We finally got most of the gear up and running and kicked it up a notch to start filming the machete fighters in slow motion on a steadicam. To break down the setup, we've got the Sony FS700 (left) owned by DP Richard Patterson. This camera was released with a future...
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Perhaps I Cared Too Much
Regarding the first post, awesome Screenwriter (and now Director) John August seems to have a different view: I decided that while I was on set, my only responsibility was to the movie, and my ability to direct it. With this philosophy in hand, many decisions became...
Coffee Break – Blue is the New Red Huge Roast of Links
So a while back I used to post cool links each Wednesday for a Coffee Break series. For many reasons (mainly time and laziness), I haven't posted cool links in a while. But I still have a bunch saved up. So in the spirit of new beginnings, I'm just going to offload...
3 Reasons to Shoot in 8K for Video Production
3 reasons why shooting video in 8K could be beneficial to your video production efforts, even if it’s never seen in all its pixel-perfect glory.
Learn How to Conduct Video & Podcast Interviews with Our Online Course
Conducting great interviews, ones that elicit insightful information and engaging stories, are key to any captivating documentary or podcast. Over on Skillshare we have a course on doing just that.
Some Things I Saw at NAB
I was fortunate enough to be covering new gear at NAB for Filmmaker Magazine. It was my first time there and overall a great experience. There was a lot of cool updates and little gear solutions like clever light stands or inflatable softboxes, but no one item that...