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Ways to Get Into the Film Industry: Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers

Ways to Get Into the Film Industry: Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers The film industry can be an exciting and rewarding career path for those who are passionate about storytelling and...

gvisuals
1 year ago
350 views

Prism Dream FX Filter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J32MFWjRjBs I am really like the Prism Dream FX filter. It is usually compared to the black pro mist because it softens up the image. I think i...

Les Gaddis
4 years ago
2274 views

What camera should I get in 2020?

I'm constantly getting asked two questions. What camera did you use for "x" project and what camera should I get. Filmmakers in general are always wanting more gear. Having a be...

gvisuals
4 years ago
847 views

Keeping up with the “k’s”… The resolution war.

As I scroll social media, i’m constantly seeing filmmaker’s post about the latest (insert number of k's) camera, whether it’s the blackmagic pocket 6k camera or even Sony announcin...

Les Gaddis
4 years ago
903 views

14mm Lens Comparison… Rokinon vs Xeen.

Is there a noticeable difference between the Rokinon 14mm and the Xeen 14mm? These lenses are made by the same company and many filmmakers think that they are the exact same lens ...

Les Gaddis
4 years ago
1937 views

Hollyland Mars 300 Review

I want to first thank Hollyland for sending me a demo of the Hollyland Mars 300 to review. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8V7tpxwYA&feature=youtu.be &nbs...

gvisuals
4 years ago
2261 views

Why become a production assistant?

Why become a production assistant. Short answer is that it is the easiest way to get on set experience. Let's definie what a production assistant (PA) or runner if you are in the...

Les Gaddis
5 years ago
1519 views

It’s 2019… What’s My Cam Package?

So it's been a while since I've talked about the gear i'm using. I don't usually go into what I own because at the end of the day, the project's best interest is what I care abou...

Les Gaddis
5 years ago
1305 views

Pre-Production: A cinematographer’s process

Pre-production plays such a huge role in the outcome of your project. Pre-production is such a broad term, and therefore people often breeze through it to get the "the fun stuff"...

Les Gaddis
5 years ago
1987 views

Netflix tips you should know about.

Netflix is an amazing platform. As a cinematographer, I need tons of visual stimulation and netflix usually does the job. Let me just say that I am not sponsored or affiliated wi...

Les Gaddis
5 years ago
1598 views