When NOT To Invest in Modern Budget Cinema Lenses Like Rokinon’s XEEN Lineup

When NOT To Spend money on Fashionable Funds Cinema Lenses Like Rokinon’s XEEN Lineup

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...
Watch My Full Samsung NX1 4K Video Review + Side By Side Lumix GH4 Comparison Here!

Watch My Full Samsung NX1 4K Video Evaluate + Aspect By Aspect Lumix GH4...

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...
Moonlight Becomes Her - ICG Magazine

Moonlight Turns into Her – ICG Journal

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...
May 2021 Digital Edition

Could 2021 Digital Version

The May 2021 Digital Edition article first appeared in ICG Magazine.
The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #212 – Location Lighting Challenges

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #212 – Location Lighting Challenges

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...
The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #279 – Zach Kuperstein

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #279 – Zach Kuperstein

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...
The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Building a Look

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Constructing a Look

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...
Hands On With Blackmagic's 4K/Pocket Cam, & When Are They Shipping?

Arms On With Blackmagic’s 4K/Pocket Cam, & When Are They Delivery?

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...
July 2023 Digital Edition

July 2023 Digital Version

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ECA 2022 Honorees - ICG Magazine

ECA 2022 Honorees – ICG Journal

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...
The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #223 – Tom Banks

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #223 – Tom Banks

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...
Filming with Arri Alexa Mini – IronBird Aerial Cinematography

Filming with Arri Alexa Mini – Greenscreen Aerial Cinematography

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...
Full Sigma FP Review & 4K RAW Video Samples

Full Sigma FP Evaluation & 4K RAW Video Samples

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...
Cinematography Rant: Why All DPs Need To Understand Color Correction

Cinematography Rant: Why All DPs Want To Perceive Coloration Correction

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...
Cinematography Tip: What's Not In Your Frame Is More Important Than What Is In Your Frame

Cinematography Tip: What’s Not In Your Body Is Extra Essential Than What Is In...

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 Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #381 – Lighting the Space

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #381 – Lighting the House

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...
The Definitive List Of Every Cinema Camera That Records ProRes Internally

The Definitive Record Of Each Cinema Digital camera That Information ProRes Internally

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...
» The Real-Life Superhero

» The Actual-Life Superhero

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...
Race To The Bottom: How To Stop Undercharging For Your Filmmaking Services

Race To The Backside: How To Cease Undercharging For Your Filmmaking Companies

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...
Download My Free "Classic Chrome" Inspired LUT Here!

Obtain My Free “Basic Chrome” Impressed LUT Right here!

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...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #410 – Cinematographer Oren Soffer

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #410 – Cinematographer Oren Soffer

This week on the show we have Oren Soffer back on for his third visit and the third time is certainly the charm.Oren recently...
The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Building a Look

The Greenscreen DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Constructing a Look

I am a simple man.  Give me a day of filming a nice little set up between 3 people in one location and I...
The Magic Man - ICG Magazine

The Magic Man – ICG Journal

Pete Kozachik, ASC, was that rare filmmaker whose creativity and technical knowledge matched a drive for innovative storytelling. by Jimmy Matlosz / Photos Courtesy of...