Maple Syrup & Filmmaking: A Perfect Match
Many of you have asked how you can help Lydia and me. Well, here it is. Help my best friend by visiting: http://buckwheathillfarm.com/
Filmmaking Advice: Breaking Into the Film Industry
Breaking into the film industry means not being scared of the failure. You gotta be fearless.
Making a Difference with Talent, Passion, and Compassion Casa Milagro – DREAM
Once Lydia and I heard about this PSA project, we agreed immediately because we want to help children around the world who have been the victims of sexual exploitation.
Julien Lasseur’s Project Greenlight Video
Please vote for Captain Torpedo to support Julien Lasseur.
Giving Back: The Warrior Wedding Project
For the last two and a half months, I have been working with the amazing director Gil Cope on an incredible commercial campaign. Learn about giving back with the Warrior Wedding Project.
About Sundance Film Festival: Why It Matters
The pilgrimage to a small town in the Utah mountains has been going on for years. With creativity and wonderful storytelling, the Sundance Film Festival has [...]
HDSLR Revolution: Story Over Technology
This year, I had the privilege of experiencing NAB from Montreal while shooting my latest feature "Deadfall."
Responsible Filmmaking: HDSLR TECHNOLOGY
When I stumbled onto this HDSLR technology, I realized within minutes of using the technology that it was a “game changer” and the rulebook had to be thrown out and a new one created.
I thought if we can start a new rulebook...
Meeting With Students At Emerson College
What a fun time it was last week at Emerson College! Professor Bosmajian's advanced cinematography class was fantastic! I showed footage from the undercover Navy SEAL movie to have the students take each shot apart to analyze both the lighting and photography.
“Where’s The 5D” Winner Josh’s Visit To The Set
Josh came down to San Diego on Wednesday to join the me and the Elite Team for a 5am call. He stayed at the Indigo Hotel with us (my treat) the night before because I didn't want him to have to drive all night for such an early shoot.
What Do You Think Film Students Need To Know?
Technology has exploded since I graduated from Emerson in 1986. I am thrilled to go back to Boston on November 12, and share my passion for Canon 5D Mark II as a game changing tool for student filmmakers. It is an affordable...
Cinematography: Find The Time To Boost Your Creativity
I remember being creative from the time that I was little. Perhaps it was from growing up in the middle of nowhere on a farm in central New York and the fact that I was an only child. I had to create my own fun.