Q&A With “Heavy Objects” Director Fletcher Crossman
I had the pleasure of meeting phenomenally talented artist Fletcher Crossman back in 2009, when I photographed him in his backyard studio for a now-defunct magazine. At the time, Fletcher was focused...
View Article“Crew Of One” Director Tries The “One Man Crew Director”
Since I’m a video director with a blog called “Crew of One,” it’s only natural that I’d be interested in a product called “One Man Crew Director.” As a commercial shooter with 15+ years of experience,...
View ArticleThe Untold Story of “Slaughter Nick for President”
The indy documentary, “Slaughter Nick For President” follows Canadian actor Rob Stewart (most well-known for playing the ruthless assassin Roan on “Nikita”) on a trip to the Eastern European nation...
View ArticlePricing Your Video Production
I was asked recently about how I determine pricing for my projects. The three most important factors I consider when pricing a video production job are time on location, time editing, and overhead...
View ArticleUsing Premiere Pro & Handbrake To Create YouTube-Friendly Files
A couple of people have asked me recently how I deliver finished files to my clients for web use (typically YouTube). Until recently, I simply used the Premiere Pro “YouTube 1080p HD” preset. However,...
View ArticleBTS: Live Action + VFX for Capable Civilian Training
The world is, increasingly, an uncertain place to live and work. Thanks to terrorism, mass shooters, and economic unrest, it’s no surprise that more and more people are trying to learn how to stay...
View ArticleFor Unconventional Images, Use An Unconventional Lens
I don’t know about other photographers, but for me, taking photos is not only fun, it’s almost a compulsion. If I go somewhere interesting, I HAVE to take photos. If I don’t, I feel that I’ve missed...
View Article5 Things I Already Love About My New GH5
I’ve been waiting since 2008 for a camera that I actually like. Finally, that wait is over. The Panasonic GH5 is the first camera I’ve been excited about since the Canon 5D Mark II. The 5D2 opened up a...
View ArticlePanasonic GH5 – First Footage & Initial Thoughts
First things first … Here’s some ungraded footage I shot today with my new Panasonic GH5. All this was shot in 4K 8-bit mode, using the Lumix 12-35 f/2/8. It was downscaled to 1080p, and Vimeo adds the...
View ArticleFree Journal Style Guides (For The Journaling Impaired)
I have to make a confession. I’m a little obsessed with journaling, even though I’m really not good at it. On Instagram, I follow artists whose grocery lists are more beautiful than anything I’ve...
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