I think there’s three components to a pleasing image on film: lighting, movement, and color. As cinematographers, we focus mainly on the first of these on set, and then also take into account movement (or lack thereof) when setting up a shot. When you’re just starting out, it can be […]

On Saturday evening I shot a product commercial on a white cyc, and the director had a very specific request: he wanted two cameras, side by side on a Dana dolly, on one tripod head. Somewhat similar to a side by side 3D rig, but he wanted to put different […]

I recently wrapped my third feature as a director of photography, and let me tell you – it was tough. Most of the challenge didn’t come from our lighting and camera setups, though – it came from staying motivated through all the shit that has to be dealt with on […]

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