How To Shoot A Moving Car Scene With No Process Trailer, Rigging, Or Budget
As I outlined in this previous post, I recently wrapped production on a feature film and will be…
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Our URSA Mini 4.6K Guerrilla Shooting Rig + Lots Of Screengrabs From The Feature!
Three short weeks ago I began production a feature film and as of this past Tuesday we are officially wrapped!…
I’m Directing A Feature Right Now. Here’s How We’re Pulling It Off!
If you’ve been wondering why I haven’t posted in a couple weeks – It’s been a very busy…
The Panasonic GH5 Is Officially Here! These Are My First Impressions
Last year, I was fortunate enough to have been invited by Panasonic to take a look at a…
7 Ways To Speed Up Your Color Correction Process While Dramatically Improving Your Results
Color correction is one of the most rewarding stages of post-production – largely because it allows us as filmmakers…
The 4 Best DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras For Video In 2017
A few years ago when large sensor camcorders like the Canon C300 and Sony FS100 first hit the…
A Non-Technical Approach To Achieving The Cinematic Look
As independent filmmakers, we’re always chasing the elusive “cinematic look”. The ultimate goal is usually to increase production value…
My Authentic Film Grain Packs Are Now Available! Choose Clean or Dirty Stocks In 35mm, 16mm & 8mm!
Digital cinema cameras and DSLRs are capable of producing incredible results, but they are also known to deliver…
The 10 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned About Directing Narrative Films
Ask any budding filmmaker what their goal is for the future, and nearly all of them will say – I…
What Sets Marmoset Apart From Other Music Libraries: The Search Tool
There are a lot of music licensing sites out there – some good, and others… well, not so…
Thoughts On The New FCP X 10.3 Update & Why Audio Lanes Are Big News
I’ve been a fan of FCP X since it was first released (despite the controversy), but over the…
Check Out My Interview With Voyage LA Magazine About The Challenges I Faced When Beginning My Filmmaking Career
A few weeks ago I was interviewed by a local magazine here in Los Angeles (Voyage LA), about…
