The TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 is an incredibly popular lens with filmmakers, mainly due to its fantastic image quality and low price-point. But how does it stack up to another fan favorite: The more expensive Leica R 50mm? I decided…
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The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
January 21, 2022
21 Movies Shot Entirely With Natural Light & Why You Should Consider It Too
Thousands of feature films have been shot entirely with natural or available light, including the 21 iconic movies…
January 18, 2022
Aspect Ratios In Filmmaking Are Officially No Longer Standardized & The Creative Possibilities Are Endless
One exciting trend that has slowly evolved from a novelty to the norm in recently years is the…
January 13, 2022
Free Monitoring LUTs Available For Download: Compatible With Atomos, Small HD Monitors & Many More!
Looking for some free color grading LUTs to load into your monitor for an on-set preview? I have…
January 11, 2022
Atomos Shinobi 5.2″ Monitor: Real World Review For Filmmakers
I recently picked up a 5.2” Atomos Shinobi Monitor to use as part of my run and gun…
January 6, 2022
iPhone 13 Vs. Arri Alexa Comparison & Why Apple’s Color Science Is So Impressive
Curious how the new iPhone 13 video quality and color science stacks up to the Arri Alexa? I…
January 4, 2022
Building A Fuji X-T4 Cinema Camera Rig With Leica Glass For Under $500
I recently bought a Fuji X-T4 with a specific goal in mind: To set it up as a…
December 22, 2021
Is Too Much Diffusion in Cinematography The New Too Shallow Depth Of Field?
Diffusion filters have seemingly become the most popular tool for filmmakers and cinematographers seeking a filmic look when…
December 3, 2021
The 3 Most Affordable Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras You Can Buy Right Now
As most filmmakers know, Netflix original productions can only be shot on cameras that have been approved by…
November 16, 2021
Free Download: Camera LUTs For Sony, Lumix, Blackmagic, Arri, RED, Canon, Fuji & More!
Looking for a color grading LUT to convert your raw footage from Log to Rec 709? I have…
September 28, 2021
The Fuji X-T4 For Filmmaking: Full Camera Review
I recently picked up a Fuji X-T4 to use on a slate of upcoming filmmaking projects, and have…
September 9, 2021