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…
Directing & Producing
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…
The Future Of Digital Cinema Cameras & Why The Resolution Race Is Over (For Now At Least!)
So much has changed over the past decade in the world of digital cinema, especially in regards to…
Uncovering The Primary Theme In Your Story & How It Will Be The Backbone Of Your Film
Recently I was thinking about some of my favorite films and trying to figure out what it is…
Watch My Surrealist Short Film ‘Brother Sister’ – Shot RAW On The Blackmagic Cinema Camera (EF) & Posted In FCP X/DaVinci Resolve
A few months back I decided to make a short film called ‘Brother Sister’ that was loosely based…
5 Tips For Recording Better Location Audio When Shooting As A One Man Band
Getting clean audio on set is easily achievable with the right tools and knowledge, but most filmmakers, shooters,…
