It’s been awhile since I made a reel, so I figured what better time than at the start of the new year? I’ve seen what feels like thousands of demo reels. There’s a lot of differing opinions on what should be in a reel or how inclusive of different titles/jobs it should entail. I guess [...]
I had the chance to try out the Atomos Ninja with the Sony NEX FS-100. It seems the jury is out as to whether adding the near $1000 device to the camera kit is worth the purchase or not. There are three areas I wanted to test with the FS100: Is recording [...]
For the first time in relative history, we as filmmakers are in a unique technological position to help out our environment. The ability to consume less in the digital world is a great thing…but we can all do more, including myself. Even if it’s just an adoption of one of the principles listed below, your [...]
As I smear blue sunblock on my face (due to the destruction of the ozone) and see that Jupiter turned into a second star, I realize 2010 is coming to a close. Let’s take a look at what Hollywood said SHOULD have happened in 2010, and what is to come. 2010 (1984): Monoliths engulf Jupiter [...]
As I’m shooting a short film this weekend and the director is wanting it in the 2.35:1 cinema ratio…I needed to come up with a decent cropmark that I was happy with. There is a 2.35 cropmark on the Magic Lantern site, but I wanted to shade out the cropped areas and have a more definitive outline [...]
I joined the “Turnhere” and “Studio Now” networks several years ago because I was starting out making money at what I love: shooting and editing videos. I was getting paid around $200 for a 1-2 hour shoot and another 2 hours of editing. Now many people can live with that, but after awhile I began [...]
Here’s an ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) presentation on digital cinema being integrated into traditional film workflow. Gives a great overview of film vs. digital then the process the ASC is promoting for best use practices for digital to maintain the filmlook. http://wwww.ascmag.com/society/pages/ASC_Tech_Dig_Look_Workflow.html#SlideFrame_1
Depending on which hat I’m wearing; producer or the cinematographer…I’ve experienced both sides of this. This video is a great parody of how it is in creative businesses!
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