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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...
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Capturing Light – Episode 103 with Les Gaddis
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In this episode, we talk about:
Resolution vs. Sharpness
Fe...
What Is Anamorphic?
Anamorphic format is the cinematography technique of shooting a widescreen picture on standard 35 mm film or other visual recording media with a non-widescreen native aspect ratio....
Resolution does not equal Sharpness.
I've had some interesting chats on the set of the last feature film I DP'd. I was talking to the lead actress and she was asking the difference between resolution and sharpness be...
Capturing Light – Episode 102 with Josiah Sjöström
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In this episode, we talk about:
Working in a mid-size town.
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6 Big Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make
https://youtu.be/wteKHhG09Io
There is a lot to learn when it comes to film-making. Here is my list of the biggest mistakes filmmakers make.
Bad Story
Too many times, film-make...
Capturing Light – Episode 101 with Les Gaddis
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In this episode, we talk about:
The "Just Do It" commercial.
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AFI Launches Cinematography Workshop for Women Filmmakers
The AFI Cinematography Introductory Intensive for Women, sponsored by 21st Century Fox, is designed to increase the number of women cinematographers.
The American Film I...
Nikon | The Anthem (Chasing Moments) (Director’s Cut)
https://vimeo.com/225655455
Inspiration for this week is a spot I found on vimeo that really spoke to me. This spot was shot entirely on a Nikon D5 with Nikon lenses. I really ...
Capturing Light – Episode 100 with Les Gaddis
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In this episode, we talk about:
A compilation of advice and in...