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How to Set Up and Optimize Your Nikon Z8 for Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to configure my Nikon Z 8 for video work, ensuring the camera works as seamlessly and efficiently as possible when operating.
Why I Switched to Zoom Lenses: The Game-Changing Nikon Z8 & 24-70mm Combo
In this post, I dive into why the Nikon Z 8 paired with the 24-70mm lens has become my go-to setup for almost every production.
Mastering Natural Light: Top Tips for Stunning Cinematic Shots
In this post, I’ll guide you through the essentials of working with natural light, a versatile and powerful tool for filmmakers.
Master the Art of Scene Coverage: Bring Your Scenes to Life
In this post, I’ll guide you through the art of scene coverage and how dynamic movement—whether from the camera or the actors—can bring your film to life.
How Pre-Production Can Help You Create a More Captivating Film
This post provides a few tips that will hopefully help you go into your next shoot feeling confident and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
How to Rig Up Your Nikon Z 8 To Shoot Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
Unlock the potential of your Nikon Z 8 with a customized handheld rig designed for stability, efficiency, and versatility. In this blog post, I break down the components that make up my go-to setup.
21 Tips for Conducting a Captivating Video Interview
When it comes to documentary filmmaking, your interviewing skills are one of the most important skills to master. These skills directly influence the depth, authenticity and emotional impact of your film.
A Closer Look At My Camera Rig
Over the last while, I’ve been working to perfect my camera rig and feel I’ve landed on something I’m really happy with. Finding ways to have the equipment fall away and focus on the moment has always been most important and I feel I’ve found that with this rig.
How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity
When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and following through with it. The ideas were not grand and the execution was not flawless. For me, it was an outlet and was how I was able to make sense about my current mindset.
How to Cover a Scene - Understanding the Basics of Scene Coverage
To set you up for success on your film shoot, here are some basics to help you determine the best way to cover your scene and ensure you are making the best decisions for your given story.
How to Prepare a Call Sheet
Call sheets are an imperative part of the pre-production process. It provides all the details to your cast and crew to ensure everyone is on the same page for the day. It makes sure they show up on time (early) with everything they need to be successful on the day.
How to Remove Logos From Your Video
This video shows you how to do simple logo removals. Using a combination of After Effects and Photoshop, the removals can be done in 9 simple steps.
How to Media Manage Your Timelapse Footage
Media management to me, is a lot like accounting. It isn't the most fun thing to do but is fundamental to the success of your business.
How to Find Unique Stories You Connect With
The Last Mambabatok is a short film that features Apo Whang-Od, a tribal tattoo artist for the But-But tride in the Buscalan Village of Tinglayan, Kalinga.
How to Smooth Out Your Timelapse Footage
This post walks through three methods of smoothing out your timelapse footage while removing the staccato effect.
Best Music Licensing Platforms For Your Video Projects
One of the hardest things for me when producing video content is navigating music licenses and platforms. This post looks at some of my favourite new platforms.
Location Scouting: 8 Tips to Get You Started
For any production, no matter the size or style, it is important to scout your locations ahead of time whenever possible to ensure you are prepared.
Shooting in Unconventional Locations
This post discusses things you need to think about when shooting in unconventional locations for your projects and gives insight into my creative approach.
Working with Actors on Corporate Projects
This post gives insight into how to work with actors and how genre's affect the approach a director takes during production.
Why Creating Consistency Across Assets is Important
Consistency across all media assets ensures that a campaign is successful. This post digs further into why this is important.