The goal of these video's is to inform, entertain and promote enthusiasm for our craft!
Trying to improve a shot with stuff I have laying around the garage. ...
For big table scenes, plan well and take good notes! Chances are, it could be several hours before you get to the reverse angles. Pre-planning will help you get a...
A simple, but very effective low level soft light that we built and used on the TV show "Salem". It has an amorphous quality with limited throw, perfect for adding...
A quick history of Aspect Ratios in the movie business. There is more to it than you might realize!...
Follow along with Mark as he gives you step-by-step instructions on how to light with fire and expose with it properly....
Follow along with Mark as he gives you step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own meteor strike effect using practical household elements on the PremiumBeat blog....
Follow along with step-by-step instructions on how to set up some unique camera rigs....
Shooting time-lapse videos is fun, informative, and easy to learn. The trick is to be in a place where nature is on full display. It might take a few tries...
Learn how to properly wrap audio cables, power cords, and rope in this filmmaking tutorial....
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A polarizer organizes light. Glare, haze and reflections bombard the eye from every direction. A polarizer is a SCREEN that culls the randomness of light into one parallel stream -...
More tribute than tutorial. This video describes in detail the intricate matting process used for the first three films in the Star Wars Trilogy. It’s a personal recollection with some...
Sailors, Cowboys, Loggers, Carpenters, Circus and Stage Riggers are the forefathers of the movie grip department. Our beloved grip brothers combine all of the talents of these legendary trades. Fancy...
Economics forced the film industry to develop and apply artificial light! This video discusses the amazing breakthroughs that led to the development of lighting fixtures for the film industry. Starting...
This is the inaugural “tutorial” where I postulate that light meters are still relevant! Tired eyes and hopeful expectations will be proven right or wrong if you can interpret a...
Steadicam Operator James Reid making shots for the TV show “Salem”. You get to see him shoot it and then – you’ll see the actual footage....
I talk about testing a lot so I decided to make a short video about the practice. Prep time is test time so if there is anything that worries you...
This was the biggest and most complicated sequence I have ever photographed - and I had a lot of help! Please enjoy the making of this historic main title sequence!...
This is a travelogue of my experiences in Morocco while working on the epic mini-series entitled “TUT”....
Here is my updated reel that includes new material from both feature film and television productions....
I've been emphasizing the importance of make-up. This test ended up being a good example of the possibilities....
This is an interior and exterior test of the entire diffusion filter inventory here at FSU. Notice how the effect of the filter essentially doubles when used outside. Be careful...
