When I set out to redesign The Black and Blue, I knew I’d be hiring freelance designers, developers, and a few others to help. What I didn’t realize was the difficulty of doing so and how much time and money I’d waste jumping over obstacles and making mistakes.
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How to Work with a Camera You’ve Never Touched Before
When it comes to cameras, there’s more options now than ever before. That’s great for cinematographers, but it leaves camera assistants struggling to wrap their heads around a staggering number of camera systems. Inevitably, you’re going to come across one you haven’t even touched before. So, how do you handle it?
Welcome to The Black and Blue 4.0!
This is the most significant change for The Black and Blue in its history. With this new look, I want to help you discover more tips and tricks while sharing my passion for filmmaking. But I also want to reaffirm what has always made The Black and Blue great.
5 Brand New Pocket Guides Plus Major Update Released
With the addition of those 5 new cameras, a total of 30 pocket guides are now available — making this an even better resource for camera assistants, cinematographers, and filmmakers.
20 Rules You Should Never Break On Set
Yesterday I posed a simple question to those who like The Black and Blue’s Facebook page and, within the hour, dozens of responses poured in.
Freelance Taxes #4: Must-Do Tips for Filing Your Taxes in the Future
Today we’re going to time-travel into… the future! “Is it a good future?” you might ask. Well, that depends on how well you follow the advice in this post — we’re going to talk about how to better prepare yourself for doing your taxes for next year.
100 Resources (Even More) for Filmmakers, Cinematographers, and Crew
I’ve reached back into the well and found another 100 resources perfect for filmmakers, cinematographers, camera assistants, and just about anyone who has ever stepped on a film set.
Happy 3rd Birthday to The Black and Blue!
forgive me while, for a brief moment, we take the time to reflect on The Black and Blue — what it’s become and where it’s going — and wish it a Happy 3rd Birthday!
Digital Cinema Pocket Guides Updated with 5 New Cameras and Hi-Res Graphics
You want to make sure you know what you’re doing when you use a camera. Or, at least, you want to have essential info about the camera you’re using in case something goes wrong. The digital cinema pocket guides that I launched last month help you do just that. And today I’ve unleashed a major update to them that you don’t want to miss
I Worked for Free, Now Where’s My DVD?
Imagine this: after going back and forth for days, you’ve finally been offered your first film gig and feel like you’re taking a step in the right direction for your film career. But there’s a catch — there always is, isn’t there?