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🎥 Gear: ARRI SR3 + 8–64mm lens
🎞 Film Stock: Kodak 500T
💡 Lighting: Aputure Novas, Litemat 4, Aputure 1200d w/ Fresnel
🏭 Location: Warehouse with limited power & outlets
🎬 Techniques: 360-degree lighting for performance, overexposing for film, pulsing side lights for choreo scenes, and practical tips for shooting analog on a budget.

I just dropped a new cinematography breakdown on my YouTube channel — this time it's for a basketball commercial I shot for the University of Alabama Birmingham. Two shoot days. One RED Komodo. Ten setups. And some very uncooperative four-legged talent.

This wasn’t a big-budget, everything’s-perfect kind of gig. It was one of those fast-paced, grab-the-light-while-you-can productions — with exterior scenes, moving vehicles, and a banner drop timed to a dolly pull.

Dive into this video for a detailed breakdown on everything that went into being the cinematographer and steadicam operator for this music video shoot!

Have you every wondered how you’re supposed to light a white cyc wall for a commercial? I know when I was first getting started with filmmaking, I didn’t fully understand what all I need to do make my footage look better and with a lot of experience over the years I was able to bring all my knowledge into this Smile Direct Club commercial that I got to be the cinematographer for. In this video I will breakdown how the gig came about, the lighting setup, and the camera gear we filmed with.

Have you ever wondered how pro cinematographers achieve the perfect cinematic, lighting, and steadicam shots without any seeing lights or stands? If you're looking for insight on the difficulties of creating one-take music videos, you've come to the right place!

Some thoughts and behind-the-scenes of how I shot this project on 16mm film!

Are you thinking of going freelance? In this video, I'm going to share with you 9 things you need to know before you dive in fully into freelancing. I’ve been a full time freelancer for over 4 years and hope to keep going for many more. The thought of being your own boss, setting your own hours and having control over how much money you want to make sounds pretty appealing, right? But it's not as easy as it sounds. There are a few things you need to know before making the jump into freelancing.

In this post, we're going to show you how to shoot a cinematic interview in 9 easy steps. After watching this video, you'll be able to capture high-quality interviews in no time! Whether you're an indie filmmaker or a mainstream producer, cinematic interviews are a crucial part of your video production. With this 9-step guide, you'll be able to shoot amazing cinematic interviews in no time at all!

What I cover in this video: Pre Production, Shoot day tips, Camera orientation and lenses, Gear I used for an 8 camera shoot, How to handle Post Production

When you have the opportunity to share something with your customers, share authenticity. Share a feeling. Share a solution that will change their life, or maybe even the world around them. Professional storytelling videos allow you to do just that. You can use video marketing to bring your story to life and make your audience feel an instant connection. But what should you share? If you’re feeling uninspired, we have a list of ten professional video ideas to fuel your creativity and jumpstart your next piece of content. 

👨🏻🎥💡I think the DJI Ronin S2 plus the Blackmagic Pocket 6K is probably my favorite combination to this day! Combine those two with the Sigma Art 18-35 and you're golden! The new Ronin S2 has been a game changer when it comes to better stabilization and has made shooting much smoother.

🎥💡✌🏽👨🏻Not too long ago, I got my Blackmagic Pocket 6K camera and I’ve been able to shoot 50fps on a lot projects. When I used to have my Sony A7Sii, I could shoot slow mo only in 1080p and that’s just didn’t cut if for me. I definitely over used my slow mo mode on the camera because I just love how it all turned out. So should be shooting/filming in 24FPS or 60FPS? When's it appropriate to shoot slow mo?