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So Many Sliders

I am currently gearing up for a feature film and the script calls for some nice slow, small…

Why I Am Editing My Feature Film In FCP X

In October I go into production for my second feature which is set to be shot over 11…

New Raw Cameras, Which To Choose?

Earlier this year three potentially groundbreaking cameras were announced that have a few things in common: They shoot…

Lumix GH3: Pre-Release Thoughts

The Lumix GH2 is one of my favourite cameras in existence today. I use it for the majority…

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Crazy the difference in color and mood between the

Crazy the difference in color and mood between the original EYES WIDE SHUT Blu Ray and the Criterion 4K restoration. Some have debated which is more effective - with the restored version being cooler, higher contrast, and more vivid overall. Which do you prefer?

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer #colorgrading

Love seeing experimental shots executed at this le

Love seeing experimental shots executed at this level. On CHALLENGERS, an entire glass floor was rigged so the actors could perform on top of it with the crew and cameras underneath. Shots like this could easily be written off as “unnecessary” to the story, or seen as an unneeded expense - but those extra details are what you remember months after leaving the theater.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

Perfectionism is the ultimate form of procrastinat

Perfectionism is the ultimate form of procrastination.

It’s always better to create than wait.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #artist #creativity

One reason THE DARK KNIGHT is so effective is than

One reason THE DARK KNIGHT is so effective is thanks to Chris Nolan’s brilliant homage to HEAT. The coverage style, framing choices, and mood all call back the 1995 classic while reinventing it in a different genre.

Great example of art influencing art.

P.S Not sure who made the background video / split screen, but if you know tag them below.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

One the best things an actor can do for your film

One the best things an actor can do for your film is elevate the material through unconventional choices. Here’s @iamlukebarnett on his process bringing likability to a dark character in TEACHER’S PET.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #acting #actor

These are a few of my favorite shots from TEACHER’S PET, which comes out everywhere today! I ended up DP’ing as well as directing this feature, and decided to rely more on lens choices and framing to create a vibe, since we were a skeleton crew and had to keep lighting gear minimal. Most shots were lit with natural / available light. Others used a single LED 1 x 1 panel, or a tube light on a c-stand.

Huge thanks to our amazing crew for working miracles on this one. Check it out today wherever you buy movies.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

This scene from SENTIMENTAL VALUE is a masterclass

This scene from SENTIMENTAL VALUE is a masterclass in the old adage: Show, Don’t Tell.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

TRAIN DREAMS is truly a masterclass in framing. By

TRAIN DREAMS is truly a masterclass in framing. By breaking away from the traditional rule of thirds and embracing a quadrant based frame, the films delivers some of the most memorable shots in recent history.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

One of the best sequences of any film this year wa

One of the best sequences of any film this year wasn’t even in the script. PTA completely reworked the ending of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER after finding this hilly desert road on a separate location scout. By writing the script to the location, instead of the other way around, he delivered one of the most memorable experiences in recent cinema.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

Love reading about DP Darius Khondji’s reference

Love reading about DP Darius Khondji’s references and inspiration when making SE7EN. He and David Fincher truly gave each of the sins their own distinct feel, while tying them all together with an underexposed aesthetic - which at the time was considered risky, but decades later is still among the most common reference points for cinematographers.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

Leonardo DiCaprio in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Leonardo DiCaprio in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (2019) vs. Steve McQueen in THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963)

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

TEACHER’S PET official trailer is now live! We

TEACHER’S PET official trailer is now live!

We brought this psychological thriller to life with the most unconventional of tactics and a truly brilliant ensemble cast who took the material to amazing heights.

The film releases everywhere on February 6th, 2026 - Can’t wait for you all to finally see it.

Bookmark this post so you don’t miss it!

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematographer #indiefilm #filmtrailer

Kodak’s unique Super 8 camera made its way onto

Kodak’s unique Super 8 camera made its way onto the latest season of Stranger Things. They could have shot any format and used any post tool to accomplish a vintage, nostalgic look - but none could compete with real analog 8mm film.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

TRAIN DREAMS is a masterclass in visual framing -

TRAIN DREAMS is a masterclass in visual framing - especially for those working with taller aspect ratios (such as 3:2, which it was uniquely shot with).

Most filmmakers are taught to use the rule of thirds when framing, and that can be a helpful guide with wider aspect ratios like 2.39:1. But when you’re working in 4:3 (or 3:2 in this case), using quadrants to frame your shots can be incredibly powerful.

Almost every shot in the film either places the focal point in one of the four quadrants, or filling one half of the shot (top, bottom, left, or right). Occasionally, shots are center framed too, which is a powerful shift after you’ve settled into the use of negative space as a viewer.

I also love the choice of wider angle lenses for closeups, which helps bring more of the environment into the nearly square frame.

Brilliant work by director Clint Bentley and DP Adolpho Veloso.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

Crazy the amount of detail in this 11K resolution

Crazy the amount of detail in this 11K resolution scan of 70mm IMAX film from Oppenheimer. Looks like the camera operator is visible in the reflection of his eye.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

PARASITE is a masterpiece, in large part thanks to

PARASITE is a masterpiece, in large part thanks to the meticulous planning by Bong Joon-ho. Here are just a few of his brilliant storyboards and how they translated to the screen.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

Excited to experiment more with @soundstripemusic

Excited to experiment more with @soundstripemusic in the new year - really awesome catalog with very wide range of music and sound effects, covering all your bases.

#soundstripe #partner

CAMERA SHOOTOUT: I compared 10 different cameras (

CAMERA SHOOTOUT: I compared 10 different cameras (all shooting in Log) to see which would come closest to Arri Alexa 35 - the gold standard for color science.

Each camera could be color matched to appear more Alexa-like, but some cameras performed far better than others. And the camera with the best match was a huge surprise to me.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer #colorgrading

Who here thought the movie that Kevin watches in H

Who here thought the movie that Kevin watches in Home Alone was an actual gangster film?

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #homealone

I love the way PTA will subtly mismatch coverage t

I love the way PTA will subtly mismatch coverage to add nuance and subtext to his visual language. In this scene from ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, DiCaprio is framed differently in 3 ways:

1. He is larger in the frame
2. The angle is more severe / downward
3. His shot is clean without seeing any foreground

It’s effective because most of the coverage in the film is more evenly balanced. So when a scene like this hits it really jumps out at you.

#filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer

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