Ryan E. Walters discusses why he ditched 4K cameras for the 1080p Canon C100. After many years of owning a wide range of camera systems, including a Red One and an Epic, I decided to sell it all and rent. So for the past three years I have been exclusively renting cameras on a per project basis, that Read MoreRead More
Ryan E Walters lists a few tips to keep in mind when taking the plunge into freelance filmmaking. So you have decided to quit your day job and venture into the exciting world of freelance work, where you get every day off, you set your own hours, and life is always enjoyable. At least that Read MoreRead More
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera is starting to get the kinks ironed out and rolling out in mass. But are you ready to shoot with this new format? Ryan E. Walters goes through some of the gotchas with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera workflow. Preparation Prior To Being On Set: Before you even take a step on Read MoreRead More
Calculating your rate is really one of the toughest things for the freelance filmmaker. Ryan E. Walters provides a thorough article to help you figure out what figures into your day rate. One of the most challenging aspects with any creative endeavor is trying to figure out how to price and charge for your services. Read MoreRead More
Cameras get all the credit but the real unsung hero of any functioning set has got be the hard working tools that transport things from place to place. Ryan E. Walters shows how he “pimped” a utility cart into a working camera cart. I love working with a camera cart on set. It is the Read MoreRead More
Ryan E Walters offers up a detailed break down of how he turned his garage into a working studio. I’ll be the first to admit nothing replaces a professionally built sound stage or studio. I’ve had the opportunity to shoot on a wide variety of stages and I appreciate what they bring to a production. Read MoreRead More
