The “large format” look: Sigma primes on a RED Monstro, in 8K
What’s the big deal about large format cinematography? Shallow focus on wide shots. It’s a big deal. One of...
Meet Me at Arri Burbank on January 19th
If you’ve got some time to spare on January 19th, and you’re near Burbank, stop by and see me...
Some thoughts on color, brightness, and contrast
I’m not happy with just knowing that colors work together in artistic ways. I want to know why. Here...
LED, the convenient yet dangerous light source
I love LEDs. Well, mostly. I have my tricks for dealing with them, and I’m going to pass some...
Panavision revives VistaVision for a digital world: part 2
Does large format really create a greater sense of depth and dimensionality in a flat image? Read on to...
Panavision revives VistaVision for a digital world: part 1
The mid-20th century epic movie experience is returning to a screen near you— at your local cineplex, in your...
ART OF THE SHOT: Buddy Squires, ASC Talks About Shooting Ken Burn and Lynn Novick’s “The Vietnam War”
He has shot more than 200 films and is a frequent collaborator with Ken Burns. Buddy Squires, ASC is an...
Train your eyes to see color, the easy way
Color awareness is a learned skill. All you really need is a car. The human brain is a funny...
Sony Tech Tip Video Series: Getting To Know Your LMD Monitor
Until the end of December, Sony Professional will roll out all new tech tip videos offering quick tech tips related to...
Sony Unlocks Full-Frame Capture On The VENICE
After the initial announcement of Sony’s new cinema camera, the VENICE, cinematographers, and directors called for Sony to release the...