Posted at 21:47h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
How many times have you borrowed someone's phone flash to light a plate of food or friend's face while you snap a quick pic?
https://youtu.be/Xca0aHIpouU
Lighting is one of the biggest shortcomings of casual, everyday photography. The best way to improve those photos is to learn about...
Posted at 23:20h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
Today was day full of family matters. Joanne and I had a quick appointment in the morning, followed by a couple hours back at home before spending some time at Barnes and Noble in Ala Moana to celebrate a book launch with my Aunty Jan...
Posted at 22:55h
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by Brad Watanabe
There’s a saying...
Posted at 23:32h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
Fifteen or so years ago, I randomly met a cinematographer at NAB from Hawaii. I didn’t even know he was from Hawaii when we first struck up a conversation about cameras and data. He asked if I knew much about hard drives and setting...
Posted at 23:20h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
We’re working on a new video project and completed our first day of production on Molokai today...
Posted at 22:40h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
Cameras are one of those things the filmmakers are always looking to invest in. Even if you have a camera package that your regularly own and use, there is always something better, smaller, has more options or is just darn cool.
One of the tools that...
Posted at 23:45h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
I’ve spent a lot of my life enjoying and playing music...
Posted at 23:17h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
I commonly refer to my new purchases (for work) as my "toys." I'm not the only one to use that vernacular, but it made me think about my spending habits and behaviors for what I purchase and why I choose these items. I can be...
Posted at 23:17h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
I commonly refer to my new purchases (for work) as my "toys." I'm not the only one to use that vernacular, but it made me think about my spending habits and behaviors for what I purchase and why I choose these items. I can be...
Posted at 00:02h
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Filmmaking
by Brad Watanabe
I feel like I am always in a race to beat someone. Yes I know it is a farce, but it is an internal hangup I have struggled with for years. I always try to be places early, I regularly complete projects before their due...