It was again a huge pleasure to work with Stewart Cohen (DP) making the spooky “Frozen Ghost Vodka” launch commercial. The 30 second version will be played during the Halloween season this year at most major theatres around the country. I was cinematographer and editor on the project. Also thanks to Richard Graves, Creative Director [...]
Many congratulations are in order to everyone involved on the Unaware project! The Accolade is unique; it is an awards competition, not a traditional film festival. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers, videographers and new media creators who produce fresh, standout productions. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. http://www.accoladecompetition.org/ Unaware [...]
If you missed the live broadcast this Sunday, watch the replay. Featured on planet5d.com, Mitch interviewed me about my use of DSLRs and our recent inclusion on the shooting of the feature “Moon Ring” in Hot Springs which was shot all on 5dMkIIs.
I wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be on the planet5d.com radio show this coming Sunday evening. If you’re not busy, would love for you to stop by and join us. You’ll also be able to participate via chat. We’ll be talking about DSLR cinematography, geeking out about the technical aspects via my Idiot’s Guide [...]
When I first heard of Moon Ring from the popular DSLR cinema site planet 5d, I was immediately excited. The film is being shot only 5 hours away from me in Hot Springs, Arkansas using all 6 Canon 5dMkIIs. Though not on the level of Twilight in terms of budget, Moon Ring shares some similar [...]
It started one day when local actor Jim Blumetti happened to notice a page printed out on top of his home office’s printer. He read what was on it, not something he had printed out…but a short story written by his daughter (also an actor) Gabrielle. Instantly impressed by the story, Jim went on to [...]
Check out a quick 1 minute color-grading demo I did today. I always shoot with the “Extra Flat” camera picture style provided here: http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2010/01/25/flatting-the-flat-look/ (Thanks Eugenia). I always color grade with Magic Bullet Looks. To me it’s the best grading software available when used in conjunction with After Effects. Enjoy!
Hope to see my Texas Filmmaking bretheren there! Thu May 27 from 8am to 4pm at the Grapevine Convention Center sponsored by Videotex Systems. Come see the latest in gadgetry and whizbangery and everything you need for any size production, from cameras to support gear, software to full-blown edit systems, and all the tape and peripheral supplies [...]
I have been blessed to be a part of Jim Blumetti’s (410 Garfield Films) film “The Key.” He came to me some time ago with a story written by his talented daughter Gabrielle (who is also the lead) and asked me to be the Cinematographer and Editor for the project while he directs. I was [...]
I really enjoyed working with the El Grado team, shooting their event at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. Thanks to Media Barons of Los Angeles who produced and edited the spots. I’m looking forward to working with them more!
