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…
Directing & Producing
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,…
Finding Your Point Of View As A Film Director & How It Will Bring Your Vision To Life
The job of a film director is very subjective, and would undoubtably be defined countless different ways depending…
The Art Of Organization: Download The Perfect Folder Structure For Filmmakers Here!
Creative minded people aren’t always known for their organizational skills. The desktop on the average filmmakers computer often…
Building A Cinema Camera For Under $1000 – Which Cameras Are Best & Which Accessories You Need
Nearly every day I have readers of this blog ask my advice on which DSLR to buy and…
10 Tips For Shooting A Feature Film On Your Credit Card
Raising financing for an indie film can be incredibly hard in today’s market given the fact that there…
Why All Film Directors Need To Know How To Act
Most film directors today take an auteur approach to their craft. They are the driving force behind all…