7 Technical Mistakes That Will Give Away Your Film As Low-Budget
As independent filmmakers and content creators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our production value. We want…
Editing & Color
editing
Color Grading Lesson: How To Achieve a Timeless Film Look
I recently released a Color Grading Masterclass, comprised of 12 in-depth lessons that cover the creative aspects of…
Free Day-For-Night Color Grading LUT – Download Here!
Filmmakers often ask me for advice for achieving a day-for-night look, so I thought I would outline my…
Review Of The Lacie 4TB Rugged RAID Pro: The Perfect Solution For Filmmakers On The Go
I haven’t done a gear review in a while, but after putting my new Lacie 4TB Mini RAID…
PODCAST: Editing Hollywood Feature Films With Vashi Nedomansky, ACE
If you work in post-production (or just love great movies), chances are you’ve come across Vashi Nedomansky’s work.…
My Minimalist Post-Production Setup, Designed To Enhance Creative Output
People often ask me about my post-production setup, which has changed dramatically over the past few years. What…
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How To Fix Baked-In White Balance Issues With Color Correction
Filmmakers, editors and budding colorists often ask me some variation of : How do I fix white balance…
Race To The Bottom: How To Stop Undercharging For Your Filmmaking Services
Every Sunday I send out an article to my newsletter subscribers, sharing advice and insight on the business…
Introducing CINECOLOR.IO – A Brand New Platform OF 144 Cinematic LUTs For Filmmakers & Photographers
Two years ago I decided to start sharing some of my personal color grading LUTs with other creatives…
The Making Of A 15 Second Independent Film Trailer For Facebook Advertising
This past October, my feature film Shadows On The Road launched on the iTunes Store, where we broke…
Editing From The Gut: How I Cut My 90 Minute Feature Film In 3 Weeks
I’ve always looked for ways to use aggressive deadlines to enhance my creative productivity. Having too long to…
126 Lessons on Independent Film Directing, Cinematography, Post-Production, Distribution, And More…
This week I decided to compile a list of some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about…