How we shot the action sequences for a series of Trane AC commercials with extreme heat and a bus crash.
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The running scene in “The Ticket” that uses my song “Those Kisses” reminds me why I got into the business of making music for films.
On The Ticket, the lighting was a challenge because we used natural, available light and shaped it. I turned lights off, then added accent lights to bring out the depth of a location.
The current spot was for El Pollo Loco, and the concept was a very action oriented camera, with snap zooms and quick handheld push ins and pull outs. I thought the Canon C300 would be the perfect camera for this job, lightweight and maneuverable.
“Find us on Facebook.” “Follow me on Twitter.” We see social media everywhere these days and rightly so. Tools like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+ and more can help small businesses, one man shops, and large brands grow and expand their contacts with clients and customers. This includes filmmakers. The opportunities are great for both raising funds online and for distributing your work.
Let’s look at how the crash cam world has changed because of the Canon 5D. It has replaced the eyemo that used to be a clapper of a 35 or 16mm with bad lenses. It could be blown up, bashed into, driven over, or you could even have a car land right on it.
When director Scott Waugh called me to shoot the video for the “Act Of Valor” credit crawl song “For You” by Keith Urban, I was excited to have the opportunity to get the whole Elite Team back together. It was equally exciting to hear Keith’s amazing song, which supported the story perfectly.
We’ve had a ton of questions via Twitter, Facebook and the hurlblog about shooting Act of Valor, so I thought I would share them in a Q&A format. Thanks so much to everyone for your support and kind words about the film!
When Scotty Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy, the incredible directing team at Bandito Brothers, asked me to shoot Act of Valor, I was excited, especially after listening to their unique vision for the making of this movie. I was ALL IN.
Part of being a cinematography intern is not only knowing all the gear, but how it can be used to enhance your visual story telling.
Whether you love your 5D, shoot weddings with a Sony FS-100, shoot music videos with your 7D, or […]
When I was a kid, I had a fascination with Halloween. Our son, Myles, has inherited this same […]
“Have a safe flight. Someone from production will pick you up.” How many strange […]
After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera […]
When director Peter Odiorne asked me to shoot Sports Authority “Shoe,” the […]
Julien Lasseur talks about producing independent work with very limited resources.
We employed Technicolor’s Cinestyle on its maiden voyage. This picture style seemed to work well in […]
A reel is your creative expression and a very powerful tool to showcase unique talent.
My last blog post was about story and not getting caught up in all the tech/gear frenzy. Now, I want to talk about […]