Split SDI ports, or: how to hack an Arri Mini
“My assistant says it’s impossible,” said the Steadicam operator over coffee at Arri headquarters in Burbank. “The DIT wants...
Panavision’s new DXL2: Monstro dialed up to “11”
Panavision’s DXL2 is a unique offering, backed by a unique color pipeline. This is not your average Monstro. When...
The large format look, continued: shallow focus and stressing old lenses
I’ve been getting some play time with RED’s new Weapon camera with a Monstro sensor at Videofax in San...
The “large format” look: Sigma primes on a RED Monstro, in 8K
What’s the big deal about large format cinematography? Shallow focus on wide shots. It’s a big deal. One of...
Meet Me at Arri Burbank on January 19th
If you’ve got some time to spare on January 19th, and you’re near Burbank, stop by and see me...
Some thoughts on color, brightness, and contrast
I’m not happy with just knowing that colors work together in artistic ways. I want to know why. Here...
LED, the convenient yet dangerous light source
I love LEDs. Well, mostly. I have my tricks for dealing with them, and I’m going to pass some...
Panavision revives VistaVision for a digital world: part 2
Does large format really create a greater sense of depth and dimensionality in a flat image? Read on to...
Panavision revives VistaVision for a digital world: part 1
The mid-20th century epic movie experience is returning to a screen near you— at your local cineplex, in your...
Train your eyes to see color, the easy way
Color awareness is a learned skill. All you really need is a car. The human brain is a funny...
