2011 has been a busy year, tons of productions still in the works! It has been a pleasure working on all of them. Everything in the reel above I shot …
Up close with the AG-AF100 at VidExpo in Denver
VidExpo in Denver has been great. Denver has never been the biggest Video Production town on the market, but it certainly has a sizable passionate group of video and film …
DSLR video downfalls, and what I’m hoping for in the Canon 5D Mark III
There’s a possibility of a Canon 5D Mark III announcement coming in March April, according to Canon Rumors . Needless to say, I wait hourly for that announcement. Sure, I’m …
Twitter vs. Filmmaker
It’s astonishing to cruise around Twitter and look at the hundreds of updates from filmmakers around the world. I follow a little over 200, a good number but small in …
Forgotten Leaves, A Tribute to Fall
Ahhh, the fall. Always a time of somber emotions and cooling weather. This short piece closely examines autumn beauty often hidden in plain site… leaves. Dressed in fall colors for …
Canon t2i vs. RED: Codec, Color
I’m ecstatic that an $800 camera is being compared with a $40,000 RED setup (not Mysterium-X). It’s a tribute to how the DSLR cameras have really changed the game. But …
“No Country” Cinematography
“No Country” is a recreation of the coin toss scene from “No Country for Old Men”. The characters are quite different, but the general idea is the same. I was …
Panasonic AG-AF100… Cinematic Democracy Comes Closer
The new Panasonic AG-AF100 will usher in a new era of low-cost cameras providing high-quality output. DSLRs have radically changed the prosumer video market for good. Who gets excited about …
On the set of “My Little MVP”
I love making films and video productions in Colorado. 300 days of sunshine a year, mostly perfect weather. We had some of that wonderful sunshine this weekend. Chuck Westfield, a …
Setting up to shoot video with DSLR
Shooting video with a DSLR takes a bit of investment to really get the most out of the video capabilities. If, for instance, you’re in the market to shoot professional …
Working with the RED on “Prodigal”
Working with the RED is an exhilarating experience. Just a short time ago, film was the only option for incredible dynamic range and top image quality. With the new Mysterium …
“Chimes” Cinematography
Way back in October 2010, I was brought on to shoot “Chimes” a very short piece in a bar location, featuring only two actors. This creates a fun situation for …