The Depth of a Field
Depth of field. We’ve all heard of it, but only a select few know what it means. And an even smaller group knows how to control it. Sit down, folks, because today, you become a part of that group. A … Continue reading The Depth of a Field
NJ Film Meet-Up: Winter 2017
Establishing a filmmaking community and connecting to others around you is very important. Today, I spent my afternoon at the NJ Film Meet-Up from 1:00 to 3:00. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow filmmakers and learn from their experiences. … Continue reading NJ Film Meet-Up: Winter 2017
Lens Maybe? LensBaby.
My camera was sporting a new lens today. During the filming of Seven Taps, being the camera assistant, I was responsible for providing the correct lens for each shot. There was a whole array of various lenses, but one sticks … Continue reading Lens Maybe? LensBaby.
Ending the Year With Darkness
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! And what better way to end the year? I am proud to announce that, after months of hard work, Darkness is finally online! I’m sorry about the wait, my computer’s memory was full. I think you’re … Continue reading Ending the Year With Darkness
Focusing on Pixar
Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E, Up, Brave, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, and many more to come. Pixar is by far my favorite animation studio for its story lines and CGI (computer-generated … Continue reading Focusing on Pixar
Rule of Thirds
You are filming a close-up. You center the camera on the subject. You are about to film this magnificent shot when Stop. If you ever find yourself in this situation, take a moment to reconsider your options. It is natural … Continue reading Rule of Thirds
There’s No Going Back
Today I am going to be talking about about stuttering, and how it connects to film. Oh sorry, did that annoy you? Confuse you? Good. Many filmmakers are under the impression that, if they go a little too far or … Continue reading There’s No Going Back
The Y
As a filmmaker, I’m gonna be honest: I like shooting cool shots. It is quite satisfying to film an orbit dolly or rack focus, but only if it fits the scene. Every shot needs a purpose. Before adding a shot to your … Continue reading The Y
Giving Thanks to These Films
Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the day to be thankful for all we have, and I am thankful for the amazing oppertunities I have been given to make films again and again. Today, I will be posting about the final versions of … Continue reading Giving Thanks to These Films
Through the Looking-Glass
Lenses. What would we do without them? They help up put things in focus, so we can see them more clearly. However, if used incorrectly, lenses can lead to some fairly ugly shots. Choosing the correct lenses is crucial, so how do … Continue reading Through the Looking-Glass
Passing Notes: Gold Coast Film Festival
Our day to celebrate has arrived: the Gold Coast International Film Festival. After a month of waiting, the big day is finally here! I drove out to Port Washington to see Notes on the big screen at Soundview Cinemas. We left early … Continue reading Passing Notes: Gold Coast Film Festival
Writing Notes: The Full Story
Love. It’s in the air, it’s in our hearts, it’s on post-it notes. To celebrate Notes being selected for the Gold Coast International Film Festival, I will share the full story, from conception to release. Since I wrote, starred in, and edited the … Continue reading Writing Notes: The Full Story
