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Capturing the Fluid Speed of Pro Inline Street Skaters

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 13:53 -- Nick Dager

Cinematographer Nick Pisciotta knows that pro skaters have been captured on film countless times. So, when he took on the task to shoot a project showcasing two of the best aggressive inline street skaters in the world, Montre Livingston and Jeff Dalnas, and other skaters from the USD Skate Team, he decided he needed to shoot a fresh look – on a modest budget.

Size Matters on The Aviators Shoots

Thu, 11/21/2013 - 11:58 -- Nick Dager

When Devin Lund, director of photography for The Aviators on PBS, goes on assignment, he’s got to be ready for constant change. “Sometimes we’re dealing with the military. Sometimes we’re dealing with private aircraft owners. I’ve got to be ready to deal with last-minute changes. It always happens,” Lund explains.

Finding Creative Ways to keep a Franchise Fresh

Wed, 11/20/2013 - 12:15 -- Nick Dager

Keeping a hit television show that’s been on the air for 14 years fresh and interesting is a demanding challenge. As scripts get bigger to sustain audience interest, budgets inevitably get smaller. “When a show reaches syndication, it has primarily done it’s job of crossing the finish line of making money for a very long time,” says CSI: Las Vegas cinematographer Crescenzo Notarile, ASC. “So, why spend more when the networks, at this point, don’t have to. It’s a creative challenge to keep the audience coming back with what we have. It’s not making more – it’s making the freshest.”

Robert Palmer Takes on the Wilds of Colorado for Horror Flick

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 16:04 -- Nick Dager

For writer/producer/director Robert Palmer, the idea behind I Am Alone, starring Gareth David Lloyd, began as a simple horror film video diary, but as the story developed, Palmer and partner Michael A. Weiss realized that the concept behind this project would allow them to push the boundaries of both reality TV and horror films.

Combining Camera Support with Speed

Wed, 10/30/2013 - 13:44 -- Nick Dager

“When I was on The Office, we started off with the traditional three man tripod and head set up” says Randall Einhorn, cinematographer turned producer/director. “We had great support but it simply took too much time and manpower to set up. So, I started looking around and realized that the OConnor 1030D with the CF tripod could be the solution.

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