Getting Your Foot in the Employment Door
I recently had a long time employee, venture forth into new and exciting opportunities for herself. I began the...
A Response to The New Yorker’s Article on VR
The New Yorker recently published an article about virtual reality, and I felt the need to publish a response....
Blocking Before Coffee
Feature film: first day. The crew and I start to run out of things to prepare; the director is...
A Short History of Headroom, and How to Use It
Years ago a meddling DP ruined my great shot. Here’s what I learned from that experience. I’d landed a job shooting part...
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:...
Digital Production Buzz Interview with Art Adams
Not long ago I was interviewed for the online show Digital Production Buzz. The show is now live, and...
Final Cut Pro X Workflow: The Book … Read about FCPX’s first Hollywood Feature Film Edit
It was late February 2015 when some might say Final Cut Pro X had its big confirmation, a coming...
Defining Visual Language for a Travel Documentary
Last August I had the opportunity to DP a 3-week documentary feature film called The Flying Dutchmen. In this...
Day 29 #28daysofquicktips – A Batch of Media Composer & FCPX tips from Jesús
It’s day 29 of the #28daysofquicktips and that’s one day over. This big list of tips came from Editor,...
