Since the invention of the Canon 5D, it has taken scouting to a whole new level and preparing that package that allows you can take advantage of serendipitous moments, lightning in a bottle so to speak, is essential.
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The new wave of Large sensor cameras with their high ISO range and light sensitivity are changing the way cinematographers […]
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 […]
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.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about my lighting package that looked like an aisle inside
Whether you love your 5D, shoot weddings with a Sony FS-100, shoot music videos with your 7D, or […]
Hello loyal readers, it’s Andrea here to discuss the cost differences between 35MM film and today’s easily accessible Canon DSLR […]
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 […]
When director Peter Odiorne asked me to shoot Sports Authority “Shoe,” the […]
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.
This year, I had the privilege of experiencing NAB from Montreal while shooting my latest feature “Deadfall.”
It is so sad saying goodbye to Montreal. I love this amazing city. The crew was the […]
You are going to Dubai to shoot a motorcycle race that will require mobility and high speed.
In May of last year I was hired to shoot a web interactive game for Yahoo sports in the LA Coliseum. The Director Jason Zada…
When I was doing a Canon 5D film test in January of 2010, I put eight 5D’s in a line for this cool action camera array.
Prepping a movie is one of the most important tasks you have as a cinematographer. You can design the whole movie-organize, create, and schedule it in a way that is best for light.
In January of 2011, I was asked by “The Gentlemen,” Brett Snider and Billy Federighi, a very creative and humorous, directing at Bandito Brothers, to shoot a series […]