by suttlefilm | Apps, Reviews, Thoughts on Filmmaking
On my constant journey to find tools to improve my cinematography skills, wether they be apps or not, I’ve discovered this simple little gem of an app. Filmmaking Apps – Magic Hour Magic Hour provides a tool to track and plan for the next magic hour in...
by suttlefilm | Thoughts on Filmmaking
I have been lucky to work on many films and it has provided me a great opportunity to witness many of the do’s and don’ts of film production. I’ve really started thinking about this more and more as we develop my film “Seven Days ‘Till...
by suttlefilm | Cinematography, DIY Gear, Grip, Electric & Lighting, Thoughts on Filmmaking
DIY Filmmaking Lighting? There is a place for it. This design for a DIY Vegas Light utilizes 41 globes at a recommended rating of 40 watts each which gives you 1640 Watts of warm, gorgeous tungsten light. When you are first starting out and attempting to find cheap...
by suttlefilm | DIY Gear, Featured, Grip, Electric & Lighting, Thoughts on Filmmaking
One of the least expensive lights that I regularly use on set is a covered wagon light that is essentially a batten strip light with mesh wire and your choice of diffusion material covering it. Its a quick and easy way to create a beautiful soft light that is...
by suttlefilm | Apps, Cinematography, Reviews, Thoughts on Filmmaking
Sun Tracking + Apps Thoughts on the Helios App Over the past few years I have been using iPhone apps on every project that I have shot. Sun Seeker has become my go-to app for sun positioning and has been one of the most valuable contributions to my filmmaking arsenal...
