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…
Directing & Producing
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…
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…
