Why I Am Revisiting Blackmagic’s Original (1080p) Pocket Cinema Camera
Sometimes the best camera for the job is the one you already own… Even if it’s 6 years…
January 7, 2020Cinematography
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Full Sigma FP Review & 4K RAW Video Samples
Last month I picked up a Sigma FP and have already put it to the test on a…
December 5, 2019
Why I Just Bought The New Sigma FP Mirrorless Camera For Filmmaking
There have been a ton of new camera announcements and releases over the past year, but perhaps none…
October 17, 2019
Why iPhones Are Now The Inevitable Future Of Independent Filmmaking
For years now we’ve seen iPhones make their way into mainstream film production. Directors like Sean Baker and…
September 11, 2019
The Best Type Of Cinema Camera To Buy For Every Shooting Situation
Filmmakers are always on the hunt for gear – cameras in particular. But too often, we make our…
September 4, 2019
Building A More Affordable Alexa With Arri CPO, Leica R Lenses & The Leitax Mount
Since I first launched this blog, one of my greatest missions has been to achieve the “Alexa look”…
June 18, 2019
PODCAST: How To Thrive As A Cinematographer In 2019 With DP Adriaan Kirchner
This week, I’m joined by Adriaan Kirchner – an incredibly accomplished LA-based cinematographer with a truly stunning body…
June 13, 2019
SUNLIGHT, TWILIGHT, MOONLIGHT: The Brand New CINECOLOR “Lights” Cinematic LUT Collection Is Now Available!
I’m very excited to announce the launch of my brand new CINECOLOR Cinematic LUT Master Pack: The Lights…
June 12, 2019
Check Out My Interview With ARRI About The Choice To Shoot My Latest Feature On Alexa Classic
I’m honored to be featured this week on ARRI’s website after being interviewed about my experience shooting on…
June 11, 2019
7 Technical Mistakes That Will Give Away Your Film As Low-Budget
As independent filmmakers and content creators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our production value. We want…
May 22, 2019
Free Day-For-Night Color Grading LUT – Download Here!
Filmmakers often ask me for advice for achieving a day-for-night look, so I thought I would outline my…
May 1, 2019
Blackmagic Just Released A Brand New Camera – The URSA Mini Pro G2. Here Are My First Impressions…
As a longtime fan of Blackmagic, my ears popped right up this morning when I heard the news…
March 5, 2019