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Got a New Pocket 6K? Julian Terry Says You Should Do This Instead of a Boring Camera Test

If you have a brand-new BMPCC 6K, why not test it this way? One of our favorite directors did!

This post was written by Julian Terry.

When it comes to the practice of filmmaking one could ask, “What do you do when you’re not shooting?” I am currently in development with two features set to shoot next year. During this time, I read film books and watch classic movies for inspiration—but there’s something else. There’s something missing after staring through scripts all day.

I miss directing actors. I miss holding the camera and feeling the moment when a take is just right.

In the end, it’s a way of expression. When you’re not expressing yourself, are you really living? I can’t think of anything more exhilarating than holding a camera with a few minutes left to get the shot and the actor finds something in them that silences the air. I love that feeling when the emotion has shifted the room, and I don’t wanna say “cut.”

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