Last year I had a chance to work on an indie production. I was the cinematographer and also handled all the grip/gaffer as we had to move fast and get a lot of scenes in a short amount of time. Continue reading “American Dream” Indie Film Diary
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Wireless Pan & Tilt Head by Senna
Today I wanted to share with you my thoughts on using this cool new wireless pan and tilt head for your DSLR and bigger video cameras.
Continue reading Wireless Pan & Tilt Head by Senna
Atlas Camera Support
I have some great news for those of you who struggle with shoulder rigs, not sure how to make them lighter and easier to work with. Continue reading Atlas Camera Support
Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Lots of people wonder how to set up their camera stabilizers, so that they can remotely pull focus on the go. Continue reading Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Today I wanted to show a cool and affordable wireless follow focus system for your DSLR camera or even higher end cameras like the Red Epic. Continue reading Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
I get often asked how I do gun shooting effects in my films. In this post I thought I would finally answer those questions. Continue reading Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
DIY Wireless Video System
Today, I wanted to show you how to build your very own wireless video system for under $300 (or $330 with more range). Continue reading DIY Wireless Video System
Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” – Ecuadorian style by Tom Antos
I have joined the Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” club!
As, I’m sure, most of you know, there is a giant collection of music videos from people from all over the world who just dance and show what it means to be happy – all done to the hit song “Happy”. Continue reading Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” – Ecuadorian style by Tom Antos
Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME
Camera cranes along with dollies were the first set of filmmaking tools allowing smooth camera movement. They are just as important today. Besides adding production value, they greatly enhance storytelling.
Whereas dollies allow side-to-side movement, cranes and jibs move the camera up and down. If you put a camera crane on a dolly, you will have even more freedom of camera movement. Continue reading Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME
The Power of Your Inner Light
I wanted to showcase another great film by an Ecuadorian filmmaker Danny Ruan. I’ve already featured one of his films before on my YouTube channel titled Te Amo. Continue reading The Power of Your Inner Light