Xavier Dolléans, DP for SKAM, describes how FilmConvert helps complete the look for the hit French TV series. Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role I’m Xavier Dolleans, a French director of photography. I work on fictional formats, independent TV series, and feature… Continue reading SKAM France – Xavier Dolléans
Not Alone in Here – David F Sandberg
David F. Sandberg is an acclaimed horror director on the rise in Hollywood, and his Youtube channel Ponysmasher is an incredible resource for practical filmmaking advice and inspiration. During the pandemic lockdown, David has kept his creative skills honed by making short films, the latest of which is Not Alone in Here, which he made… Continue reading Not Alone in Here – David F Sandberg
Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Ben Cherry is a natural history filmmaker with his own production company, Wild Cherry Media. His latest film takes viewers to remote island of Ua Huka in French Polynesia. Tuhuna is a guardian, working with the community to preserve all aspects of island life and conserve it for the next generation. Ben Cherry interview Give us a… Continue reading Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Entering the Unkown – Daichi Sakane
A young boy wants to follow the steps of his father and become a cosmonaut. Watch: Entering the Unknown Interview with the creators Daichi Sakane: My name is Daichi Sakane and I’m a 21-year director, producer, and visual effects artist based in Los Angeles. I have had a strong interest in the motion picture industry… Continue reading Entering the Unkown – Daichi Sakane
Blood From Stone – Geoff Ryan
Geoff Ryan’s genre-defying new feature film, ‘Blood From Stone’ debuts in June 2020. Below, Geoff describes his textbook indie success story, from the germ of an idea in high school, to assembling a crack team of collaborators, getting distributors on-board, and stretching a micro-budget to encompass a 28 day shoot in three cities, 20+ locations, and… Continue reading Blood From Stone – Geoff Ryan
Robert Peak – User Showcase
Robert Peak has been making films since he was old enough to pick up his parents’ VHS camera. This music video for The Midnight was a passion project that his roommate, director Trevor Hancock, developed on a free evening. Robert Peak – the interview I have been working in film with my childhood best friend, fellow… Continue reading Robert Peak – User Showcase
GoPro Hero 8 camera pack
GoPro are the best-known name in action-oriented digital cameras, and the Hero 8 Black adds some significant new enhancements. The Hypersmooth 2.0 stabilization handles fast-moving action even better, with multiple levels of stabilization and in-app horizon leveling. The camera also includes 4 digital lens modes from Narrow to Superview, so you can get exactly the… Continue reading GoPro Hero 8 camera pack
Pistachio – Tom Edkins user showcase
Tom Edkins, makes films that are exciting, playful, and heartfelt. His recent short film, ‘Pistachio’, is about an evangelical father who sends his two children door to door, trying to sell their faith to an unwilling community, until an encounter with an isolated farmer brings new perspective to all four lives. Tom Edkins We shot… Continue reading Pistachio – Tom Edkins user showcase
Sony FX9 camera pack
The Sony FX9 is a 6K full-frame camera designed for documentaries, events, reality TV, education, and corporate productions. Our new FilmConvert Nitrate camera pack contains support for the new S-Cinetone mode, designed to replicate the much-improved Sony VENICE color science. Ollie Dale of Virtually Famous was kind enough to lend us his brand-new camera for profiling, straight out… Continue reading Sony FX9 camera pack
CineMatch Premiere Workflow Guide
CineMatch Workflow Guide Quick Start Method How to perform a quick camera match with CineMatch: Add two clips you want to match to your timeline. Leave clips in Log, don’t apply LUTs or make other adjustments Add CineMatch from the Effects menu to both clips Under the Effects Controls, set the Source settings for each… Continue reading CineMatch Premiere Workflow Guide