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How To Light Night Interiors Vol 1
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RED Gemini: Innovations for Disney+ film Safety
RED Digital Cinema hit the market in 2005 and ever since the world of filmmaking has never been the same. RED was a major factor in revolutionizing the industry by making digital cinematography the standard for motion capture. And, trust me, I know a little something about that major turning point in the industry. As […]
Light Quality: What Is The Best Light for the Job?
This month, we’re taking a deep plunge into lighting! Get ready, we’re taking your lighting technique to the next level, including commentary on essential tools, how to light large spaces, power your lights, and work with Chimera soft banks, Rosco LitePads, and DIY lighting. Play it here: February 2015 Podcast Members can submit podcast questions, […]
5D – Shooting a Documentary in the Field
This summer, my phone rang and my friend, Erica Tremblay, was on the other end of the […]
Matching Cameras to Create One Image
How do you shoot your movies using all the different cameras? Join me as I demystify compression rates and articles and show how to use a bunch of different cameras to capture a scene as thoroughly and epically as possible.
Cinematography: Bit Depth Doesn’t Matter, But Story Does
I overheard a conversation between a young cinematographer and a colorist going back and forth discussing the importance of 10 bit color or higher. I didn’t have time to interact then, so let me put my 2 cents in here and now. We have 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit, 16-bit, all these bits. I personally really do […]
Canon Camera Setups for Cinematic Vision
Oh boy, we’ve got a whole SLEW of Canon Camera related questions this week. Let’s get into it! SIC Podcast EP. 9 is now live on iTunes! Submit your questions HERE. Podcast Questions: 1:13 How much image manipulation is done with the footage that comes from the Canon C500? When you spoke of the 5D […]
Smoke & Haze – Creating Cinematic Depth
One of my most favorite ways of not only creating depth, but diffusion with smoke & haze. In this series I’m going to focus on what creates depth in an image, how to get it, and why it’s so important.
Xeen Lenses Skin Tone – Red Monstro Test
Full frame is the new darling of the cinematography world, but the larger frame means a lot of the glass we’ve been used to using just won’t cover…
Depth of Field:Lenses & Emotion in Filmmaking
Properly crafting the cinematography of a movie is a crucial part of the filmmaking process. Let’s talk about a few different styles of film language. There are so many options to choose from when crafting a scene, but it comes down to picking the right ones.
Tips for Mixed Formats in Cinematography
Throughout my career, I have been interested in using and mastering different mediums to enhance the storytelling experience. Since the dawn of cinema, movies have been captured on celluloid. As time progressed, we introduced new acquisition formats and film gauges like 8mm, 16mm, Super 8mm, 65mm, video tape, and digital video capture. Each new format registers a certain mood/feel due to past experiences with the medium or how it’s been utilized in the history of the moving image. So, how can you utilize different formats to enhance a story?
Tiffen ND – Creating a Look Part 1: Rules of Engagement
All of these rules of engagement mean being obsessed with the subtleties. In a 2 hour (plus) feature film, you’re not going to see it. Rather, you’re going to feel it. That’s what the emotion is all about. You want to feel it in some way and not be taken out of the film because of camera work.
Farm Boy to Hollywood – The Remarkable Ones (Ep. 4)
Author: Patrick Moreau – Today I get to debut a very special film on Shane and Lydia. An untold story that has been 5 years in the making. I couldn’t be more excited to debut our short film on Shane and Lydia’s personal journey from farm boy to Hollywood cinematographer, and what they’ve learned along the way. If you enjoy this story, please check out the full series and podcast at TheRemarkableOnes.org.
Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4 VLog-L Latitude Test
This article focuses on the Panasonic GH4 and its performance in the Latitude. This is incredibly important to have a solid understanding of what your latitude means and what it does for you.
Foundations for Workflow, File Management and Post Production
The workflow I show you can be a guideline for how you can create your own setup at your new or growing company.
Michael Cioni’s Golden Nuggets of Filmmaking – Part 4
Michael Cioni offers more golden nuggets of filmmaking: #7. Don’t Be Modest, #8. Dailies and #8.1 Shoot Hi-Fi.
Illumination Experience Galleries
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Julien Lasseur’s Project Greenlight Video
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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.