Film Nerdery
bits of fun, useful, technical or curious film articles and studies worth sharing.
Andy Rydzewski: Vital lessons translated into images
from T M Broadcast International
https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/andy-rydzewski/
One of the better interviews I’ve done for a magazine in Europe. I’ve shot in Europe a handful of times and am hoping to get back there for more work sooner rather than later.
The Spielberg Oner
by Every Frame a Painting
One of the best video essays I’ve ever seen from the stellar (and sadly, defunct) Every Frame a Painting channel. “Oners” are often sexy, acrobatic, showy long shots that capture scene coverage with long, single shots. This essay illustrates the power of subtle, invisible oners that don’t call attention to themselves.
Film Courage Interview Series
I did a round of interviews with Film Courage and we discussed everything from health habits to the power of actors and all manner of other nerdiness.
What Working on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Taught Me About the Importance of Eyelines
by Jay Kidd
A great breakdown of the importance of eyelines and, more specifically, the cost-benefit of using a single camera, as opposed to two (or three!) when shooting a scene.