Quick and Dirty Overhead Rig for Tabletop Filming
It’s right in the middle of a filming day when the client springs it on you…“Can we film this from overhead? You know, like one…
Business for Creatives – The Long-term Mindset
While visiting Sydney earlier this year, I had a good long chat with Den Lennie about the challenges of building and sustaining your Production Company, as well as how to…
Protecting the Bright Tangerine Misfit
A few years ago I stopped buying cameras, and started putting my yearly gear acquisition budget into grip, lighting, and camera support gear with a long useful life. Tools like…
Editor Carla Gutierrez on crafting “RBG”
Editor Carla Gutierrez recently completed work on the film RBG, a feature documentary about US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The documentary was produced by CNN Films, co-directed…
6 Below – the first 6K natively-edited feature film
Vashi Nedomansky edited the film “6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain” which is the first feature film edited natively in 6K resolution. While visiting Sundance 2018, I had…
Sekonic L-858D Light Meter Review
Last summer I replaced my trusty Sekonic L-758Cine light meter with the new L-858D model. The 858D features a mix of physical buttons and a touchscreen UI, and…
Patrick Lawrence on editing Clara’s Ghost
The film Clara’s Ghost premiered recently as part of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival NEXT program. Written and directed by Sundance alum Bridey Elliott, the film stars Bridey…
Search – A Conversation with the Editors
Editors Will Merrick and Nick Johnson co-edited the film Search, which premiered last weekend at Sundance 2018. Search is the first feature for director Aneesh Chaganty, and it was…
Quasar Tube Photometrics
Quasar Science Q-LED tubes have a very popular new lighting option, but oddly enough Quasar doesn’t offer any photometric output data on their website. So after hearing…
Quick Tip: Replace your Dana Dolly washer
I love my Dana Dolly. She’s quick to setup and tear down, rock solid, affordable to rent or own, and works with virtually any size speedrail or pipe…
