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 […]
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 […]
10 Things Bad Production Coordinators Do That Drives the Rest of the Office Crazy
Working as a production coordinator is difficult and stressful, a lot is expected of you and mistakes can be made. That being said, there are certain mistakes that should only be made once and unfortunately there are working production coordinators that continue to make these mistakes and somehow they continue to get work. Over the […]
Knots for Grips!
One of the most important things a grip can learn is tying proper knots. There are dozens of situations where the right knot can save you a lot of time and maybe even save someone’s life! Knots are something all grips should take very seriously! If you are ever unsure of your knot tying, step […]
10 Places to Live and Work in Film
Working in film and television is not the easiest career choice but you can make things a little easier by living in one of the more film friendly cities around the world. This isn’t to say that if you don’t live in these places then you won’t be able to work in film or television […]
Working as a Best Boy Grip or Electric
This post began as two separate posts, but were merged due to the similarities in the jobs This is an in-depth blog breaking down Working as a Best Boy Grip or Electric in film and television. Please comment below. As a reader is is your responsibility to help us make this post better! What is […]
Working as a Production Coordinator
Working as a production coordinator can be a very stressful and demanding job, it takes a certain discipline and high levels of organization to get the job done efficiently. This post will outline the skills, tools and responsibilities required for working as a production coordinator. Check out these great books on film production from Amazon.com […]
Cinematographer David Mullen on Lighting & Some Product Demos From Arri, Hive & More
I have been following David Mullen’s career for several years now and I have always loved how willing he is to share his wealth of knowledge with anyone that is interested. He is one of the best contributors on the Cinematography.com forums and an extremely talented cinematographer. Check out the “In Production” section of cinematography.com […]
10 Things Inexperienced Cinematographers do that Annoys the Rest of the Crew
No one is perfect and we all make mistakes on set, but there are some things that cinematographers do that drive the crew crazy! Let’s talk about some of the most common things that Cinematographers do on set that tends to drive their crew crazy. Things Cinematographers do That the Crew Hates: 1. Re Lighting […]
