I've been meaning to write about a couple of new digital tools that have caught my eye out there over the last few weeks. Here's the first of several I will mention...As someone who shot his first video projects on a 50 lb. 3/4" video tape decks (the camera was separate and only weighed 25lbs!)...read more
Over the past few months I've been slowly hitting the speaking circuit as my schedule allows. Next week I will be rolling out a brand-new seminar for aspiring filmmakers here in NYC: How to Learn, Break In and Rise Up in the Film and TV Industrypresented by Anthony Q. Artis, D.V.P.Wednesday, June ...read more
It's now official, the little underground film book that could is now loose in the world and running with the big dogs...The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide has gone to #1 on Amazon in the Amateur Production category.This ranking changes by the hour, but the book has hit #1 regularly lately. Ev...read more
This simple technique epitomizes the Down and Dirty philosophy: Getting a high production value for your project at little or no cost by coming up with creative solutions. Using just a Mini Bogen or a similar video tripod and zooming all the way out (the wide end) of your digital video camera's zoom...read more