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Shooting a Feature Film using the Canon C300 Mark II Part 2 – The Zacuto Gear
Dec 1

Dec 1 Shooting a Feature Film using the Canon C300 Mark II Part 2 – The Zacuto Gear

Dare Stevens
Cinematography, Gear, Filmmaking Business

In this second part, I'll discuss the pro's and con's of using Zacuto's rig during the shooting of the Hollywouldn'ts. If you're wondering if a gratical viewfinder or a recoil rig is right for you, read on. 

Shooting a Feature Film on the Canon C300 Mark II - The video review Part 1
Dec 1

Dec 1 Shooting a Feature Film on the Canon C300 Mark II - The video review Part 1

Dare Stevens
Cinematography, Filmmaking Business, Gear

It's been an incredible rush shooting my first feature film and unbelievably grueling. It was also an honor to be the first feature in the world shot on the new Canon C300 Mark II, so let me tell you how the experience was. The goods, the bads, the uglies. 

I just finished shooting my first feature film on the Canon C300 Mark II: Equipment Review
Nov 7

Nov 7 I just finished shooting my first feature film on the Canon C300 Mark II: Equipment Review

Dare Stevens

I'm going to start giving you the lowdown on the showdown that went down. Just scroll down for a touchdown. (it's called alliteration.) (sort of).

The Hollywouldn'ts - Location Walkthroughs
Oct 8

Oct 8 The Hollywouldn'ts - Location Walkthroughs

Dare Stevens
Filmmaking Business, Pre Production

When you've got no money, you better make sure that you're locations are locked and loaded so you can get in and get out before the devil knows you're dead. Or your permit officer notices the time, which is arguably much, much worse. 

The Most Important Element of Making a Movie
Oct 8

Oct 8 The Most Important Element of Making a Movie

Dare Stevens
Filmmaking Business

We often obsess over cameras and gear but overlook the most important part of making a film. 

How To Use Adobe Premiere Pro - Importing and Organizing Footage (Ep #6)
Sep 26

Sep 26 How To Use Adobe Premiere Pro - Importing and Organizing Footage (Ep #6)

Dare Stevens
Editing, Filmmaking Business, Adobe Premiere Pro, Tutorials

Pretty much the first step in any editing process is properly importing and organizing your footage. 

Casting a micro-budget independent feature film - The Hollywouldn'ts
Sep 25

Sep 25 Casting a micro-budget independent feature film - The Hollywouldn'ts

Dare Stevens
Filmmaking Business, Casting, Pre Production

Casting is unequivocally, the most important part of making a film. No matter how beautiful your images are, no matter how incredible the sound and music are, the story must be carried on the backs of actors who can transport an audience into the movie experience. So how do you find great actors? 

How to Animate Still Photos Using the PhotoSlice Technique (Ep #5)
Sep 24

Sep 24 How to Animate Still Photos Using the PhotoSlice Technique (Ep #5)

Dare Stevens
Adobe Premiere Pro, Tutorials, After Effects, Editing

Here I'll show the basics of the photoslicing technique I use to create unique visual presentations. 

How to make a cool timelapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro (Ep #4)
Sep 16

Sep 16 How to make a cool timelapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro (Ep #4)

Dare Stevens
Adobe Premiere Pro, Editing, Tutorials

How to easily take a bunch of smartphone timelapses and turn them into a cool video. 

Sep 16
Sep 16 Blog Interrupted.

Dare Stevens
Personal, Filmmaking Business
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DTLA. Not the old stomping grounds that it used to be. Amazing how much downtown has improved from when I used to skateboard down these streets. Playing around with #canonrp and the #canonmacro100mm just to shake some dust off the creative gears. #canonphotography Sometimes bored kids make good photographic subjects. Alexandria. #canon5dmarkiv and #canon2470mm . Your children are a little like personal time machines. They let you look into the past, value the present and also give you hope for the future. Was nice to get out and shoot again. Katherine. #canon5dmarkiv and #canon2470mm . I’m usually much more a fan of the 85 1.4 for single person portraits, but a little natural light and a natural beauty goes a long way to making a telling portrait. Xochimilco scenery. Enjoyed a morning with the family on the lake of Xochimilco. Got to shoot with the #canon5dmarkiv and #canon2470mm however I’ll definitely bring the 70 to 200 along for the ride next time. Super honored to be a judge for the Excio photo competition! @excionz @nzp_magazine and so excited to see all the incredible photos! When your daughter says “Dad take a photo of me!” and suddenly you realize how fleeting and precious time is. The classic “sitting on the tree stump thinking deep thoughts” pose. This trip I really got to warm up to the Canon 85mm 1.4 lens. It’s a fantastic lens, a little pricey, but the bokeh, colors, image stabilization, AF speed and buil Yosemite does make for a stunning backdrop for a stunning woman. If you’ve never been, it is definitely a place which will make even the most hardened soul appreciate just how beautiful our world can be. #canonphotography #yosemitenationalpark
 

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