Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.
Xeen’s lineup of lenses are spectacular. They’ve hit the nail square on the head with both the look and the price point. They’re true cinema glass that people can afford to own. Xeen’s image quality is unique and beautiful. Here’s a brief look at the Xeen 20mm, specifically at its image quality, breathing, and color rendition.
This project was a culmination of creation for Inner Circle member Andrew Batista, and I was excited to see where this would take his future as an artist.
The Matthews Infinity Arm has the ability to be a tool that has some serious versatility. My favorite feature of this arm is that it can hold up to 32lbs in an angled position (it can hold about 15 lbs when it is horizontal). It will cost you a bit more, but this is the type of product you buy once.
I’m really excited today for Freefly’s latest announcement of the MōVI Pro. This device is going to change the landscape yet again. By Shane Hurlbut, ASC The MōVI has changed the way I create as a storyteller, allowing me to capture the emotion of a scene in ways I never could before. The MōVI has become […]
After I completed production on Season 1 of AMC’s “Into the Badlands,” I invited our Director, Guy Ferland, to accompany me during a speaking educational event at Revolution Cinema Rentals, here in Los Angeles. I wanted to talk about how we shaped the look and feel of the show, from pre-production all the way through […]
No matter what you’re trying to be in your career, there is one thing that never changes and stays true – the relationships you build. They are the most important aspect of your career.
I’m going to talk about how I light day exteriors and how I use specific types of lights to light day exteriors.
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?”
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.
With fluorescent lights, Kino Flo has always been the leader. These lights are easy to use and easy to control. They’re so lightweight that I use them for almost everything.
Today I’m going to show you how to build the Matthews Brauer Hostess Tray Mount. This allows you to shoot with the camera on the mount with the car window up, unlike older mounts.
We’re going to compare the XEEN 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm lenses with the Canon CN-E, Zeiss CP.2, and our Cooke S4 lenses.
I’m giving you the keys to the secret of False Color. Understanding the values and how it relates to the image on the screen from the camera is key.
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.
Tiffen’s Multi Rota Tray offers a rotating polarizer, a Variable ND and Warm/Cool FX filter.
The workflow I show you can be a guideline for how you can create your own setup at your new or growing company.
What is Infrared Pollution? How do you combat it? We have the answers for you.
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.
Even before a lens, we tested how we were going to deal with the IR pollution problem when shooting Into the Badlands.
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