Teddy Boy Web Commercial I shot a few weeks ago just posted up. Fun stuff. Shot with Contax Zeiss 35mm f1.4 on a 7D.
Enjoyee
http://www.vimeo.com/9693178
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Indie Slate Magazine and The World's First DSLR Feature
A year after the wrap of principle photography on "The Louisiana Conversation," the world's first feature length film shot entirely with an HD DSLR camera, Robert Render Harrison of Indie Slate Magazine ran an article on whether DSLR's are usable in production or just a Fad. I think he answered the question with a Resounding yes, and we can see that these tools of our trade are getting better with every iteration.
Ultimately this is a demonstration of principle. It's not about the latest cool gizmo, or using the most or least expensive tool for the job - it's about recognizing and adapting the strengths of one technology and using them for a different application.
So, what's different at the beginning of 2010 than at the end of 2008? In the U.S. there seems to be a MILD economic recovery but so many of us (young professionals) are still struggling just to get our bills paid and keep food on our plates. My response to this is, do something for yourself. Take some time each week to focus on doing what it is that you ASPIRE to achieve or actually WANT to do - there are plenty of people who will want you to stay in your position as an underling , and when they find out you are actually doing something progressive they might not even call on you for positions you once filled.
Forget about these people.
They are ballast. They want you to keep doing things their way, and won't want you to be happy because they aren't happy.
This isn't to say leave responsibility for your dreams - it's just too easy to get caught up in the grind of a 5 day, 60-80 hour work schedule in our industry and forget to aspire.
With that in mind, have a look at this article. And mad props to my boys Adam Duffy and Beau Lambert who helped make the Louisiana Conversation shoot not only possible, but pleasurable.
Ultimately this is a demonstration of principle. It's not about the latest cool gizmo, or using the most or least expensive tool for the job - it's about recognizing and adapting the strengths of one technology and using them for a different application.
So, what's different at the beginning of 2010 than at the end of 2008? In the U.S. there seems to be a MILD economic recovery but so many of us (young professionals) are still struggling just to get our bills paid and keep food on our plates. My response to this is, do something for yourself. Take some time each week to focus on doing what it is that you ASPIRE to achieve or actually WANT to do - there are plenty of people who will want you to stay in your position as an underling , and when they find out you are actually doing something progressive they might not even call on you for positions you once filled.
Forget about these people.
They are ballast. They want you to keep doing things their way, and won't want you to be happy because they aren't happy.
This isn't to say leave responsibility for your dreams - it's just too easy to get caught up in the grind of a 5 day, 60-80 hour work schedule in our industry and forget to aspire.
With that in mind, have a look at this article. And mad props to my boys Adam Duffy and Beau Lambert who helped make the Louisiana Conversation shoot not only possible, but pleasurable.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Use of Cinema Lenses on 7D
Just wanted to showcase some excellent work done by a fellow cinematographer using proper Cinema Prime Lenses on a 7D body...
Congratulations Adam Habib on "The Cost"
Adam Habib Cinematographer "The Cost"
we should be seeing a lot more work done with Cinema Lenses on the 7D and other canon HDSLRs in the coming months thanks to Hotrod Cameras
Congratulations Adam Habib on "The Cost"
Adam Habib Cinematographer "The Cost"
we should be seeing a lot more work done with Cinema Lenses on the 7D and other canon HDSLRs in the coming months thanks to Hotrod Cameras
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Big Podcast on Things I didn't Learn in Film School!
I was interviewed for a podcast on making films with DSLR cameras. Have a listen here.
I call Out SmallHD, Tim Smith from Canon, Ilya Friedman and Hotrod Cameras and more.
Hats off!
http://filmsnobbery.com/2010/01/31/things-i-didnt-learn-in-film-school-episode-9/
I call Out SmallHD, Tim Smith from Canon, Ilya Friedman and Hotrod Cameras and more.
Hats off!
http://filmsnobbery.com/2010/01/31/things-i-didnt-learn-in-film-school-episode-9/
Saturday, December 12, 2009
New Camera Shoulder Mounts
The movie I'm shooting right now is a comedy mockumentary.
Much of the film is handheld, and I've decided to use the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC for most of the movie.
I'm also using a certain grade of LowCon filter. I've been using my Old ass Birns and Sawyer DV2000 shoulder mount like this:
http://www.birnsandsawyer.com/_Sales/Camera-Accessories/Single-Handle-Shoulder-Support-(Long).aspx
I've been having a LOT of back pain
and I think I want to switch out to one of these:
http://shop.ebay.com/gini.1980/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
They have a similar appearance to the Zacuto rigs, but seem a lot cooler because they are made by a dude in Korea and are more affordable.
I definitely want to ditch my redrock setup if anyone is interested, otherwise it should be on ebay by the holidays.
Much of the film is handheld, and I've decided to use the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC for most of the movie.
I'm also using a certain grade of LowCon filter. I've been using my Old ass Birns and Sawyer DV2000 shoulder mount like this:
http://www.birnsandsawyer.com/_Sales/Camera-Accessories/Single-Handle-Shoulder-Support-(Long).aspx
I've been having a LOT of back pain
and I think I want to switch out to one of these:
http://shop.ebay.com/gini.1980/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
They have a similar appearance to the Zacuto rigs, but seem a lot cooler because they are made by a dude in Korea and are more affordable.
I definitely want to ditch my redrock setup if anyone is interested, otherwise it should be on ebay by the holidays.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
New Film, New Festival
Just started shooting another feature on the 7D.
It's a comedy, it's going to be funny. I'm using a bit different lensing on this one, and different filtration.
New Canon Film Festival.
http://www.can-dofilmfest.com
This sounds cool because the prizes are cool.
This sounds extremely CRAP because:
1. You have to pay $40 to enter. Why the Fuck should I pay $40 to enter a film festival when I already blew my wad buying three Canon 7Ds and batteries. Probably never buying a canon Lens. Never say never though.
2. They mention that you have to shoot with a canon HD DSLR including the 7D, the 5DII, or the 1DMKIV - what about the rebel T1i?
It's a comedy, it's going to be funny. I'm using a bit different lensing on this one, and different filtration.
New Canon Film Festival.
http://www.can-dofilmfest.com
This sounds cool because the prizes are cool.
This sounds extremely CRAP because:
1. You have to pay $40 to enter. Why the Fuck should I pay $40 to enter a film festival when I already blew my wad buying three Canon 7Ds and batteries. Probably never buying a canon Lens. Never say never though.
2. They mention that you have to shoot with a canon HD DSLR including the 7D, the 5DII, or the 1DMKIV - what about the rebel T1i?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Winter Nights. The first 7D Feature Trailer
Enjoyeee!
Mad Props to Ari Dassa (director) and Yuki Aizawa (editor) as well as the incredible talent Ari chose to put in front of the lens.
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