Journal
On cinematography, photography, and the work of seeing.
Posts
What I mean by holding a frame
· 6 min read
Technique is table stakes. The harder part is deciding what deserves to stay in the rectangle — and for how long — before the cut earns it.
CraftRead postBuilding a LUT when none of them fit
· 8 min read
Off-the-shelf looks are a starting point, not a finish line. A short note on when I roll my own and what I'm optimizing for on a grade.
WorkflowRead post16mm muscle memory on a digital set
· 5 min read
Film trained my instincts about exposure and latitude. Digital didn't replace that — it changed where I apply it in prep and on the day.
CraftRead postThe still between takes
· 4 min read
Some of the best photographs happen when nobody thinks we're rolling. Why I keep a still camera within arm's reach on narrative jobs.
Field notesRead post