Why The 2:1 Aspect Ratio (UNIVISIUM) Is Now The Fastest Growing Format In Cinema
The 2:1 aspect ratio – known by some as Univisium – has gained a tremendous amount of popularity…
LATEST BLOG POSTS
PODCAST: Making Music For Netflix, Sean Baker, Paul Schrader & More With Composer Roman Molino Dunn
Today I am joined by award winning film composer and billboard charting producer Roman Molino Dunn. Roman has…
The Magic Of 40mm Lenses & 6 Films Shot Entirely At This Focal Length
40mm lenses have an incredibly rich history in cinema, and have been used (almost) exclusively by a handful…
Filmic Pro Log Vs. ProRes: Sample Images & Test Results
Thanks to Filmic Pro, the iPhone is capable of recording in both Log (HEVC) and ProRes 422 HQ.…
CINECOLOR DIGITAL FILM: 80 Brand New LUTs Now Available For Pre-Order
Introducing… CINECOLOR Digital Film Stock 🙂 This is a brand new set of 80 color grading LUTs that I’ve…
Directing & DP’ing a New Micro-Budget Feature: Gear, Schedule, Workflow Breakdown
One of my current feature film projects is a micro-budget thriller titled The Canyon, which just began production…
Why You Should Stop Waiting For Funding & Make Your Micro-Budget Movie
A few days ago I shared this thought on Twitter about micro-budget filmmaking: Making a small film >…
Tutorial: How To Create a VHS Look In Post + Free VHS Texture Download
Want to make your digital footage look like it was shot on analog VHS tape? This easy tutorial…
PODCAST: Making a $6000 Feature With No Crew In 11 Days With Director Pete Ohs
Today I am joined by writer/director Pete Ohs, here to give us a behind the scenes look into…
TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 Vs. Leica R 50mm F2 Lens: How Does The Budget Alternative Stack Up?
The TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 is an incredibly popular lens with filmmakers, mainly due to its fantastic image…
The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
21 Movies Shot Entirely With Natural Light & Why You Should Consider It Too
Thousands of feature films have been shot entirely with natural or available light, including the 21 iconic movies…
