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...
Cinematography Tips and Tricks: Cheap Zooms, Monitor Gamma, and Flicker
When I don’t have time to write a dedicated article I’m going to write one of these mini articles,...
The 411 on 333 Exemption
The potential for filming with drones is nearly limitless. What’s more is the potential economic impact drones have. The...
Video Snapshot for lazy editors
When, recently, Scott Simmons tested the Fastcut software I had written about before – read his article, Automatic video...
KEEP CALM: The FAA and sUAVs/Drone Rules (Final UPDATE)
With the publishing of Jack Nicas and Andy Pasztor’s speculative and interpretive article in the Wall Street Journal in the fall of...
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