PODCAST: 5 Fundamental Tips For Shooting In Natural Light
Micro-budget filmmakers often utilize natural light as a means to simplify production requirements and reduce time on set,…
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Feature Film Update + Why I’m Locking My Film Reel By Reel
My upcoming feature film Shadows on the Road is currently in the finishing stages of post. Final editing…
My Review Of The Fuji X-T2: The Ultimate 4K Mirrorless For Narrative Filmmakers
A couple of months ago I picked up the Fuji X-T2 to round off my current lineup of…
PODCAST: Breaking Down The Budget For a $12,000 Feature Film
Many micro-budget feature films are budgeted around $10,000 – $15,000, and are produced over the course of 10…
Building The Perfect 5 Person Micro-Budget Feature Film Crew
One of the most common questions I get relating to producing micro-budget films is: How big of a crew…
PODCAST: Moving From PA To Producer In No Time: An Interview With Filmmaker Jens Jacob
No two filmmakers have the same story, or have broken into the industry in the same way. Filmmaker…
Why Pickup Shots Are Crucial For Micro-Budget Features + Shooting Our Pickups Guerrilla Style
Many micro-budget filmmakers have an adverse reaction when it comes to pickup shots. After many weeks or months…
PODCAST: Directing a $67,000 Micro-Budget Feature Film With Joe McClean
No two feature films are made the same way, and this sentiment is especially true of micro-budget productions…
Panasonic EVA1 Vs. Canon C200 – Which Is Better For Filmmakers?
This is been one hell of a week for camera announcements. Just a couple days ago, Canon announced…
PODCAST HIGHLIGHT: Utilizing Vimeo To Grow As a Filmmaker & Build Your Audience With Derick Rhodes
Last week I had the pleasure of recording one of my favorite episodes to date of Show, Don’t…
If I Had To Shoot Everything On A Single Lens, It Would Be a 50mm
I’m often asked “what’s your favorite lens?” by fellow filmmakers, both aspiring and professional. A more accurate way to phrase…
Download My Free “Classic Chrome” Inspired LUT Here!
Recently, I’ve been shooting a lot of footage on the Fuji X-T2, and have been absolutely loving the…
