3 Reasons Why The New Canon 5D MK IV Might Not Suck
The Canon 5D MK IV was finally announced yesterday, and the news has been underwhelming for the most…
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Download My Alexa-Style LUT For The URSA Mini 4.6K Here + First Impressions Of The New Firmware
The URSA Mini seems to just keep getting better with each new update. The latest beta firmware (4.0) is…
How To Color Grade A Perfectly Cinematic Black And White Look
There’s a big misconception that color grading black and white projects is easier than grading in full color. While…
Cinematography Rant: The One Thing Most DPs Don’t Realize Is Holding Their Careers Back
One of the most common questions I get from readers of this blog is “How do I break…
Raw Behind The Scenes Footage From “Starlet” – Shot On The Panasonic Varicam LT
This past week I directed a short film which will be the last short-form project I complete before my upcoming…
A Quick Review of Tokina’s New 11-16mm DX V-Lens + How It Stacks Up To The Original
Tokina’s 11-16mm lens has been somewhat of a legend amongst indie filmmakers and photographers alike, largely because it’s one of…
RED Just Custom Designed Cameras For David Fincher & Michael Bay. Here’s Why I Like Fincher’s Better
You have to hand it to RED – they are always pushing their products in unexpected directions that break…
Looking For An Alternative To The Arri Alexa? These 3 Cinema Cameras Have You Covered At a Lower Cost
I don’t think I’ve met a single filmmaker in recent years who hasn’t marvelled over the Arri Alexa.…
Have Digital Cinema Cameras Started To Plateau? Here’s Why It May Be A Good Thing.
Without a doubt, cinema camera technology has continued to get stronger and more affordable with each passing year. It…
The 5 Worst Mistakes To Make When Shooting In Golden Hour
I love shooting with natural light, and particularly during golden hour. In fact, whenever possible I aim to…
Why Of All Cameras I Just Bought A Leica Point & Shoot For Filmmaking
Like many filmmakers, I own several cameras, each of which have their own specific purpose. Some are better suited…
First Impressions Of The Digital Bolex D16 & Why It’s Perfect For My Next Short Film
When Digital Bolex first hit the scene in 2012 with their Kickstarter campaign, I was instantly fascinated by…
