The freelance lifestyle is a tough sell to your friends and family who are used to traditional types of jobs. You know, the kind of jobs where you wear a suit and tie, shave every morning, smile at the boss, and, well, earn a steady paycheck. To them, freelancing is the complete antithesis of that.
Filmmaking Tips and Advice
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Why My Two Toolbags Are Better Than Your One
Where would I be today without my second toolbag? Disorganized, lost, in a maelstrom of chaos. I’d be in shambles, subject to fitting all my tools into one bag and overloading it to the point where it’s not even practical to carry. That’s not the kind of world I want to live in — do you?
How to Pull Focus like You’re a Master Musician
Camera assistants and master musicians are not so different – both contribute to a large creative endeavor with highly specialized technical prowess. So it would only make sense that there are ways you can become a better focus puller by taking a cue from the musical maestros themselves.
Comment Corner: Week of August 8th
Each week, through experience and intellect, you’ll find plenty of camera assistants telling you the right way to screw in a light bulb — or at least how they would do it.
It’s Always Your Fault, So Stop Making Excuses
Hey, you! Yeah, you. I need to have a word. We have to talk about some things. You’re in denial. You’re trying to skirt away from the truth and you’re not taking responsibility for what happened.
Do You Make Marks on the Lens or Follow Focus?
When pulling focus, clear and quick visual access to your marks is vital. If the marks are off, even by a little bit, you’ll find yourself with a take full of soft footage. That’s the last thing you want.
What to Do When You Fly with Film and Video Gear
If you’re flying to a location for a production, chances are you’ll bring some equipment with you. With all the tools, liquids, and chemical batteries filmmakers use on set, it’s like you’re just asking for a world of trouble from the TSA.
Comment Corner: Week of August 1st
If you have been drowning in work lately and haven’t had time to come to The Black and Blue, no worries, I’ve rounded up the weeks best comments for you. So dive on in and get your fix for the week.
The Hidden Cost of RED Epic and Digital Cinema
While the RED Epic stands to improve on its predecessor in both technology and price, there is a cost hidden within the complex circuitry and 5K sensor of the camera. This isn’t the cost of time or quality – it equates to real money – so if you’re stretching your budget thin already, you might want to pay attention.
5 Steps to Boost Your Professional Credibility
Professionals not only talk the talk, but walk the walk and are always trying to run. They want to be better than everyone else even if they know they can’t be in certain areas. They feed on the fuel of set work and power through the days you think you just won’t make it.