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…
Directing & Producing
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,…
The Indie Film “ANOMALY” Just Took The Internet By Storm – Learn How The Filmmakers Pulled It Off With My Interview With Producer Jens Jacob
Earlier this week, the highly anticipated short film “ANOMALY” (directed by Salomon Lighthelm & Dan DiFelice) was released online for…
Do We Really Want Our Digital Footage To Look Like Film? Or Are We Actually Chasing The ‘Alexa’ Look
As many of you know, I am someone that is particularly obsessed with the ‘film look’. Much of…
3 Reasons Why Great Directing Hinges On Prep Work and Pre-Production
There is a very strong argument to be made that ‘90% of directing is casting’, and that same…
Here’s The Perfect Time Management Balance For Filmmakers & Why Most Filmmakers Are Doing It Wrong
Filmmaking is all about balance. This notion applies not only to creative choices (balancing story beats, character types, etc.) but…
This Is How You Set Up A Custom 3 Camera Reality TV Car Rig + Watch This Bonus Hour Long Gear Talk Video!
DISCLAIMER: This post showcases a 3 camera car setup that is currently being used on a television series.…
Check Out This No Budget Music Video Shot Entirely On The GH4 At 48FPS & Cut On FCP X
I apologize for the last of posts recently, as the last couple of weeks have been very hectic!…
The 7 Filmmaking Blogs You Should Be Reading & Bookmarking Today!
Second only to on-set experience, filmmaking blogs are arguably the best way to learn the craft of filmmaking…
When Camera Choice Can Be The Most Important Factor In Achieving A Beautiful Image
Many cinematographers feel that the camera they shoot on is the least important element when it comes to capturing a…
