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We Spent Hours Lighting This Scene… It Never Made the Music Video
A project went wrong… but it taught me something every cinematographer needs to understand. In this video I break down a music video project where an entire set of scenes we carefully built never made the final cut — including a church set designed to create a powerful symbolic visual for the artist. We spent… Read more
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Why Good Cinematography Doesn’t Get You Hired
Beautiful images and expensive gear don’t guarantee you’ll get hired as a cinematographer — communication does. This video explains how many filmmakers stay stuck as “guns for hire” because they focus only on visuals instead of learning to translate ideas, collaborate with agencies, and guide crews effectively. Through real on-set examples, I show how strong… Read more
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Budget Filmmaking Tips: Maximize Your Resources
Highlights Tip #1: Use What You Have 00:00:00 I present the first tip emphasizing the importance of using existing equipment including cameras, lighting, audio equipment, stands, and grip gear. He warns against unnecessary spending on expensive rentals, specifically mentioning that an Alexa Mini can cost between $150-$500 per day depending on geographic location. I advocate… Read more
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Reduce Minimum Focus Distance Using Diopters
Today’s video discusses how to increase the minimum focus distance on any lens using diopters. I explain that every lens has a minimum focus distance, which can vary greatly. Diopters are affordable accessories that can reduce the minimum focus distance by almost half, allowing photographers, videographers, and filmmakers to isolate subjects better and create more… Read more
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Field Tested: Durable Camera Support for Filmmakers
Luke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke.dejoras/ This video showcases a new camera support accessory developed by my friend and fellow Cinematographer Luke Dejoras. This support uses 15mm rods and is designed to keep cameras from falling when placed on uneven surfaces during filming. There are two versions: a taller one, ideal for cameras with a focus motor located… Read more
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Sony FX30: Mastering XAVC HS Codec for Documentaries
The video covers the evolution of video codecs in mirrorless cameras, particularly focusing on Sony’s offerings. I share my experience using the Sony FX30 with the XAVC HS codec for a documentary project, discovering that despite its lower data rate (100 Mbps vs. 240 Mbps from the XAVC S-I codec), it delivered excellent image quality… Read more
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