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...
Blocking Before Coffee
Feature film: first day. The crew and I start to run out of things to prepare; the director is...
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:...
Sony FS5: 4K Hands on Video
The production team at Adorama try out the new Sony FS5 professional camcorder.
Jayse Hansen helps movie audiences suspend reality
Jayse Hansen is a sought-after fictional UI designer and animator who learned his trade not in school, but through...
Cantina Creative, setting the scene
For the talented team at Cantina Creative, hanging out with superheroes or spending time immersed in future worlds is...
From Photography To Video Part 3: Frame Rate, Shutter Speed and the Moving Image
In this article, I felt it was important to explain the differences between shooting for motion as opposed to...
Blackmagic’s URSA Viewfinder Review
Is the URSA Viewfinder necessary for URSA and URSA Mini shooters?
Life as an independent cinematographer, an interview with Nancy Schreiber, ASC
I had the pleasure of speaking with Nancy Schreiber, ASC, who will be featured at the upcoming Manhattan Edit Workshop...
Fix it in pre: A VFX artist’s guide to motion control
Though he started his professional career touring Europe as a musician, today Patrik Forsberg is the Creative Director at...