The Reason I Work So Hard…
I think that it only makes sense to kick off this page with the inspiration behind all of my hard work. My wife, Cassandra Gaddis, is the perfect business partner and life par...
All posts by Les Gaddis
Avoiding Confusion: Frame Rate vs. Shutter Speed
When I was going to school and learning about film, one concept that really confused me at the time was the difference between frame rate/film speed and shutter speed. Using the t...
Capturing Light – Episode 6 with Matthew Scott
In this episode, I give quick tips about:
Working with a great story.
Working with what you have.
Assembling the right Cast and Crew
Shooting safety takes.
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Action Iphone films with Hitcase
A couple of weeks ago while doing my usual research, I came across an article for The Hitcase. The Hitcase is a waterproof, mountable, shockproof protective case for your iPhone 6,...
Tools For Setting Exposure
There are many tools for setting exposure when you are shooting your projects. The sure scientific way to get an accurate reading of exposure is by using a light meter. I've used...
Capturing Light – Episode 5 with Sam Nuttmann
In this episode, we get into detail about:
How to calibrate monitors. (For color correcting you can use the Datacolor Spyder monitor calibration)
What are some tools you u...
Controlling Light Within The Camera
Controlling Light can be a very tricky thing. Dealing with color temperature, quality of light, quantity of light, and even modifiers can overwhelm filmmakers that are just starti...
Camera Movement – The Basics
Camera Movement
Camera movement can bring a story to life. It is used by a cinematographer to tell the director's vision. It is very important to know these terms and effectivel...
Unleashing the SpyderCHECKR
I love using the SpyderCHECKR. In light of Davinci Resolve 12 coming out, I thought this post would help a lot of you that may not have much experience with color correction. One...
Capturing Light – Episode 4 with Shaun Herbertson
In this episode, we get into detail about:
Camera recommendations for aspiring filmmakers. (Leave a comment for cameras you think should make the list.)
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