Is the film industry dying? I respond to an article that says it is.
An article at Adobe Spark says the film industry is spiraling into obscurity. Do you agree? I encourage you to...
The Panavision Millennium DXL: Light Iron and RED create a winning new look for large format cinematography
My invitation to a mysterious press event was nearly one of the biggest surprise announcements of the year. That morning...
Art vs Advertising: The reality behind my first rejection
20 years ago this week I answered the phone – and this is what I learned. Recently, Richard Harrington...
How I Learned Composition at 12 Years of Age
At 12 years old I knew I wanted to look through cameras for a living. Thanks to Youtube, I’ve...
Getting Your Foot in the Employment Door
I recently had a long time employee, venture forth into new and exciting opportunities for herself. I began the...
A Response to The New Yorker’s Article on VR
The New Yorker recently published an article about virtual reality, and I felt the need to publish a response....
Blocking Before Coffee
Feature film: first day. The crew and I start to run out of things to prepare; the director is...
A Short History of Headroom, and How to Use It
Years ago a meddling DP ruined my great shot. Here’s what I learned from that experience. I’d landed a job shooting part...
In Praise of Lens Flares
I never thought I’d type those words without something knife-like poking me in the back, but my new Apple...
Ask me no questions and I’ll speak in no fragments
A sign taped to the door says “Quiet– filming.” This only makes you more nervous. You enter the room:...
