Cinematography Tip: What’s Not In Your Frame Is More Important Than What Is In Your Frame
Last week during NAB in Las Vegas I had the chance to meet lots of filmmakers and readers of this…
Directing & Producing
Check Out My Behind The Scenes Blackmagic Documentary That Just Premiered At NAB 2016
Last month Blackmagic Design brought me on board to direct a behind the scenes documentary for a film they…
Arri: Here is Why I Believe The World Needs A Super 16mm Alexa
It’a hard to argue with the fact that the Arri Alexa is the gold standard for cinematic quality…
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…
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…
Sign Up For My 2 Day Cinematography & Directing Workshop In Los Angeles Today!
As many readers of this site know, I have been working on setting up a brand new two day…
Why I Shot Most Of The Closeups On My New Short Film On A 28MM Lens
The 28mm lens has long been one of my favorites. In fact this is now the second article that…
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…
Convention Vs. Cliché: The Truth About Crafting A Truly Original Film
The regular readers of my site know that most of the content I write about is production and post…
Behind The Scenes: Shooting A Mood Film On No Budget With The Arri Amira
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been working on a short mood film with the intention of showcasing…
5 Ways To Capture Stunning Video On A Low Dynamic Range Camera Without Using Any Lights
High dynamic range cameras have been all the rage lately, and for good reason. Arri set the gold standard…
Watch My Full Samsung NX1 4K Video Review + Side By Side Lumix GH4 Comparison Here!
Over the last couple of weeks I have been testing out the brand new Samsung NX1 4K camera,…
