
Filmmaking Advice: On Set Of Fathers and Daughters (Day 10)
This was the kind of day that you look at and say, "Oh, my God, how are you going to make this as a cinematographer?”

Inspiring Your Film Crew
Shane Hurlbut, ASC shares his experience and tips to inspire your crew.

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Sheepshank
How to tie the sheepshank, one of my favorite knots for filmmaking because it’s a knot that you can easily tie, and it is so powerful.

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Figure 8
I'll show you how to tie a figure 8 knot for filmmaking. This knot is quick to tie and also very sturdy which is why it is essential for on set.

Female Cinematographer Mentorship Program by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
5' 4" Megan Pham is working in Los Angeles for Shane Hurlbut, ASC, climbing up and down a 15 foot ladder, taking down Lekos rigged on the ceiling.

Sherri Kauk, The Shooter’s Playbook: Man-To-Man, Zone Coverage & Moving Your Feet
We introduced Sherri Kauk to you with the first three videos of her presentation on “The Shooter's Playbook.” We are continuing with the next three parts of her presentation.
Sherri is an accomplished Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Gaffer. We are incredibly thrilled to showcase Sherri’s…

Sherri Kauk: The Shooter’s Playbook in the Digital Age of Shooting for Television
Sherri’s presentation covers her work and style as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator, diving into the finer details of her approach to capturing the story with the camera and her lighting choices.

Alex Buono’s Visual Storytelling 2 Tour
A breakdown of Alex Buono’s new show to help give some insight for those who haven’t heard about it yet, or are considering attending.

How to Use Indirect Bounce Light
It is incredible how just one light that is not direct, but bouncing off something, changes the mood and tone of your image. It doesn’t have to be from a bounce card; it can be a wall, a floor or a ceiling. Indirect light is one of my favorite lights to use. I feel it mimics what your eyes see because it is natural, soft, forgiving and beautiful.

Why Storytelling Should Matter To Filmmakers
MUSE takes you through the steps of story and character generation one element at a time utilizing many different methods, including video, printable worksheets, research exercises and personal consulting. The case studies in this pilot program apply directly to corporate, documentary and wedding filmmakers most directly but narrative storytellers

The Power of Shaping Hard Light
Shaping light can add a 3D quality to your image. In this video, I will show you how you can create a window pattern in your background to create that depth.

Go Inside the Mind of Writer, Director and Editor Elwood Walker
Meet Elwood Quincey Walker, an up and coming Director, Writer and Editor. Last year he signed with the production company Adolescent Content.

Essential Knots for Filmmaking: Bowline
I am going to take you through the four most essential knots in filmmaking and we start with the number one used knot in the movie business: the bowline.

In-depth Look at Amazon’s “Transparent” with Cinematographer Jim Frohna
Guest blogger Jim Frohna describes working on the Amazon Prime hit show "Transparent" and shooting with the Canon C500.

Illumination Experience Galleries
Welcome to our gallery of Illumination Experience photos.

The Illumination Experience Educational Tour
Lighting techniques and camera composition is the focus of this course tailored to open your mind in new ways. I have designed this experience to be immersive, interactive and intimate using simple techniques to build confidence with any budget.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera: The Perfect Training Ground for Cinematographers
The similarities of 16mm film and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera (BMCC) and why it is a great training ground for cinematographers.

CineGear: On the Couch with Nino
Watch the "On the Couch" interview Lydia and I did with Nino Leitner at Cinegear.

Need for Speed Lighting Breakdowns
Lighting car interiors at night. How I light, what choices I make with specific units, and why one lighting tool is selected over another.

Need For Speed: Innovation, Gear and Cinematography
This post give you insight into how we pulled everything off. Need for Speed was shot on four different camera sensors.