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Building A More Affordable Alexa With Arri CPO, Leica R Lenses & The Leitax Mount
June 18, 2019

Since I first launched this blog, one of my greatest missions has been to achieve the "Alexa look" on a budget. While most of my efforts have involved using a …


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SUNLIGHT, TWILIGHT, MOONLIGHT: The Brand New CINECOLOR “Lights” Cinematic LUT Collection Is Now Available!
June 12, 2019

I'm very excited to announce the launch of my brand new CINECOLOR Cinematic LUT Master Pack: The Lights Collection. Each one of these LUTs has been optimized to enhance color, texture …


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Check Out My Interview With ARRI About The Choice To Shoot My Latest Feature On Alexa Classic
June 11, 2019

I'm honored to be featured this week on ARRI's website after being interviewed about my experience shooting on the Alexa Classic. As I previously outlined in this article, I chose to …


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My Thoughts On Apple’s Brand New Mac Pro & Why The Hefty Price Tag Is Justified
June 5, 2019

We’ve all been waiting a long time for the new Mac Pro to be announced, and this week Apple finally delivered one. And while it certainly impressed many of us …


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PODCAST: Demystifying The Writing Process With Acclaimed Screenwriter Bryan Hill
May 30, 2019

There is perhaps no greater asset for any filmmaker to possess than a mastery of the craft of screenwriting. And joining me today to discuss all things screenwriting, is none …


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7 Technical Mistakes That Will Give Away Your Film As Low-Budget
May 22, 2019

As independent filmmakers and content creators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our production value. We want as much money as possible to actually “go up on the screen”, …


Blog  / Editing
Color Grading Lesson: How To Achieve a Timeless Film Look
May 14, 2019

I recently released a Color Grading Masterclass, comprised of 12 in-depth lessons that cover the creative aspects of color correction. Countless filmmakers have now taken the course, and after a tremendous …


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The 5 Critical Elements Every Film Scene Hinges On
May 8, 2019

I’ve written a lot about story building and screenwriting on the blog, but today I want to focus on arguably the most important building block of any movie: the scene. Often …


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PODCAST: Building a Thriving Filmmaking Career Off a $6000 Feature Film, With Director Joshua Caldwell
May 2, 2019

This week on the show, my guest is none other than Joshua Caldwell. While Josh has been working on some higher profile projects over the past few years - including …


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Free Day-For-Night Color Grading LUT – Download Here!
May 1, 2019

Filmmakers often ask me for advice for achieving a day-for-night look, so I thought I would outline my process here on the blog once and for all, and make my …