They could make a movie out of you an me". This has been definitely a crazy week, full of unexpected surprises and events that will bounce back in the future. Actually, not just this week, but October in its entirety. I've been trying to sit down and write something for several days and everything …
The second video about the custom made lenses by DogSchidt Optiks is about the TRUMP 58. A customizing dream with endless possibilities of different looks by changing bits and pieces quickly on set, while also built to last, with high quality materials and an amazing feel. Thanks a lot to Rob …
On the tenth episode of the reviews, I'm starting a series of videos about the custom made lenses by DogSchidt Optiks. This one is about the FlareFactory58, a turbo version of the Helios 44, with even more character and a ton of possible modifications. USEFUL LINKS: Get a Helios 44-2 on eBay Look …
Fallout 4 is just around the corner and I was talking to a friend about Last of Us when I stopped to think about how the post-apocalyptic genre is way overused nowadays. Yeah, it seems we do have a thing for going into "simpler" times, when survival is the most important element. In the past ten …
Anamorfake your Helios 44 by opening it up and using an oval aperture. Anamorphic bokeh made easy and with very little cost! All steps explained and links provided at the blog. USEFUL LINKS: Get a Helios 44-2 on eBay Get oval aperture discs on eBay Buy focus gears on eBay Get a lens wrench on eBay …
It was about time I switched to a better bike. I think I wrote a few lines here and there about how much the old one was slowing me down. It wasn't anything specific, it was the whole thing. Too heavy, too small and - this was a good part - too cheap. I fell a number of times from it, or absolutely …
Ok, it was over yesterday evening and now I can sit down and write a little. Since it started, on September 24th, I've watched seventeen movies - not all of them part of the festival (4 regular Hollywood flicks). The main connection between the 13 I saw from the Festival's schedule is they don't …
Before yesterday I tracked Fernão with my camera while riding a smooth downhill with a beautiful lens and amazing sunset. Yesterday I managed to fall on my bike - again - and broke my front breaks. Today Lila - my sister - managed to use a whatsapp audio message I sent her as proof she could …
A quick, cheap and dirty tutorial on how to achieve streak flares with any lens and save a lot of money by NOT shooting anamorphic. USEFUL LINKS: Get a cheap Circular Polarizer filter on eBay Get a lens wrench on eBay All the RED links on this post are part of eBay's Partner Network, so if you …
I've been a little absent here lately. Blame it on Vancouver International Film Festival. I'm watching tons of different films - almost two every day since it has started -, besides all the writing/shooting/editing of test videos for anamorphics and the likes of that - I have seven new episodes in …
This ride is a wild one. Now don't lose your fight, kid, It only takes a little push to pull on through, With so much left to do; You'll be missing out, and we'll be missing you.