Nearly two years ago I embarked on my latest feature film project Psychosynthesis which is finally gearing up for distribution. The film was made for only $25K in 9 shooting …
Canon has been outpaced by competitors like Panasonic, Blackmagic, Fuji and to the greatest extent - Sony - for years now, particularly in the filmmaking space. But with their announcement …
I recently had my Arri SRII 16mm film camera modified and serviced, and was itching to shoot some footage with it. Rather than just capturing random test shots, I thought …
Shooting scenes at night can be incredibly expensive due to additional lighting and logistical requirements, but the "Day For Night" technique offers an alternative solution. The idea is simple: Shoot all …
Most filmmakers are well versed on the iconic Super 16mm film format, but few have even heard of its younger cousin - Ultra 16mm. Both formats share a lot of …
Sometimes the best camera for the job is the one you already own… Even if it’s 6 years old, only shoots 1080p and has since been replaced by newer iterations. I …
Last month I picked up a Sigma FP and have already put it to the test on a number of shoots. So far, I’m quite impressed. While the camera does …
There have been a ton of new camera announcements and releases over the past year, but perhaps none more interesting than Sigma’s brand new FP mirrorless. It offers some of …
For years now we’ve seen iPhones make their way into mainstream film production. Directors like Sean Baker and Steven Soderbergh have been using them brilliantly on their feature films, and …
Filmmakers are always on the hunt for gear - cameras in particular. But too often, we make our decisions based on specs or hype in the market, and neglect to …