If any of you have lost time on the set struggling to fold one of these large portable green or blue screens, here’s a little tutorial to help you save the time and frustration. Continue reading How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
Category Archives: Equipment
Steadicam How-To and Reviews
After my video “DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal”, some people got the impression that I prefer these to steadicams. Continue reading Steadicam How-To and Reviews
Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Sony NEX 5R just may be the best camera for budget filmmakers. Even though I often stress that people focus too much on the cameras and not enough on developing their cinematography skills, I get asked so much for camera recommendations that I decided to talk about a specific camera – especially since I bought this one myself. Continue reading Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Indie Shoulder Rig
I got a quick tip for all of you low-budget filmmakers out there – you can now get cheap but very useful shoulder mounts for your camera. I found one that I like using. Here is a quick demonstration of how the rig looks and works. Continue reading Indie Shoulder Rig
Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design
Here is another tutorial where I show that shot design is more important than the camera you use. Continue reading Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design
Underwater video & photography
Learn proper techniques to get good footage in or under water. Also, find affordable equipment options that produce great results. Continue reading Underwater video & photography
Filming Outdoors – Light Reflector
Learn how to make your actors or models look great when shooting outside on a sunny day. The trick is to use a light reflector to bounce the sunlight back onto your subject in order to hide the harsh shadows. Continue reading Filming Outdoors – Light Reflector
Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Audio Equipment
Here are some helpful tips when shooting a documentary or any run-and-gun type of a film. In these types of productions, it is crucial that you make the right equipment choices. Here I talk about audio equipment. Continue reading Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Audio Equipment
Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Camera Equipment
As some of you may know, I’ve been back to Ecuador for the past month and a half to finish a documentary about Montanita. Continue reading Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Camera Equipment
Umbrella Lights Tutorial
I just posted a new tutorial explaining the use of umbrella lights in glamour and fashion photography and music videos. I get asked a lot what lights are use. One type of lights I like to use a lot are the Briese lights. Unfortunately, these lights are out of the price range of many people. Fortunately, there is another affordable way Continue reading Umbrella Lights Tutorial