Recently, I had a chance to meet Chris Downing, Tim Wilson and Derek Allen of GearJones.com. These guys are talented cinematographers from the Washington D.C. area. Continue reading Cinema Camera Mega Test of 2017!
Category Archives: Filmmaking
Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers
For years, the Zoom H4 has been the workhorse audio recorder on my film and video productions. As good as it is, it is an older model, and so I decided to see what the current portable recorders have to offer. Here is my review of three popular recorders from Zoom and Tascam. Continue reading Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers
My Daily Routine: The Life of a Filmmaker
I decided to do a post talking about how I organize my day because it’s something that is important, but gets often overlooked. As a filmmaker, you have to juggle multiple projects and still complete them on time. What is my formula? Well, I am not sure whether I manage my time well, or whether I work faster than most – I like to think it’s both 🙂 In any case, here is a glimpse into my life – hopefully you find it helpful. Continue reading My Daily Routine: The Life of a Filmmaker
How to fix a damaged tripod thread
Recently, I had a problem with the threads on my camera – they stripped and eventually came lose. I actually almost dropped my new Ursa Mini because of this. Continue reading How to fix a damaged tripod thread
DIY cheap storage for the URSA Mini cameras – CFast to SSD Adapter for under $100
If you own the BlackMagic URSA cameras or the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, then you know how expensive it is right now to get enough storage. Continue reading DIY cheap storage for the URSA Mini cameras – CFast to SSD Adapter for under $100
Firmware Update for BlackMagic URSA Mini Cameras with new OS
Today, BlackMagic has finally released the long-awaited firmware update (4.0 Beta) for the URSA Mini cameras. Although this is a beta version of the firmware, the update takes the URSA cameras to a completely new level thanks to a brand new operating system. Continue reading Firmware Update for BlackMagic URSA Mini Cameras with new OS
Photo & Video Cheat Sheet – Learn camera fundamentals!
Download and print out your own Photo & Video Cheat Sheet! Continue reading Photo & Video Cheat Sheet – Learn camera fundamentals!
Hoverboard / Electric Scooter Review
I have finally lived the dream of riding on a hoverboard, almost like Marty did in “Back To The Future” 😉 Continue reading Hoverboard / Electric Scooter Review
How to start your filmmaking career and make money!
Young film enthusiasts always ask me “How can I get work in the film industry?” Continue reading How to start your filmmaking career and make money!
Live show with Sven Pape an A.C.E. Award nominee!
Join me today at 5 pm Eastern Time (NYC) as I talk to film editor Sven Pape. Sven is an A.C.E. Award nominee, whose credits include work for directors James Cameron (GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS – 3D Imax), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Emmy winning HitRECORD on TV) and James Franco (GOOD TIME MAX – Tribecca Film Fest). Continue reading Live show with Sven Pape an A.C.E. Award nominee!