I came across the YouTube version of these videos several weeks ago, and after some research I discovered that Shane Hurlbut had posted this on his blog in July of 2011. None the less, it is a fantastic two part video that has only had about 3000 views each on Vimeo. To get first access […]
Archives for March 2013
Movies of 2013 to Look Forward To
At the beginning of the year I like to look at what movies have to offer for the year ahead and this year I am pretty excited about a few releases. This list consists of the blockbuster staples and also the smaller films that remind me how amazing film can be. The list is in […]
Directing: The Camera Language of Paul Thomas Anderson
We get a lot of questions via email about directing, camera language and why certain choices are made by a Director. We do try our best to answer and explain as in depth as possible, but much of directing is subjective and we cannot always explain why certain choices were made. Directors are essentially trying […]
William F Whites Releases “Tool Belt”, an Online and Mobile Educational Resource
This morning, rental house William F Whites released a fantastic new educational phone app! Looks like gaffers, grips, DOPs and all lighting technicians everywhere have a new educational resource to check out with William F Whites release of Tool Belt an Online and Mobile Education Resource. What’s in William F Whites Tool Belt App? With […]
25 Grip & Lighting Terms that Sound Sexual & What They Actually Mean
A couple of weeks ago Evan Luzi of the Black and Blue wrote a fantastic post entitled 25 Filmmaking Terms that Sound Like Sex Acts (and What They Actually Mean), I thoroughly enjoyed the post and even added “ubangi” to the comments section of his site. Definitely give it a read, and check out some […]