3 frequently repeated myths about HDR
In developing the first episode for season two of 5 THINGS, I did quite a bit of research on...
A digest of last week’s photo and video news – Week 10
A digest of last week’s news is a selection of some of the news from week 09 from 2016...
From stop-animation to the Marble Machine
After 14 months, the Marble Machine is built, and its creator, Martin Molin, played a musical theme using the...
Use the under US$50 Kindle Fire as a 48 kHz audio recorder
The lowest priced 7-inch color Kindle Fire tablet currently costs less than US$50 (or less than €60) and has...
Behind the Cinematography of the Oscar-Nominated Documentary “Cartel Land”
Cinematographer Matt Porwoll is based in New York City. His most recent work, Cartel Land, was nominated for a 2016...
Ask me no questions and I’ll speak in no fragments
A sign taped to the door says “Quiet– filming.” This only makes you more nervous. You enter the room:...
Choosing the perfect lens
You may be familiar with the old MGM saying that they had, “more stars than there are in heaven.”...
The Secret Art of White Balancing
In days of old, white balancing was easy. Now, like everything else, it’s gotten a lot more complex. Here’s...
Is VR here to stay or will it fade away like 3D TV?
Virtual Reality (VR) has been going to change the world ever since the 1950s. Each decade heralds the next...
Will VR fundamentally change the way filmmakers approach their craft?
Not too long ago I was asked to participate in an industry survey, and one of the questions was...
