Upcoming News!

Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for some great, informative behind-the-scenes stuff! Continue »

Red Giant Contest

NOTE: This contest is now closed for entries. Congratulations to our winners! Continue »

Top 10 Filmmaking Investments

Check out our list of the top 10 items any filmmaker should invest in! Continue »

Top 5 Film Directors

I should note that these are my (Jared’s) top 5, and that we’ll probably do another list with Luca and Evan’s. 1. David Fincher David Fincher (Benjamin Button, Fight Club, Social Network) gets the number one spot on my list because of his insane versatility and awesome style. Fincher is a master storyteller, and has an incredible ability to connect… Continue »

T2i Unboxing!

Yesterday I received a pretty awesome package and I wanted to show you guys! Continue »

More Location Stuff!

Went back to the location yesterday to survey light and get a better sense of the space we’re working with. Absolutely love the location – though we got completely spooked when we heard someone(who later turned out to be the mailman) open the screen door to the front of the house while no one was there. While we were on… Continue »

The Nolan Format

We’re all familiar with the huge scale of director Christopher Nolan’s work (The Dark Knight, Inception and more)… The cinematic style that Mr. Nolan is so well known for is not achieved by just capturing striking imagery – but by capturing it on a larger format than is typically used. Several sequences in The Dark Knight were shot on 70mm… Continue »

Product Review – Kessler Crane KC...

Below is a complete list of pros/cons for each rig. Kessler Crane KC Lite Pros: Incredibly sturdy. Easy to assemble with two people. Easy to operate and counter-balance. Great reach of arm – provides a cinematic edge to any shot. KC Lite Cons: The complete package with tripod and floor dolly can get pricey ($599.95). Need to buy a 10lb… Continue »

Climbing the Ladder of Success

Hey Guys. Monday and Tuesday of this week I was out on a shoot for a Tylenol commercial with a company I am interning for. It was probably one of the best experiences I have ever had in my career as a filmmaker. On set I was a PA (Production Assistant), and I had to do a lot of heavy lifting,… Continue »

Getting Ready to Cast | Product Reviews...

Last August marked the beginning of Monitor. We sat down with only 12 pages of script and discussed the script, location possibilities and distribution options. Though we were unsure where this project was going – the consensus was that two years was a long way away. And now we’ve reached our halfway mark. In a few weeks we’ll be ready… Continue »