Filmmaker Wiley Davis of Bozeman, Montana is my kind of guy - a plain-spoken, practical guerrilla problem-solver who wants to help his fellow filmmakers do things better and cheaper. One of the many accessories that can help you shoot better DSLR footage is a follow focus. However, a quick Google s...read more
(Pictured above: Panasonic Lumix GH2) The following post is excerpted from the Image Control chapter of my brand-new book, The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide which is now shipping. (Please feel free to order a signed 400-page, 700-illustration, full-color copy directly from me here to hel...read more
The following post is excerpted from the Image Control chapter of my brand-new book, The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide which is now shipping. Intro I think there are equally compelling arguments both for and against shooting video on DSLR cameras. (DSLR = Digital Single Lens Reflex) I’ll...read more
My good friends at B&H have taken the time to create a cool little interactive guide to video-capable HDSLR (High Definition Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras. HDSLR is the hottest new thing on the indie film scene, but there is a lot to understand before you drop $2000+ and dive-in.Everyone ...read more
Let me start off by saying two things here:1) I thoroughly disagree with the general viewpoint of this video and2) Nevertheless, I think it's very funny and presents a very teachable guerrilla moment about common strains in the dynamic of the Producer / Cinematographer relationship as well as filmm...read more
We are always after what is new and what is better in this world of digital technology and video. Not wanting to be left behind, filmmakers are eager and curious to try out the new wave in digital video: DSLR Cameras (Digital Single Lens) with HD capabilities.Can these beauties really offer a viable...read more