The 7 Filmmakers & Cinematographers You Need To Follow On Instagram
So much of the content on this site is dedicated to education, whether it be in the form…
Directing & Producing
7 Bad Habits That Are Holding You Back As A Cinematographer
Achieving a beautiful, cinematic image when shooting on your DSLR requires you to not only have the right…
My Guide For Capturing Cinematic Images With Your DSLR Is Now Available – Get It While It’s Hot!
About a month ago, I announced that I have been working on my Guide For Capturing Cinematic Images…
Watch My Latest Short Film ‘The Mechanic’ Shot On Canon C100 For Project Greenlight
UPDATE: “The Mechanic” just got through round 1 of Project Greenlight and is now in the running! Wish…
Why I Shot My Latest Film On The C100 & Not Blackmagic, RED EPIC, Or GH4
Yesterday I shot my latest film (The Mechanic) guerrilla style on the Canon C100 in Malibu, CA. Initially I…
Why The Greatest Writers and Directors Will Always Focus On The Subtext, Not The Text
I am a firm believer that just about any story idea can be turned into an Oscar winning…
Why The ‘Milky Black’ Look Is Now The Most Overused Technique In Amateur Cinematography
Independent filmmakers are constantly striving to make their low-budget films emulate higher budget productions in any way that they…
90% Of Directing Is Casting! Here’s Why You Need To Prioritize Your Talent
It’s been said by countless directors that casting is unequivocally the most important element in the filmmaking process. Many directors subscribe…
Why You Should Never Care About Getting Rejected From Any Film Festival & How To Increase Your Odds Of Getting In
One of the worst feelings for filmmakers is the disappointment that surrounds the opening of a dreaded rejection letter…
Why We Need To Stop Obsessing Over Gear & Start Actually Shooting Our Stories
Given the vast amount of of technical obsessiveness that exudes from this site, it’s ironic that I find…
Why 85mm Is The Perfect Focal Length & Lens Choice For Close Ups
The close up shot is really an art of it’s own, and like any other shot type there…
Everything You Need For A Portable 4K DSLR Video Shooting Kit
Lately I’ve had to travel for work and most of the time when I do, I am bringing…
