Applying Leondardo DaVinci’s “Sfumato Technique” In Filmmaking
500+ years ago, Leonardo DaVinci pioneered the Sfumato technique, which changed the art world forever. In Italian, Sfumato means “to evaporate like…
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PODCAST: A Formula For Making & Selling $100,000 Documentary Films
Today I am joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Roger Nygard, who you might know from films like Trekkies, Suckers, and The…
PODCAST: Shooting A 60 Minute Feature Film In One Day With Filmmaker Mark Mc Auley
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Mark Mc Auley to discuss the creative process behind his…
PODCAST: No-Budget Cinematography: 5 Essential Coverage Methods (Part 2)
This episode is part 2 in the no-budget cinematography series, where we explore methods and tactics for achieving…
Why “Day For Night” Is Critical For No-Budget Productions
If there is one filmmaking trick to have up your sleeve on a no-budget production, it’s the ability…
5 Coverage Methods For No-Budget Productions
No-budget productions hinge on the quality of your approach to coverage. Many filmmakers make the mistake of focusing…
The Best Focal Lengths For No-Budget Cinematography
I’m often asked “what are the optimal focal lengths for no-budget productions”? While there are no hard and…
The 33% Rule: Shooting Coverage On No-Budget
So much of your film’s perceived quality is rooted in shooting not only the best coverage possible, but…
The 3 “No’s” Of No-Budget Cinematography
On projects of all scale, lighting dictates not only the quality of your final image, but also the…
PODCAST: Sundance Winner Jim Cummings On Making Groundbreaking Films & Building A Successful Career
Today I am thrilled to be joined by the amazingly talented Jim Cummings, who you know as the…
PODCAST: No-Budget Cinematography: How To Achieve Stunning Visuals (Part 1)
Today we take a deep dive into the world of no-budget cinematography, looking at methods and workflows for…
PODCAST: Surviving The World Of Freelance Filmmaking With Whitney Ingram
Today I am joined by returning guest Whitney Ingram to talk all about the world of freelance filmmaking.…