I love it when people think outside of the box to come up with simple low-budget solutions to complex filmmaking problems. For example, say you want to shoot some cool surreal slo-mo footage like the infamous Matrix bullet-time effect. The Complex Problem: You ain't got no no Matrix special FX so...read more
Here's a very brilliant and entertaining bit of filmmaking by Russian filmmaker, Ilya Naishuller, in the form of a an ultra-violent ultra-viral first-person shooter music video entitled "Bad Motherf***er". Apart from excellent stunt work and editing, this video is particularly notable in that it w...read more
So apart from having some fun in the Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet, this shoot was really a chance for me to see what these GoPro HeroCam's could do. Of course, it took a psychological leap of faith to attach two $300 devices via a suction cup and drive upwards of 90 m.p.h., but the suction cups worke...read more
Check out my Go Pro Hero Cams in action on video #3, “The Double 7 Squad″ the Double 7 Images new Porsche “911 x 7″ campaign. More Porsche videos all this week! Tomorrow we'll get a close up look at the Go Pro cameras in action. ...read more
I purchased a pair of Go Pro Hero Cams a few months ago, but apart from a few videos of short scooter trips through Manhattan I didn't get a chance to really give them a good workout until my man, Pete Chatmon, got a loaner from Porsche to shoot a series of promo videos...then it was on. I honestly...read more
Tonight on the Double Down Film Show I'll be giving you my report direct from the NAB Show Floor talking about some of the hottest and most note-worthy brand-spanking new tools for filmmakers that were unveiled at this year's NAB 2010 Tradeshow. The big buzz this year was all about 3D Everything an...read more