Regarding Final Cut Pro X

Published June 23, 2011

I've been studying Final Cut Pro X for the past 48 hours, and I think it's really, really good.

There are some obvious things missing in this first release for sure (just like many people online are saying), but my guess is Apple will have solutions soon.

Is it a good …

What Video Camera Should You Buy?

Published June 6, 2011

I usually don’t make recommendations for specific video cameras, but this time I thought I’d make an exception.

It’s definitely the most common question I get:

What camera should I buy?

Why do I rarely answer it?

• I get the question so often, I don’t have time to answer it over and …
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Sucker for Slow Motion

Published June 3, 2011

Here’s a question for you…

When was the last time you used slow motion in a video?

Why did you use it?

Maybe it was because you wanted to add significance to the shot. Or maybe you wanted more drama.

Maybe it was simply for the visual impact or to help control the pace …

Meet the Shooter: Benjamin Eckstein

Published May 23, 2011

This is the first in a series I'll call "Meet the Shooter" where I interview video production professionals. I think you'll enjoy this one with Benjamin Eckstein. After you read his answers, make sure you watch his reel at the end of the article. Awesome stuff.

As always, I hope …

The Wrong Tool for the Job

Published May 20, 2011

The first light I purchased cost $350, and I rarely use it. It was a Mole Richardson tungsten fresnel (used).

Don't get me wrong. It's an amazing light, and if I was shooting different stuff, I'd use it a lot more. But it has a big problem...

It's a fresnel light, so …