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Wait: The Filmmaker’s Catch 22
Filmmaking is an art that constantly evolves with technological advancements. With each passing day, there’s a shiny new piece of equipment promising to take your filmmaking to the next level. However, the burning question remains: do filmmakers really need to…
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Scanning 35mm
In a world dominated by pixels and digital screens, there’s something undeniably magical about the tactile nature of film photography. The unmistakable grain, the subtle imperfections, and the warmth that emanates from each frame create a unique storytelling canvas that…
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Keeping Fresh Ideas
Navigating the vast sea of filmmaking, one of the most exhilarating yet challenging aspects is the constant quest for fresh ideas. Creativity is a fickle companion, teasing us with inspiration at unexpected moments and leaving us in a drought when…
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2023 Turning 2024
Reflecting on the whirlwind of the past year as a freelance videographer, it’s inspiring to see the growth and the diverse range of projects that have come to fruition. From capturing breathtaking landscapes to documenting intimate moments, each assignment has…
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Digital kit
Shooting digital comes with a lot of kit, most of which aims to make our lives easier. Despite this on recent shoots I have noticed more times than not the kit fails and then we are back to a base/…
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Shooting on the SLR
A few months ago I got a Chinon CE-4 film camera, the first camera Chinon made with a Pentax K mount a lens system I already had lenses for. When I was researching cameras I wanted one that was reliable,…
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Langdale Horseshoe
The 11th of November in the UK is an important day of remembrance, it is the day we think about the fallen soldiers of war. On this day as a family we decided to go for a long walk in…
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Ski trip on 35mm
Hello, I’m a freelance cinematographer based in the Lake District. This blog is a bi-weekly look into my work, showing techniques and certain practices I have picked up throughout my career. Just like my content I aim to engage and…
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COFFEE IN CONISTON
Hello, I’m a freelance cinematographer based in the Lake District. This blog is a bi-weekly look into my work, showing techniques and certain practices I have picked up throughout my career. Just like my content I aim to engage and…
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Shooting B&W film
Hello, I’m a freelance cinematographer based in the Lake District. This blog is a bi-weekly look into my work, showing techniques and certain practices I have picked up throughout my career. Just like my content I aim to engage and…
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