It’s happened to all of us at least once. That prospective client comes driving up in their Mercedes Benz S-Class and you start seeing dollar signs. Don’t start planning the big vacation just yet!
Practical Tips for Finding Time to Practice
We all know that “practice makes perfect.” But how do you find the time to actually do it? Today we cover some great tips on how.
Are You An Approval Junkie?
One thing that goes with being a creative is the insatiable need for approval and praise. We end up becoming…approval junkies. Are you one?
“Disaster Porn” or Important Journalistic Art?
When photographers go to locations hit by terrible disasters to photograph the people and the rubble, is it disaster porn? Or does it fulfill a legitimate need and provide legitimate aid. Here’s one photographer’s take.
What Makes a Person a True Filmmaker, Photographer or Professional
One of the touchiest debates you can get into with a filmmaker or photographer is what it takes to be considered a REAL filmmaker or photographer. So, let’s get into it!
Is This the Wedding Video Every Event Photographer Should Fear
Back in the early 2000’s celebrity event filmmaker turned post-production house entrepreneur Paul Korver started shooting weddings on 35mm film. Yes, that’s right folks. He shot high profile weddings on the same super expensive film format that his movie star clients were used to being shot on for their films. Was it overkill for a […]
Doug Menuez on Art and the Wisdom of New York
What is art? Who defines it? What drives the artist? Can photography be considered “art”? These are the questions that drive the narrative of this third and final installment of the documentary profile series “Menuez on Manhattan.” In it renown commercial and stock photographer Doug Menuez has shared his life and career experiences. Act 1 […]
I’m Sure the Clients Loved It, But…
A few days ago I reviewed a video for a friend and colleague who wanted some honest feedback. My review wasn’t particularly good. It wasn’t a bad video, but it just left me flat. I’ve seen other work by this individual that really impressed me, so I also knew it wasn’t up to snuff with […]
FCPX and the Death of Final Cut Pro 7 is All Vincent Laforet’s Fault (or Why I think FCPX is Aimed Squarely at Photographers)
First, let me start by saying that my blog post title today is totally tongue-in-cheek. Just a provocative title to make a subtle point and not in anyway meant as an indictment against Vincent. In fact, it’s a testament to his groundbreaking work in DSLR filmmaking and the impact his little film “Reverie” has had. […]
The Importance of Lighting Design
Ask any professional filmmaker or photographer worth her weight in lens caps, and she’ll tell you that light is tantamount to a successful shoot. It’s because of lighting a set properly that significantly adds to how long it takes to shoot a film. I would guess that most of you out there who make this your profession […]