For Filmmakers

  • Cinematography Tip: Overhead Lighting (FEAR)

    Cinematography Tip: Overhead Lighting (FEAR)

    Summary This video covers the topic of overhead lighting in videography and photography. I speak about the challenges of using existing overhead lights and provides tips for creating better lighting setups. I emphasize the importance of controlling room tone and ambient exposure, and suggests using tools like Cardellini clamps to attach lights to ceilings or… Read more

  • Create The Film Look with Dehancer Pro

    Create The Film Look with Dehancer Pro

    Summary The video covers a review of Dehancer, a film simulation tool for video and photo editing software like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere. I cover some of the benefits of Dehancer, including its ability to provide a desired film look without bogging down the system, its user-friendly interface, and its compatibility with mobile devices.… Read more

  • Writing Dialogue That Works

    Writing Dialogue That Works

    This video discusses techniques for writing effective dialogue in films and storytelling. It emphasizes that dialogue should convey emotion, connection, and provide clues about what will happen next. This video uses examples from a fictional story to illustrate how to create compelling dialogue that engages the audience and avoids disconnects between their expectations and what… Read more

  • SIGMA FF Primes VS DZO Vespid Primes

    SIGMA FF Primes VS DZO Vespid Primes

    Summary: This video compares two sets of prime lenses – the Sigma Cine Full Frame Primes and the DZO Vespid Primes. It discusses the features and characteristics of each lens set, including sharpness, color rendition, focus throw, and bokeh. I share my experience using both lens sets for various commercial, documentary, and narrative projects. I… Read more

  • Blazar Remus 1.5X Anamorphics – What You’ve Been Waiting For?

    Blazar Remus 1.5X Anamorphics – What You’ve Been Waiting For?

    Highlights 00:00 – Introduction We introduce the video as a review of the Blazer Remus 1.5x anamorphic lens set, which he has been eagerly awaiting. I expresses his desire for an affordable set of anamorphic lenses that are lightweight, compact, fast, sharp, and have a neutral flare, which has taken over 10-15 years for a… Read more

  • Should You Buy The Sony FX6 in 2024?

    Should You Buy The Sony FX6 in 2024?

    Video Highlights 00:01 – Introduction The video introduces the topic of whether one should buy the Sony FX6 camera in 2024. It mentions the presenter’s casual attire due to the summer season. 00:19 – The FX6 as a Compact Cinema Camera The video describes the Sony FX6 as a smaller, feature-rich cinema camera that could… Read more