The Future of Filmmaking: Neutering Cinematographers?
Aug 30th
NOTE: This is just my opinion, and it’s my opinion based on the world of narrative filmmaking. There are also a few derogative words used. woops!
I read an article today that evoked some opinions of mine that have been growing over the past few years. The article comes from a More >
Flying with HDSLRs (Steadicam)
Aug 19th
I have always loved me some steadicam shots. Especially some of the great one takes that come to mind, such as the Goodfellas scene. They add a look and aesthetic that screams high production. I have DPed a few shorts where we used a steadicam and it looked terrific. For More >
My Podcast with Carl Olson
Jul 27th
Last week I was interviewed for a podcast by Carl Olson of 16×9 Cinema. I had a great time being interviewed by Carl. It’s always easy to talk for ever about filmmaking with someone as down to earth as Carl. I’m glad he finally stopped me because I could’ve easily More >
Red Giant’s new Colorista II
Jul 22nd
Stu Maschwitz (Prolost Color Correction guru) from Red Giant Software just released a new and improved color correction software as a plug in for programs such as Final Cut and Adobe After Effects. After watching his video tutorial I’m sold (at bottom of page). I use their Magic Bullet Looks software for More >
NYC DSLR meet up and such
Jul 19th
This summer I’ve been back and forth from DC (Washington D.C that is) and New York City about every other week. But I found out that Philip (Philip Bloom) was going to be doing a NYC meet up the same time I was there. Was excited because this was the More >
new preview of Redrock’s microRemote
Jul 13th
Yeah I wanted this thing really bad when they announced it at NAB. But after just watching their newest preview (doesn’t it seem quite Appleish) of their microRemote I REALLY want one. This system has the ability to use an iPhone or an iTouch as an interface with the remote More >
Affordable and Professional: Workflow, Storage and Backup Solutions
Jun 28th
I saw a terrific video posted a few days ago and knew that any video/stills people should definitely watch it. The video was the post workflow, storage and backup of a fantastic, professional photographer/filmmaker named Chase Jarvis. With all of my work being tapeless now I know how vital it More >
Software to get: Disk Inventory X
Jun 21st
For the better part of four years I’ve been editing the majority of my own films off my iMac and MacBook pro. As many of you know working with HD footage can eat up memory and hard drive space. I edit off of external hard drives (of course) but sometimes More >
Your new $120 monitor
Jun 16th
No, this is not spam. No, this is not a gimmick. This is cool.
;-)
About 8 months ago I walked into a CVS and something caught my eye. It was a 15″ LCD TV. Made by… Craig?? (I still find the name of the company hilarious) I immediately disregarded it just More >
Someone you should be following: Shane Hurlbut
Jun 5th
I’ve been following this particular blog for about 8 months and it’s been a terrific tool to learn odds and ends about the HDSLR cameras. The blog I’m talking about is Hurlbut Visuals. It is done by a fellow named Shane Hurlbut who is an ASC Director of Photography who More >
