DCPs (or Digital Cinema Packages) have long been the gold standard for digital feature film exhibition in theatrical venues. The format was developed in the 1990's a replacement for 35mm …
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Our Feature Film SHADOWS ON THE ROAD Will Premiere Next Month At Dances With Films! Come Out If You’re In LA!
May 23, 2018
Many of you have been following along with my journey to make a micro-budget feature film (Shadows On The Road), which started way back in December of 2016. The early …
It's hard to believe it's already been nearly a year and a half since we went into production for Shadows On The Road. The process of making this feature was …
I just got back from an exhausting day on the floor at NAB, but wanted to share some quick thoughts and first impressions while everything is still fresh. I'll be …
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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Has Dual ISO, HDR, And Much More For $1295
April 9, 2018
I’m currently at Blackmagic’s press conference at NAB 2018, waiting for all of the official new announcements to be made momentarily. As expected, the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K …
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Why Apple ProRes RAW Is A Huge Deal + How It Will Affect The Post-Production Landscape
April 7, 2018
As some of you may have already heard, a few days ago Apple announced ProRes RAW - the next evolution in their ProRes codec lineup. For years ProRes has been …
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Will RED Announce Their Affordable 8K Cinema Camera At NAB 2018? My Thoughts Here…
April 3, 2018
With NAB 2018 just around the corner, it's only a matter of time before we get flooded with all the latest camera and gear announcements from the show floor. I'll …
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I’m Giving Away This Micro Cinema Camera, Video Assist 4K, And DaVinci Resolve Studio From Blackmagic!
April 2, 2018
It's time for another giveaway! I am thrilled to once again be partnering up with Blackmagic Design, who have generously donated some incredible prizes to be awarded to one lucky …
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Fuji Just Released Their Brand New X-H1 Mirrorless Camera – Here Are My First Impressions As a Filmmaker
February 15, 2018
Until recent years, Fuji’s mirrorless offerings were always seen as incredible tools for photographers, but left a bit to be desired in the filmmaking department. Their cameras - like the …
This blog has grown substantially over the 5 years that I’ve been running it, and the weekly content I put out continues to increase in scope and overall reach. One …