If you’ve been follwing me for a while then you know what I always say; “The camera and all the gear in the world will not make horrible production design look good”. What is production design? It’s everything pretty much that you see in the final shot. So your costumes, lighting design, color scheme and overall your locations or sets. Continue reading How to create awesome film sets from cardboard
Latest BMPCC4K Rig Updates
I am always working on improving my camera setups. Since I last showed my rig for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K I have added a few cheap but really useful items. Continue reading Latest BMPCC4K Rig Updates
How I power my productions in remote locations
Very often I get asked “Tom how can I use lights when I am filming in remote locations?” In the past I used to always say go and buy a gas generator. Continue reading How I power my productions in remote locations
Interior Night Lighting Cinematography Tutorial with Thunder Effect
In today’s tutorial I will show you an easy technique for lighting an interior night scene with a thunder lightning effect outside the window. Continue reading Interior Night Lighting Cinematography Tutorial with Thunder Effect
Premiere or Resolve – What is better for video editing?
There’s a lot of discussion online about what program is the best for video editing? Is there even such a thing as “the best” video editing software? Continue reading Premiere or Resolve – What is better for video editing?
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro vs ARRI ALEXA Mini
So what does a $45,000 Arri ALEXA Mini camera have in common with a $6000 URSA Mini Pro G2? A lot actually and it might be worth taking a look at why there is such a high price difference. Continue reading Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro vs ARRI ALEXA Mini
Best 360 VR Camera? Closer look at Insta360 ONE X
Today there are a lot of different 360 VR cameras on the market but which one is worth your time and money? Continue reading Best 360 VR Camera? Closer look at Insta360 ONE X
$1000 OFF the Canon C200 and C300
It’s not that often that I wake up to see a huge discount on a camera I like. Today is one of those days. Continue reading $1000 OFF the Canon C200 and C300
DIY Home Security on a Budget
How to keep your home or office secure on a low budget? Continue reading DIY Home Security on a Budget
Is Rode Wireless GO really the best compact microphone?
Since the Rode Wireless GO came out it has been reviewed by many and called the best in compact wireless microphone systems. The only problem is that none of those reviewers bothered to compare it to other similar but less known kits such as the PicoGear. Continue reading Is Rode Wireless GO really the best compact microphone?