In the world of filmmaking there are two “rules” which each share the same name. The 180 degree rule. One has to do with the position of your camera with respect to your actors/subjects. The other has to do with the relation of shutter speed and frame rate. Both “rules” are established to improve the [...]
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Tag Archives: Cinematography
A DSLR Filmmaking Workshop You Won't Want to Miss
October 12, 2010
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Two of my colleagues and friends are offering an incredible educational experience. Kevin Shahinian and Joe Simon (two of the most talented event filmmakers on the planet) will be teaching about DSLR filmmaking in beautiful Cabo San Luca and Cancun, Mexico (November 7-8 and 14-15, respectively). Here’s what they have to say about it: What [...]
Read moreC180-015: Rodney Charters, A.S.C. – DP on "24"
April 30, 2010
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One of the hottest shows on TV for the past eight years has been Fox’s “24.” It’s verite, block picture-in-picture, and high intensity editing has become a pop culture, signature style. Today we have on the show the man that plays a huge role in the look of the show, it’s director of photography, A.S.C. [...]
Read moreC180-011: Steve Weiss of Zacuto
March 26, 2010
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If you’re an independent filmmaker, event filmmaker, corporate videographer, or aspiring film student, there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of Zacuto. They are the “Mercedes Benz” of camera gear and accessories. The product side of the business is only five years old, but they seem like they’ve been around forever. A large reason is [...]
Read more35mm Film vs. the Top Video DSLRs – A Shoot Out by Zacuto
March 18, 2010
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All I have to say is… WOW! And I’m jealous I couldn’t sit in on the screening. This information is taken from Zacuto‘s website. Note: I did NOT make this video. I’m working on getting web series director Steve Weiss to be on my fimmaker’s podcast Crossing the 180. Stay tuned. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10238227&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 Zacuto Great Camera [...]
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