weeks, including Blackmagic’s new Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,…
WHITE CROW Is My Next Feature Film – Here’s How You Can Get On Board!
For the past year, I have been writing a new feature film called WHITE CROW, which is now…
SHADOWS ON THE ROAD Is Officially Available To Pre-Order On iTunes!
Almost two years ago, I decided I was tired of waiting around to make a feature film, and…
PODCAST: Writing A Micro-Budget Feature Film Concept From Scratch
Before a film is even written, its success can be determined by the strength of the concept alone.…
Why Shooting 4K Is Becoming Less Important + The Resurgence Of The Arri Alexa Classic
4K has been a part of the filmmaking conversation since the RED ONE was first released over ten…
