Lately I’ve become convinced that one of the most universal skills to learn as a filmmaker is pattern interruption. Our brains are hard wired to notice changes in our environment, which is a survival instinct. Thousands of years ago, this…
Photography
Training Your Eye To Shoot In Natural Light With No Gear And No Crew
With the right approach, natural light can deliver unparalleled visual results with gorgeous color tones and striking contrast.…
My Brand New Cinematic LUT Packs Are Officially Now Available! Choose From These 15 Powerful Sets…
I am very excited to share my 15 Cinematic LUT packs with all of you today! As a…
Fuji Just Released Their Brand New X-H1 Mirrorless Camera – Here Are My First Impressions As a Filmmaker
Until recent years, Fuji’s mirrorless offerings were always seen as incredible tools for photographers, but left a bit…
The One Thing I Always Look For When Framing An Image
When I first started out as a filmmaker, I remember becoming somewhat obsessed with framing. At some point…
The 4 Best DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras For Video In 2017
A few years ago when large sensor camcorders like the Canon C300 and Sony FS100 first hit the…
Why Of All Cameras I Just Bought A Leica Point & Shoot For Filmmaking
Like many filmmakers, I own several cameras, each of which have their own specific purpose. Some are better suited…
3 Of The Most Critical Tips For Lighting Your Talent With Hard Light
Most filmmakers will opt to light their actors with soft light as it can be very forgiving, easy…
The GH4’s 4K Photo Mode Explained & Why It Might Be A Huge Feature For Filmmakers In The Future
I get asked a lot of questions about the GH4, but perhaps the most common question recently has…
First Impressions Of The Brand New Olympus E-M5 Mark II + Where I Think The New Canon 5DS Stands
There have been a handful of camera announcements over the past few weeks, but perhaps the most exciting news has…
Do We Really Want Our Digital Footage To Look Like Film? Or Are We Actually Chasing The ‘Alexa’ Look
As many of you know, I am someone that is particularly obsessed with the ‘film look’. Much of…
How To Achieve The HDR Look In Post By Using Transfer Modes & Color Grading
The HDR (High Dynamic Range) look is something that has been around for quite some time in stills…