No-Budget Cinematography Guide: Cameras, Lighting, Production Workflow & More
Beautiful cinematography is within reach for virtually any narrative film – even those shot with no-budget at all.…
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The Best Fuji X-T4 Settings For High End Video Production
Below you’ll find the best Fuji X-T4 settings that I recommend for any high end video production. Use…
The Definitive Aspect Ratio & Resolution Guide For Video: 2K, 4K, 6K, 8K & Every Other Major Format
Below, you will find a detailed aspect ratio and resolution guide. Among other things, you can use it…
5 Essential Settings For The Perfect Color Grade
I’ve written a lot about creative color grading here on the blog, but today I want to cover…
How To Make Digital Footage Look Like Film: Camera Choice, Color Workflow, Film Grain & More
Making digital footage look like film is entirely possible with the right tools and workflow. It’s all about…
Why The 2:1 Aspect Ratio (UNIVISIUM) Is Now The Fastest Growing Format In Cinema
The 2:1 aspect ratio – known by some as Univisium – has gained a tremendous amount of popularity…
The Magic Of 40mm Lenses & 6 Films Shot Entirely At This Focal Length
40mm lenses have an incredibly rich history in cinema, and have been used (almost) exclusively by a handful…
Filmic Pro Log Vs. ProRes: Sample Images & Test Results
Thanks to Filmic Pro, the iPhone is capable of recording in both Log (HEVC) and ProRes 422 HQ.…
CINECOLOR DIGITAL FILM: 80 Brand New LUTs Now Available For Pre-Order
Introducing… CINECOLOR Digital Film Stock 🙂 This is a brand new set of 80 color grading LUTs that I’ve…
Directing & DP’ing a New Micro-Budget Feature: Gear, Schedule, Workflow Breakdown
One of my current feature film projects is a micro-budget thriller titled The Canyon, which just began production…
TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 Vs. Leica R 50mm F2 Lens: How Does The Budget Alternative Stack Up?
The TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 is an incredibly popular lens with filmmakers, mainly due to its fantastic image…
The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
