7 Bad Habits That Are Holding You Back As A Cinematographer
Achieving a beautiful, cinematic image when shooting on your DSLR requires you to not only have the right…
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There is a Massive Quality Difference Between FCP X & Premiere Pro – Guess Which One Is Far Better At Compression?
I’ve always been really picky when it comes to compressing my video files (especially for web), because the…
My Guide For Capturing Cinematic Images With Your DSLR Is Now Available – Get It While It’s Hot!
About a month ago, I announced that I have been working on my Guide For Capturing Cinematic Images…
Watch My Latest Short Film ‘The Mechanic’ Shot On Canon C100 For Project Greenlight
UPDATE: “The Mechanic” just got through round 1 of Project Greenlight and is now in the running! Wish…
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…
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…
