Why I’m Shooting My Next Film On Super 16mm & How You Can Afford To Shoot On Film Too
I’m a big believer that camera choice should always reflect the creative direction of any given production. Whenever I…
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MICRO: A Short Film Shot On The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
Over the last week or so, I’ve been lucky enough to shoot some footage with two of Blackmagic’s pre-release cameras…
The URSA Mini 4.6K Has Arrived! Check Out My First Few Test Shots Here!
I just picked up my new Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K yesterday, and have already spent a lot of time getting…
Kodak Just Announced A Brand New Super 8mm Film Camera – Here’s Why It Matters
Today at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, Kodak made a very interesting and unexpected announcement – they…
Sony S-Log 3 Vs. Pansonic V-Log – First Impressions & Mini-Shootout
As some of you know, I recently sold my Lumix GH4 and replaced it with a Sony A7S II.…
Download My Free Sony A7S II Slog 3 LUT Here + Why I Won’t Use Sony’s LUT
I’ve been shooting with my new Sony A7S II extensively over the last couple of weeks, and recently…
Why I Ditched My Lumix GH4 For A Sony A7S II
As a loyal Lumix shooter and customer for years, replacing my GH4 with a Sony A7S II was no…
5 Easy Tips For Achieving Excellent Day For Night Shots On Set And In Post
Low-light cameras like the Sony A7S and Canon C300 have been opening up incredible possibilities for shooting night exterior…
Why Highlight Rolloff Matters As Much As Dynamic Range & Which Affordable Cinema Camera Does It Best
High dynamic range cameras are currently all the rage with filmmakers, and for good reason. After all, more…
Veydra MFT Cinema Lens Kit Review & Rokinon Cine Lens Comparison
Ever since Veydra released their lineup of Mini-Prime MFT cinema lenses, I’ve been getting lots of e-mails from readers…
3 Of The Most Critical Tips For Lighting Your Talent With Hard Light
Most filmmakers will opt to light their actors with soft light as it can be very forgiving, easy…
5 Reasons Why I’d Pick The Sony A7R II Over The Sony A7S For Video
ceony made some huge waves in the filmmaking world with their A7S, but the newly announced A7R II…