Production

Quasar Tube Photometrics

Posted on January 24, 2018

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

Posted on May 30, 2017

I love my Dana Dolly. She’s quick to setup and tear down, rock solid, affordable to rent or own,...

Production

Hail Veydra

Posted on May 27, 2017

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

Posted on May 27, 2017

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

Posted on February 1, 2017

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

Posted on January 5, 2017

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

Posted on January 5, 2017

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

Posted on April 20, 2016

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

Posted on January 3, 2016

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

Posted on December 19, 2015

I recently shot a series of location interviews that will be used as the narrative backbone for a client’s...