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Archived Blog Posts:

View All: Lighting Alchemy Posts
(How To Light)

View All: Camera Ordeals Posts
(Using The Camera)

View All: Post Smithery Posts
(Post Production Tips)

View All: Getting Elemental Posts
(Test Results)

View All: The Town Crier Posts
(Business & Thoughts)

CAMERA ORDEALS
(Camera Tutorials)
Intro To The Camera
How To Test A Camera
Charts Save Time In Post
Better Non-Actor Delivery For $200
How To: A Talking Head In 2 Sizes
How To Shoot For The Grade
How To Choose A Slider
How Prepare For RAW
How Build A Speed Rail Dolly
How Build A Camera Cart
How Build A Wireless Transmitter
How Build A Home Studio
How Hack A GH2
Power Of Camera Filtration
ND Filters For Interior Work
Fix It In Post Will Ruin You
1080p Is Better Then 4k
The Problem With Digital Cameras
A New Camera Bag
Dear Camera Manufactures
3 Myths Of Blackmagic Camera
One Battery To Rule Them All
Cinematography Apps
Three Filmmaking Apps
How To Buy A Camera

LIGHTING ALCHEMY
(Lighting Tutorials)
3 Tips For Your Action Film
The Legend Of 18% Grey
Curse Of The Perfectionist
What is the point of a light meter?
How To Use A Light Meter
Can You Use A Light Meter App?
iPhone As A Light Meter?
How To Profile Your Camera
How To Use A Profile
Get The Most From Your Profile
My New Favorite Meter
How To Make A Lighting Diagram
How To Build a 4x4 Frame
Lighting For ISO 800
How I Lit Working From Home
How I Lit Blackstar Warrior
How I Lit Voices From The Dark
How I Lit Voices Two Wolves
How I Lit Easy Day
The Secret To Great Lighting
3 Tips For Buying A Lighting Kit

POST SMITHERY
(Post Tutorials)
3 Tips For Faster Delivery
How To Add Life Into Your Footage
Second Chance For FCP-X
Setting Up Your Home Color Suite
Get The Most From Adobe & Resolve
RedCine-X to Plasma w/o A Rocket
How To Maximize Your R3D's

GETTING ELEMENTAL
(Camera & Light Tests)
BMCC VS. Epic VS Alexa 01
BMCC VS. Epic VS Alexa 02
BMCC VS. Epic VS Alexa 03
The Great ND Test
Filter Comparison
IRND + Epic
Portland Lens Test
Zeiss ZF.2 Test
HMI Flicker + Alexa + Epic
HMI Flicker + Epic
Induro Hi-Hat
Noise Reduction

THE TOWN CRIER
(Business Topics)
A Human Life = $2,633.64
Cinematographer = Bad Business
A Dysfunctional Life
How To Break In
How To Get Your Start
How To Suceed
The Benefits Of Personal Work
Importance Of Relationships
Is Film School Good?
Stock Video Guide Part 01
Stock Video Guide Part 02
Stock Video Guide Part 03
Stock Video Guide Part 04
Stock Video Guide Part 05
Stock Video Guide Part 06
Stock Video Guide Part 07
Stock Video Guide Part 08
Stock Video Guide Part 09
DSLR Killed The Specialist
Asking The Right Questions
How To Negotiate
The Training You Need
Resources For Cinematographers
The Brilliance Of Catching Fire
Tax Incentives For Film Are Bad
Preproduction Matters