Cinematographer Notes

This feature I shot a year ago is almost done. Today we grab one last scene and then that’s it. Finally. It’s a fantasy scene in which the owner of the comic store drifts away to a happier place. I personally can’t recall ever having a daydream in my life but […]

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Going on 2 new interviews for jobs today.  It’s always exciting meeting new producers and directors.  I think about the first meetings I’ve had with people where we ended up doing great work together and becoming friends.  I feel like that’s one benefit to the business.  Most of us are in this cause we love […]

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The past 2 days were spent finishing up the opening and the closing scenes of the film.  These are the most critical scenes to get right on any movie and the pressure is always higher.  If you don’t grab the viewer in the first few shots, you’re not likely to keep them watching.  Especially festival […]

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The Cycles screening went amazingly well.  I was really happy with the projection and sound and although I’ve seen the film on my own projector, seeing it on the bigscreen with an audience was definitely a different experience.  I’ve always been satisfied with the film we made but this was the first time viewing  of […]

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Not yet but it’s getting there. I’m worried this summer’s going to be a bad one. I’m of the opinion that there’s something to this whole global warming thing. Whether it’s related to the burning of fossil fuels or a realignment of the solar system, whatever. It’s not up for […]

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20 Something is screening at the NewFilmmakers festival in the city on the 16th.  I haven’t seen the film projected and I’m a little nervous about it.  I shot it over 2 years ago on MiniDV using mostly natural light and the DVX100 stock lens.  Needless to say, I’ve come a long way since this […]

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I’m selling the HVX200 package and upgrading.  If anyone out there is interested.  I have a quote for what everything cost brand new when I purchased it less than a year ago and what I’m selling it for now.
Cam equip  Price
HVX200                                          $5,195.00   -$4000
Panasonic CGA-D54S BATTERY    $154.95     $75
Panasonic CGA-D54S BATTERY    $154.95      $75
Panasonic CGA-D54S BATTERY   […]

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This is strange. Last night I found a live broadcast from Portishead off their website. They played 7 tracks from their long awaited new album Third. I had no idea this was going to happen when I posted the last entry but I think it’s kinda funny. Anyway, if you missed […]

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 Normally, I believe that any music live performance gig needs some amount of lighting, smoke, effects and atmosphere. It helps sell the whole experience. This was one occasion where none of that was needed. The music alone carried this event. It’s old and you’ve probably seen it but I just […]

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Sit hard has neared completion. There will be a screening on April 6th. Meanwhile, I’ve put together a clip of my own.  It’s quicktime and it’s large so load it and go relax and then come back and take a look.
Sit Hard

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