A handful of months back, I filmed the Balance and Composure music video, “Reflection” – directed by Dan Centrone. If I remember correctly, it was a three person crew: Director + DP + 1st AC. A handful of locations, dogs in slow motion, white sheet…
I recently found myself in the position where I needed to get my camera rig down to 5kg (11lbs) for a few upcoming shoots. I knew this would be a challenge but turned out to be much more than I expected. Here’s what I found:…
It’s a recent development that I’ve been putting together a “run and gun” Canon mount lens set for use with my RED Epic camera. This is primarily for lower budget shoots that aren’t bringing on cine glass for the production. My Canon mount adventures with…
You have a camera. You want some accessories to make your shooting experience easier. Most camera manufacturers want you to buy only their accessories – but the truth is there are a LOT of great 3rd party manufacturers that can save you money on your…
There are a lot of demo reels out there. Some are very impressive – others are not so impressive. What can you do to make the best impression with someone that’s seeing your work for the first time? In this entry, we’re going to go…
To rent or to buy is kind of the eternal question when it comes to film gear. In this entry we’ll be going over the various factors and questions you should answer to help identify whether it’s a good idea to purchase gear or simply…