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Why I Am Revisiting Blackmagic’s Original (1080p) Pocket Cinema Camera
January 7, 2020

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the best camera for the job is the one you already own… Even if it’s 6 years old, only shoots 1080p and has since been replaced by newer iterations.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 …


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Full Sigma FP Review & 4K RAW Video Samples
December 5, 2019

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 …


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Why I Just Bought The New Sigma FP Mirrorless Camera For Filmmaking
October 17, 2019

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 …


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Why iPhones Are Now The Inevitable Future Of Independent Filmmaking
September 11, 2019

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 …


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The Best Type Of Cinema Camera To Buy For Every Shooting Situation
September 4, 2019

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 …


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Building A More Affordable Alexa With Arri CPO, Leica R Lenses & The Leitax Mount
June 18, 2019

Since I first launched this blog, one of my greatest missions has been to achieve the "Alexa look" on a budget. While most of my efforts have involved using a …


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PODCAST: How To Thrive As A Cinematographer In 2019 With DP Adriaan Kirchner
June 13, 2019

This week, I’m joined by Adriaan Kirchner - an incredibly accomplished LA-based cinematographer with a truly stunning body of work. Adriaan has shot projects for celebrities like Kanye West and …


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SUNLIGHT, TWILIGHT, MOONLIGHT: The Brand New CINECOLOR “Lights” Cinematic LUT Collection Is Now Available!
June 12, 2019

I'm very excited to announce the launch of my brand new CINECOLOR Cinematic LUT Master Pack: The Lights Collection. Each one of these LUTs has been optimized to enhance color, texture …


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Check Out My Interview With ARRI About The Choice To Shoot My Latest Feature On Alexa Classic
June 11, 2019

I'm honored to be featured this week on ARRI's website after being interviewed about my experience shooting on the Alexa Classic. As I previously outlined in this article, I chose to …


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7 Technical Mistakes That Will Give Away Your Film As Low-Budget
May 22, 2019

As independent filmmakers and content creators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our production value. We want as much money as possible to actually “go up on the screen”, …