by Joey Daoud | May 24, 2009 | Marketing, Tips, Video Equipment
I’m in Sarasota right now, on what I believe is my first paying video job. It’s operating a HI-POD, basically a 30 foot pole with a camera on top, for filming a soccer tournament. I’ve seen more soccer matches in that past two days than I’ve...
by Joey Daoud | May 8, 2009 | Photography
I like collecting old cameras. I mainly get them at antique stores. I have only three requirements: they have to be under $10, they have to look cool, and they have to work. Most cameras I come across do work. If you think about it there isn’t much to go wrong....
by Joey Daoud | May 6, 2009 | Behind the Upload
So I’m starting a Coffee and Celluloid Podcast series. Well, hopefully it’ll turn into a series. The catalyst for starting this is I recorded a few of the question and answer sessions from Full Frame, and I figured the best way to share that with you is...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 28, 2009 | Photography, Video Apps, Video Production
The latest cover of Esquire that’s coming out, featuring Megan Fox, wasn’t shot with a still camera but with the RED ONE, the super inexpensive, super high-def movie camera. Basically Megan acted for 10 minutes, which they filmed on the RED, and then...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 23, 2009 | Coffee & Celluloid
I realize the moviccino adventures in the production of UnderCover has sort of died down. I have a few cool videos that I still need to post, but it’s mainly been an extremely sloooow editing process that’s been requiring a huge build up to a more exciting...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 21, 2009 | Coffee & Celluloid
I’m defending my documentary today, so a quick quote I really liked from Art & Copy. I’d rather deal with a tyrant than a committee any day. Committees are there to spread blame, not take chances. -George Lois (90% sure) Yes, I’m saying directors...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 20, 2009 | Movies
“Every object tells a story if you know how to read it” -Henry Ford Everything is designed. Some one, some where put some sort of thought into the design of whatever object you’re using. Yes, some put more thought into it than others, but no object...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 16, 2009 | Documentary, Film Festival, Marketing, Movies
I’m somewhat familiar with the world of advertising, though admittedly most of that knowledge comes from watching Mad Men. Either way I love advertising (well, advertising done well), so I was excited to see that Art & Copy was at Full Frame. Art & Copy...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 13, 2009 | Movies
The Wind and The Water (Burgua dii Ebo ) A young indigenous teen seeking his fortune in Panama City struggles to acclimate to chaotic urban life, where he becomes enamored with a girl from a wealthy, assimilated family. Later, he encounters his crush once...
by Joey Daoud | Apr 6, 2009 | Movies
I don’t really like ‘reviews’ of movies. I think you can learn something no matter how great or terrible a film is. So for the next couple of posts I’m just going to recap my thoughts and experiences on the few films I caught at the Miami...
