Wandering DP
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Max Goldman: Maximising Dark Cinematography
Killing the Light: Dark Cinematography There is low key lighting and then there is LOW KEY lighting. Max Goldman is one very talented cinematographer and this week’s inspiration…
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The Perfect Shoulder Rig: Configuring the RED Epic
The Journey Begins The first time I used the RED Epic MX on a job a few years back I immediately had a love hate relationship with it. It…
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Cinematography Guide: Using Natural Light Indoors
Guiding the Light It isn’t easy controlling natural daylight for a shot let alone an entire day’s shooting. In this post we go over how our camera department…
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RED Epic Anamorphics: Cinematography Breakdown
The Anamorphic Frame I recently wrapped up a short film that had been shooting over the last few weeks and I wanted to share some of the different…
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Image Making: The Difference Between Taking & Making Photographs
Taking or Making There is a giant chasm between the taking and making of an image. This notion is what sets apart the amateur from the professional in…
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Rent Leica Gear: Try Before You Buy – Smart Testing Tactics
Smart Buying Let’s be real for a second. Photography gear is not cheap. Photography gear with the name Leica on the side is even less cheap. These are…
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Focal Length: 35mm or 50mm – 5 Tips for Deciding Your Most Comfortable Focal Length
Classic Focal Length The vast majority of Leica shooters are either 35mm or 50mm photographers. These two focal lengths were used to make many of the iconic images that…
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Leica Photo Daily: Exploring the Known – Leica M240
Light & Shadow Some days I just want to take pictures. I don’t want to change the world with my photos, I don’t want to get new clients…
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Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH – My Go to Lens
Why the 50mm ? The 50mm lens is, in my mind, the photographer’s lens. No tricks, no gimmicks, no surprises. A 50mm lens can show you how…
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The Leica M240 – Why I Went Leica
How It Started I am a commercial cinematographer who spends a lot of time around cameras. My whole job is shooting test after test, coming up with gear…