Business for Creatives – The Long-term Mindset
While visiting Sydney earlier this year, I had a good long chat with Den Lennie about the challenges of...
Filmmaker Friday featuring filmmaker Rick Joaquim
With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a Filmmaker. Filmtools decided...
Sekonic L-858D Light Meter Review
Last summer I replaced my trusty Sekonic L-758Cine light meter with the new L-858D model. The 858D features a...
ART OF THE SHOT: The DP of “The Fosters” Kees Van Oostrum, ASC
He is the current President of the American Society of Cinematographers and at times he shoots on the Blackmagic...
Source Four Leko Tips & Tricks
One of the light fixtures that I often use is the ETC Source Four Ellipsoidal, or leko. If you...
Roger Deakins and His New Website
After years Roger Deakins ASC, BSC, CBE updates his website. Updates include a new “look at lighting plans.”
Shooting The Holiday Blockbuster: “The Force Awakens” and the History of Star Wars
Now that “The Force Awakens” the latest entry in George Lucas’ epic series has been released, here is a...
Shooting the Holiday Blockbuster: “Creed” and the Evolution of the Fight Scene
As this holiday greets the release of the latest entry in the “Rocky” franchise, “Creed,” we examine the evolution...
Shooting the Holiday Blockbuster: Jo Willems and “MockingJay – Part 2”
Hot off the release of the final installment of the popular “Hunger Games” film series, we examine the cinematography...
Sony FS5: 4K Hands on Video
The production team at Adorama try out the new Sony FS5 professional camcorder.