What does a director see in a screenplay that makes them want to engage? Sam Mendes is a British film and stage director, producer, and…
Getting to set ready to shoot requires a bit of prep. Here’s what you need to know. The following material is an excerpt from the…
Housing Apple’s GPS tracker offers shooters peace of mind. Never lose your gear again. With camera equipment being a popular target of thieves (especially if…
Is it time to retire this term? This post was written by Jason Eksuzian. We filmmakers love some good lingo: C-47, menace arm, hot points,…
Do you love that old-timey look? We have some advice on how to get that Charlie Chaplin look on a digital camera. One of the…
Which titles did you watch at home? While the COVID-19 barrier to seeing movies in theaters seems to have lessened as 2022 went on, many…
Being a working cinematographer often comes with unexpected challenges. We all know about the creative parts of being a filmmaker, which we love—getting behind a…
Create a rip reel that is worthy of your story. So, you’ve developed a great story. You’ve nailed the treatment, refined the logline, and even…
When I was traveling in rural America, I stumbled upon the forgotten history of the anti-Chinese riots that took place across California throughout the 1880s.…
Camera manufacturers are struggling with teaching image processors to cope with how we see ourselves As smartphone cameras continue to mature and improve in their…