Chris McKechnie
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Typically, low budget (or no budget for that matter) projects require the cinematographer to strip down to the necessities in order to streamline the shoot as much as possible. That's where there is confusion, in that people (directors, producers, cinematographers, etc) think that a RED camera requires so many support crew that it's cost prohibitive.
Well, that's not the case at all. Many years ago yea, that would have been accurate, but now, with today's technology and RED pushing the industry, it's easier than ever.
I always love to have a support crew, but with today's market, companies are cutting everywhere they can. Yea, it's more difficult working with less or alone, but don't let that limit you creatively. It can be done.
It just goes to show that one-man-band videos can sometimes be the most challenging, yet rewarding at the same time, if you let it be!
iOS Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hR11wvX1wM
This was a quick turnaround (24 hours) piece that I shot/edited for my church's food bank - to help raise funds during their golf tournament (which is the only funding they get to run the food bank for an entire year).
Shot in 8K 2x anamorphic 6:5 - Schneider 2x anamorphic scope and Helios 44-2 taking lens with new single focus solution.
Edited/Graded in FCPX
Added Gorilla Grain as well
BTS Pict -
Well, that's not the case at all. Many years ago yea, that would have been accurate, but now, with today's technology and RED pushing the industry, it's easier than ever.
I always love to have a support crew, but with today's market, companies are cutting everywhere they can. Yea, it's more difficult working with less or alone, but don't let that limit you creatively. It can be done.
It just goes to show that one-man-band videos can sometimes be the most challenging, yet rewarding at the same time, if you let it be!
This was a quick turnaround (24 hours) piece that I shot/edited for my church's food bank - to help raise funds during their golf tournament (which is the only funding they get to run the food bank for an entire year).
Shot in 8K 2x anamorphic 6:5 - Schneider 2x anamorphic scope and Helios 44-2 taking lens with new single focus solution.
Edited/Graded in FCPX
Added Gorilla Grain as well
BTS Pict -
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