forgive me while, for a brief moment, we take the time to reflect on The Black and Blue — what it’s become and where it’s going — and wish it a Happy 3rd Birthday!
Filmmaking Tips and Advice
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The Best of The Black and Blue from 2012
Before we move forward through 2013, I’d like to go backwards into 2012 and reflect on the most popular posts from The Black and Blue this year — chosen by you based on your visits.
Becoming the Reel Deal, Again
Today I’m releasing the 2nd Edition of “Becoming the Reel Deal,” the ebook that helps you learn how to launch your film career in the camera department. And, yes, it’s still free.
Are You a Victim of the PA Paradox?
PA’s undoubtedly have the most unenviable position on the set: they are expected to be able to do everything asked of them while being treated as if they lack the knowledge to do any of it at all. This is what I call “The PA Paradox.”
25 Pieces of Juicy Filmmaking Knowledge from Cinematographer Roger Deakins
Roger Deakins is a living legend. He’s one of my favorite cinematographers and for a good reason: his talents are undeniable, his philosophy level-headed, and his contribution to film significant. So when he talks (or types), I listen. As should you.
Digital Cinema Pocket Guides Updated with 5 New Cameras and Hi-Res Graphics
You want to make sure you know what you’re doing when you use a camera. Or, at least, you want to have essential info about the camera you’re using in case something goes wrong. The digital cinema pocket guides that I launched last month help you do just that. And today I’ve unleashed a major update to them that you don’t want to miss
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 3): Twelve Examples of a Completed Slate
I find looking at other slates to be extremely helpful. When I was first starting out as a 2nd AC, it was useful to see how others applied the principles I had learned about slating. So let’s take a look at twelve completed clapperboards.
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 2): Pickups, Plates, MOS, and More
The film slate hasn’t existed for so many years — adapting to the ever-changing filmmaking landscape — without developing nuances and best practices for a few non-conventional situations. So I want to help you navigate these grey areas.
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 1): What to Write on a Clapperboard
All of the advantages of the slate in post-production start in the camera department with the camera assistants who step in front of the lens with the clapperboard. And it’s crucial you fill it out properly to prevent bottlenecks in post-production. Once you grasp what each section means, it makes it easier to leverage the slate into the useful cinematic tool that it is.
20 New Digital Cinema Pocket Guides
It’s been a long time since I made the original RED One Pocket Guide. So this major update is long overdue: a refreshed design, 20 total cameras, and all original cameras updated. You’d be hard pressed to find a more comprehensive resource like this anywhere else