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…
Directing & Producing
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…
3 Of The Most Critical Elements For The Success Of Any Short Film
On the surface, short films can appear to be far easier to execute than features, but in reality…
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…
Some Truth About Film Festival Rejections & Why Fee Waivers May Give You A Big Upper Hand
As readers of this blog know, I rarely (if ever) post outside content on this site. 99% of the…
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…
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…
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…
