STOP. WATCH ADAM’S REEL FIRST. (and tell me you don’t want to be like monsieur Patch when you grow up?!) Adam Patch / Director’s Reel 2013 from Adam Patch on Vimeo. What can we learn from a Director like Adam Patch? He has amazing vision and teaches us that making stelar pieces requires a… Continue Reading
Talking 5D3 raw with Luke Neumann
Sometimes words aren’t very necessary. This is one of those days where I just need to let the interview speak for itself. We have Luke Neumann of neumannfilms.net on the show with us today. You gotta love how this guy gets himself out there and constantly pushes and tests what he can get out of his… Continue Reading
Become a Cinematographer – Three Crucial Parts
I grew up playing competitive tennis and most players could always be broken down into one of two groups: the talented and the hard worker. Once in a while you would find a player who was very talented and a very hard worker. You can already guess that these players were quite successful. But often… Continue Reading
Cinematography Tips From a Hollywood Veteran – Bruce Logan ASC
(Interviews: Part 1 and Part 2 Below) This is one of those interviews that is an absolute privilege to have on the show and should be required listening to get your diploma here at Big League Film School. Bruce Logan, ASC has done it all and we are all so fortunate for his giving spirit. (If you… Continue Reading
2 Minute Shot Clock – Filming An Outdoor Interview In Harsh Sunlight And Under Pressure
I film a lot of Documentary work. This kind of work, in a nutshell, can be summed up as: “Get the best shot, with little to no preparation, in as little time as possible. And oh ya, you get one chance to get it right.” How’s that for a day job? Today I thought I… Continue Reading
Shoot, Direct and Write a Short Film All By Yourself – Interview with Ian Wittenber
Have you made a short film lately? Why not? Perhaps you don’t think you can pull it off? Perhaps you think there are just too many moving parts for you to handle. Minimalist Filmmaking in Action Todays guest, Ian Wittenber, made a powerful short film called “Turtle” (video below) which embodies the spirit of minimalist… Continue Reading
Why You Should Never Settle On Your First Shot
So you got your camera out - you see the scene in front of you - you have an idea of what you want - you give it a shot and it’s just pure beauty on the first try! Nailed it! One hitter quitter. What a pro! You knocked it out of the park on the first try. Well, maybe. But odds are there are 3 more options you not only… Continue Reading
Interior Lighting and Framing Secrets Revealed – Daron Keet Part 2 of 3
If lighting interiors like hollywood is your thing then part two of my interview with Daron Keet is gonna have your mouth watering. We cover some lighting techniques and details on how to perfect your framing. Lot’s of goodies in this one, so let’s jump right into it. Here’s some of the things to expect:… Continue Reading
Minimalist Filming or How To Improve Your Filming Quickly
When learning to film – size does matter. I used to have a canon xl1, then a canon xh-a1, and now I have canon DSLR’s. (p.s. i’m no Canon fan boy, it just worked out this way). My filming took off when I got my first DSLR several years ago. Not because of the quality… Continue Reading
Lighting Techniques Broken Down for Gorgeous Commercial with Michele B.
Michele Brandstetter, a cinematographer out of Italy currently living in LA, quoted another top cinematographer, Christopher Probst, saying that ”Your F-stop is proportional to your budget.” Michele realy didn’t hold back and shared many techniques and lighting setups that he used on a gorgeous commercial he shot. We dug into the idea of making great images with… Continue Reading
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