Cinematography

Every week I get at least two or three emails from filmmakers asking for advice on buying lenses. I'm usually asked what modern cinema lenses you'd recommend to a...

In the past few weeks I've been testing the brand new Samsung NX1 4K camera, which I was very impressed with. The NX1 was lent me generously by B&H...

Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC, helps Stephen King bring his dark romance novel to the small screen in a new eight-part limited series. by Matt Hurwitz / Photos by Peter Kramer...

The May 2021 Digital Edition article first appeared in ICG Magazine.

Oh, the glamor of the commercial manufacturing world. Join me later this week as we delve into what you can do with a few titanium tubes, some good...

Hey guys, on the show this week we're chatting with cameraman Zach Kuperstein about his latest feature film work on The Vigil.We get to all the usual suspects of...

I am a simple man.  Give me a day of filming a nice little set up between 3 people in one location and I am happy.On the podcast this...

Today I went to Blackmagic's big product demo event in Los Angeles to get my hands on the new 4K and pocket cameras. As many readers of this blog...

The post July 2023 Digital Edition appeared first on ICG Magazine.

With COVID (hopefully) in the rear-view mirror, the only awards event devoted to new cinematographers returns to an in-person gathering.  by Margot Lester / Framegrabs Courtesy of Local 600 members/ECAs   It’s...

In the midst of all this quarantine craziness, we're talking to cameraman Tom Banks.Tom and I discuss his early steps in business, the value of his experience at the...

A more familiar sight.Last week we filmed the Arri Alexa Mini. This was not the first time we were asked to place a Mini on the MoVI. In fact, it...

Last month I recorded a Sigma FP and have already tested it in several shootings. So far I'm pretty impressed. Although the camera has its quirks, the image quality...

I first started learning the art of color correction for one simple reason - I had to add more production value to my DSLR footage by emulating the look...

Last week during NAB in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to meet many filmmakers and readers of this blog, many of whom were looking for advice on film,...

The breakdowns are back this week as we look at a recent commercial that I shot and go over all of the tools and techniques that went in to...

In this article, I share a definitive list of every available digital video/cinema camera that is capable of recording to ProRes internally. Almost any camera with a clean HDMI/SDI output...

Harriet Tubman was the toughest freedom fighter that has ever lived. Just ask John Toll, ASC, director Kasi Lemmons and the dedicated indie team that...

Every Sunday I send an article to mine Newsletter Subscribers who provide advice and insight into the business and craft of micro-budget filmmaking. For the most...

I recently shot a lot of footage on the Fuji X-T2 and absolutely loved the film simulation modes. In particular, I really like the “Classic Chrome” film simulation that...