November 3, 2019
Back in high school I had a psychology teacher who was known for opening up students’ backpacks and slowly removing ALL the contents out onto one’s
Tech Gear
November 2, 2019
Ready to venture into the world of podcasting? Well, the good news is, there is a low barrier to entry, meaning you don’t need much in the way of
October 31, 2019
Why is the insurance concept of “voluntary parting” a problem for equipment owners in peer-to-peer rentals? “Voluntary parting” refers to an
September 28, 2019
Documentary Filmmakers: Tell Us More About Your Gear & Help Creators Worldwide. WIN a GoPro HERO7 Black or DJI Osmo Action!
July 24, 2019
Sometimes I feel like I never unpack. As a documentary cinematographer, I’m so grateful for all of my travels and am humbled by the incredible
October 12, 2018
I work as both a cinematographer and a director/cinematographer; I find the latter to be especially challenging. I need to be able to have the tools
August 30, 2018
Don't let these photos of gear fool you. Over the course of my nearly three-decade-long career, I have almost never brought the same gear on a shoot
August 24, 2017
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our new column, "Inside Out," in which we ask filmmakers in the field—and in the edit room—What are your essentials tools
April 26, 2017
Dear Editor: I just read Alan Barker's article " Documentary Sound: Some Minimal Audiokits " (Winter 2017) with some interest. However, there are a
April 26, 2017
This article is intended for documentary filmmakers who, for reasons of access or budget, work alone, or nearly so. Hiring a professional sound