Just a solid camera and a sturdy tripod can take you far, but what are the tools you should be looking at acquiring next if your budget allows for it? For sure adding smooth camera movement will greatly enhance your work Continue reading Filmmaker’s Toolbox – Camera Slider
DIY ND Filter for GoPro Hero
I often hear that people struggle with jello-like footage and artifacts when shooting with digital cameras – especially when using the GoPro Hero camera on a RC multicopter. This post explains what causes these problems and how to eliminate them. Continue reading DIY ND Filter for GoPro Hero
How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
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
Color Correction For War Film Look
Often, I get asked what presets I use to give my films their final look. I always answer “I don’t use presets. I adjust the colors of each shot individually by hand”. Continue reading Color Correction For War Film Look
Generating story ideas
I get asked often how I come up with story ideas. My way is pretty much the same as how other storytellers – including those much more accomplished than me – work. Continue reading Generating story ideas
CineDrone – Sky Is The Limit
Thanks to advances in technology, indie filmmakers now have amazing tools that let them match the picture quality of Hollywood productions. Continue reading CineDrone – Sky Is The Limit
NWO United We Stand
“NWO United We Stand” film + BTS + Tutorial
Today is one of those really exciting days for me because I get to share my latest short film with you. I am also posting two tutorials: the behind-the-scenes Tutorial 44 and “How To Film War Action Scenes” Tutorial 48. Continue reading “NWO United We Stand” film + BTS + Tutorial
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