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Anatomy of a Scene
This article was written by guest blogger Randy Sellars. It is a continuation of the series “Visual Anatomy of a Scene” that he penned for www.NoFilmSchool.com. It was so well written that I thought...
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The Power of Movement
I have never met a director or cinematographer who says that they don’t fully understand the power of a moving camera. Yet, when I watch a large percentage of projects, it is clear to me that this part...
View ArticleTalk To Me
When you get started in this business, generally you’re a lone freelancer trying to climb your way onto bigger projects. Eventually, you get there, but there is a big difference: You’re no longer...
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Two Paths Diverged in the Holly-Woods
I was born into a family of high achievers. My father never graduated high school and taught himself how to be a mechanical engineer and went on to become a tool and die machinist. He also was a superb...
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The “N” Word
I recently went to L.A. to attend the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (www.asianfilmfestla.org) where our film, “Counter Measure” was screening. As is the custom with film fests, they have...
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The Genius Without
I recently saw the latest J.J. Abrams film, “Star Trek Into Darkness” and I sat in my seat riveted to every image that floated across the screen. I’m a big fan of Abrams. He isn’t an artsy-fartsy...
View ArticleTime is on Your Side
I decided to write this post based on some of the things I’m dealing with lately. Specifically, on the status of different projects and their release dates. You can read the post below, or watch it...
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Making a Storm
As you can tell from this week’s video, I’m looking a little worse for wear. Notice the bags under my eyes. I actually have a double bag under my left eye, which is a new look for me. I look this way...
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Lean Forward
Jason Satterlund Prepares to Belay I have spent most of my life as a whitewater kayaker. In fact, since my dad is an athlete, highly trained in most sports that involve a helmet, I have spent a lot of...
View ArticleMaking a Fight Scene in 5 Easy Bullet Points
When you’re shooting fight scenes for films, you will encounter one of two things. You’ll either shoot with actors who’ve never fought before (except for a couple moves they rehearsed before you...
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Acting 301
They are generally the only ones recognized when the film is complete, and they are involved the least. Film projects can motor on for months or even years before all of the script writing and...
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