Q&A: How do you make characters sympathetic?

Today I answer questions about motorized gimbals, pulling focus on Steadicam shots, long unbalanced mic cables, my tiny studio lighting, an...

Review: Stayblcam Camera Stabilizer

I have a love/hate relationship with gimballed camera stabilizers. You can get some really nice smooth shots, but boy are they touchy and r...

Making a Frugal Short Film, Part 2: Reviewing Resources

Last month I talked about what the definition of "Frugal Short Film" actually was, and this month we take a first step into form...

LG G5 Phone Review Specification

LG G5 Phone Review Specification - LG G5 is a smartphone with All New Metal Design and Modular Type Smartphone. Before the event was held M...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Specs and Review

The new samsung phone are Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has been using advanced cooling technology that would ensure the temp...

Q&A: Any suggestions for a no dialogue short?

Today we talk about "silent" shorts, using the Zoom H1 with your camera, the Frugal Crane 2.0, a panoramic shot outside my window...

Tip: Keychain Tools

While I am an ardent user of my Leatherman Wingman as multi-tool of choice (whether I'm on a film set or not), there are always times ...

Q&A: Why do you write strong female characters?

Today we're talkin' handheld mic stabilization, filmmaking red tape, free soundrack help, jump cuts, and strong roles for women. An...