Art vs Advertising: The reality behind my first rejection
20 years ago this week I answered the phone – and this is what I learned. Recently, Richard Harrington...
Blocking Before Coffee
Feature film: first day. The crew and I start to run out of things to prepare; the director is...
In Praise of Lens Flares
I never thought I’d type those words without something knife-like poking me in the back, but my new Apple...
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:...
The making of “25 Years of Photoshop”
Adobe Photoshop is synonymous with creativity, which is why it made perfect sense to celebrate its 25th anniversary with...
Senior Post—Closing The Gap between Post and Production Work
Feathered jackets. Dancing presidents. And of course the ubiquitous tongue. In an electrifying five-minute video for the music video...
Now Shipping: Veydra Mini Primes for Micro Four Thirds
The first four Veydra Mini Primes for micro four-thirds cameras,...
Pro XAVC Long GOP compatibility bulletin 2015.1
I recently published an article about the breakthrough pro XAVC Long GOP códec/format from Sony, which is the third...
HPA Tech Retreat: Registration Closes on Monday
If you’ve been thinking about attending the HPA Tech Retreat in Palm Springs, February 9-13, better make up your...
Codex Multi-Camera Recorder
Alongside the launch of the exciting looking ARRI ALEXA Mini a few days ago, long-time ARRI partner Codex, revealed...