Everyone is talking about the new Netflix mini-series Adolescence, which consists of 4 episodes, each shot in a single take. The technical execution of the show is truly phenomenal. As I watched each episode, I had to keep reminding myself…
Cinematography
cinematography
Making A No-Budget / No-Crew Short Film In 3 Hours On The Sony A7S III
Last week I made a bite sized short film called “Echoes On The Shore”, which was shot in…
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…
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…
The 3 Pitfalls Of Single Location Filmmaking
One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for…
My Journey To Find The Perfect Aspect Ratio
If you’ve been following my blog for long enough, you probably know I am a little obsessed with…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
Does The “Cinematic Look” Actually Exist?
Recently I was interviewed for a research project about the “cinematic look” – A topic constantly debated by filmmakers.…
