Posts by Carlos Vilkerman
CANON C400 REVIEW
Canon C400 Camera Review I believe I have written maybe three camera reviews during my entire professional life and only when I thought the camera was worth it. This is one of those times. The Canon C400 camera is a powerhouse camera designed for professional filmmakers and videographers who demand exceptional image quality and performance.…
Read MoreAnd now for the Olympic Games 2024
Toyota 4Runner TV commercial shot here in Colorado Toyota 4Runner Commercial.
Read MoreStolen Camera
NIKONOS RS underwater 35mm film camera STOLEN This camera was stolen from me. The camera body serial number is: 2003051. The lens is a 28mm/ 2.8 lens and the serial number is 202533. Please contact me if you have any information. Reward to anyone who can provide verifiable information as to where the camera is…
Read MoreFrom the President of the American Society of Cinematographers
On August 2022, the President of the American Society of Cinematographers Stephen Lighthill, issued a letter where amongst many subjects, urged members and public to use the term “Cinematographer(s)” and not DP or DoP. I have always thought the term Dp or Director of Photography was a bit pompous. Only in the US the term…
Read MoreAnd the strike is finally over!
The film industry strike is over. However, it is now November and if you are in a state like New Mexico, Colorado or Utah, any production shot outdoors will have to wait at least until March in order to have continuity. If it snows overnight, you will have snow in the morning but it will…
Read MoreYou can now watch the award winning documentary “Artificial Reefs, the True Story of the Carmen Fabiana” on Vimeo https://underwater3.vhx.tv/
The vessel Carmen Fabiana, originally named M.S. EDGAR LEHMANN, was built by the Van Diepen Broth, LTD Waterhuizen shipyard in (GRONINGEN) Holland. Its net weight was 1,856 metric tons. Its LOA 115 mts. (350 feet) and it sunk at Guabina Bay in the State of Aragua in Venezuela, the 14th of May 2000. This ship…
Read MoreYouthful Innovation vs Seasoned Skill: Finding the Cinematic Sweet Spot
Lately, it has been pointed out that I am the oldest one on set. Sometimes I don’t know what to make of the comment, but the fact is that it has made me reflect on this particular fact. Most often I hear from directors, “hey, don’t hesitate to tell me if you have any different views…
Read MoreABOUT UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHY
Many times our scripts demand to shoot underwater. It is part of the story. Other times the allure of capturing the enchanting beauty and mysteries of the deep continues to inspire directors, producers, and screenplay writers worldwide. Advances in technology have made this enterprise easier, however, you need to have the right crew. The right…
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