Production
Quasar Tube Photometrics
Quasar Science Q-LED tubes have a very popular new lighting option, but oddly enough Quasar doesn’t offer any photometric...
Production
Quick Tip: Replace your Dana Dolly washer
I love my Dana Dolly. She’s quick to setup and tear down, rock solid, affordable to rent or own,...
Production
Hail Veydra
Background When Sony launched their consumer e-mount line of mirrorless DSLRs a few years back, it opened up a...
Production
Cheap Lamp Dimmers and Squeezers for Quasars
Lighting dimmers. Everyone needs a few in their kit. You can buy ’em pre-made and robust, or you can...
Production
Modular and Reusable Diffusions
When I spec out a lighting and grip package, I generally request a number of 4×4 and 2×3 gel...
Production
Source Four Leko Tips & Tricks
One of the light fixtures that I often use is the ETC Source Four Ellipsoidal, or leko. If you...
Production
How to Rewire a Bates Power Cord
I recently purchased a few used Source Four ellipsoidal theater fixtures for use in my work. I’ve written about...
NAB Show
NAB 2016 Discussion – The Role of a DP and Tips and Tricks for the job
While visiting NAB 2016, I stopped in at the Teradek Live show to chat with fellow DPs and PVC...
Production
Location Lighting Tips: Faking the Sun
As a director of photography I often find myself in circumstances that are not always in my control, and...
Production
Location Interview Lighting Tips: HMI Lights & Looking into the Lens
I recently shot a series of location interviews that will be used as the narrative backbone for a client’s...
