How NOT To Negotiate a Distribution Deal September 06 2014, 0 Comments

Besides raising the money for a film, then actually producing said film... the hardest part of the filmmaking process is finding distribution (not counting DIY self-distribution). Read more ➠

ARRI Amira Adds 4K UHD August 28 2014, 0 Comments

In a mildly surprising move ARRI announced it's adding internal UHD recording (3840x2160) to the new Amira camera. Read more ➠

'Sin City' Behind-the-Scenes B-roll August 26 2014, 0 Comments

We always enjoy seeing how the bigger productions do things behind-the-scenes and this b-roll footage from the new Sin City film from Robert Rodriguez doesn't disappoint...  

It looks like a lot of shoots we've worked on... only with a budget. :)  The wire work looks like a lot of fun too!

The First BMD URSA Footage August 15 2014, 0 Comments

Shot 4K (UHD) over-cranked at 60fps and ISO 400... Looks really nice.

Check Out Film Riot's "Cinematography with Fog" August 10 2014, 0 Comments

Dallas Buyers Club March 08 2014, 0 Comments

Matthew McConaughey is having a great run. Congrats to him and Jared Leto for their Oscar wins!  

We thought Dallas Buyers Club was a good movie (not great), but with GREAT performances. And although it is set in Dallas, Texas (see "Dallas" in the movie title) it was shot in New Orleans. Louisiana has great tax rebates for film productions. Something a lot of states could probably learn from... 

True Detective February 23 2014, 0 Comments

Wow, we really love this show. A great example of impeccable filmmaking craft combined with a great story...