Today, I saw the short film “The Answers”, which is currently featured on Vimeo Staff Picks. The film has done a long and successful festival tour (winning eight awards) and is now piling up views online. Short films are great for showcasing talents of indie filmmakers. This well-crafted and entertaining film accomplishes exactly that. It has led me to discover the talents of Colin Pregent, among others. Continue reading From wedding videos to films – the outstanding work of cinematographer Colin Pregent
Category Archives: Tutorial
The Cinematography of “Sicario”
Despite all the controversy surrounding this year’s Oscar nominations, 2016 saw outstanding work from many filmmakers, including those recognized by the Academy. One of the most deserving Oscar nominations went to the cinematographer of “Sicario”, Roger Deakins (the film also received two other nominations: Original Score for Jóhann Jóhannsson; and Sound Editing for Alan Robert Murray). Roger Deakins is an accomplished Hollywood cinematographer – some call him the best DP to have never won an Oscar (despite his twelve nominations, before this year’s). He is also someone who shares his knowledge freely. Therefore, he is the perfect person to learn from. Continue reading The Cinematography of “Sicario”
I am on a tour!
I am excited to announce that I will be touring with a filmmaking workshop – the 2 Day Cine School. We have worked really hard to prepare this workshop for you and I really believe that those of you who attend will get a lot out of it. To give you a sense of what to expect, here is the tour trailer. Continue reading I am on a tour!
Bikini Shoot with $3 DIY Reflector – Photo & Video Tutorial
In this tutorial, I show you how to use natural, available light, like the sun to get sexy bikini beach shots! Continue reading Bikini Shoot with $3 DIY Reflector – Photo & Video Tutorial
Lighting Dozen – Natural Light – Tutorials!
Today, I am excited to announce the launch of a new edition of my popular Lighting Dozen cinematography tutorials – Natural Light. As the name suggests, this edition shows how to work with natural light. I will explain how to control and shape the sunlight in order to get different moods and looks. Continue reading Lighting Dozen – Natural Light – Tutorials!
“Never Broken” music video + tutorials!
Today premieres a music video I directed, shot and edited for Anna Cyzon. The title of the song is “Never Broken”. Continue reading “Never Broken” music video + tutorials!
How to get that “Film Look” Fast and Free!
Often I get asked how I get my videos to look less like video and more like film. Continue reading How to get that “Film Look” Fast and Free!
Widescreen Bars – How To
Today I have a little tool for you – widescreen presets that you can use in your next video. They come in various resolutions: 4K Cinema, 4K UHD, 2K and HD. Continue reading Widescreen Bars – How To
How to create EPIC shots with VFX & stock footage
Here is a fun new tutorial where I destroy San Francisco using stock footage from www.Pond5.com Continue reading How to create EPIC shots with VFX & stock footage
The Making Of “Exploration”
It is always a great feeling when you discover someone with a great talent. This is what Tom and I felt when we saw the work of Ryan J. Thompson, especially his short film “Exploration”. Continue reading The Making Of “Exploration”