Recommended Resources
Here are links to the various companies, websites, and other resources that Ryan has found helpful, and strongly recommends.
Professional Resources:
Lyon Films, LLC - Production & Directing
Artis Foundation - Documentary Film Production
Dirt Poor Films, LLC - Feature Film Production
Oregon Media Network
Exposure Room
Ron Dexter - ASC
David Mullen - ASC
Roger Deakins - ASC - BSC
Information For Models:
Guidelines For Model Submissions
How To Prepare For A Shoot
Websites:
Image Method Blog
Strobist Blog
David Tejada Blog
ProLost Blog
The Global Photographer Blog
Reduser.net
The Secret Weapon Project
Podcasts:
American Cinematographer
Conversations on Cinematography
Image Method
Red Centre
The Grip Guide
Chase Jarvis Photography
Movie Geeks United
Films:
American Dream
Walking Through Worlds
A / S / L
Networking Links:
IMDB
Linked In
iStock
Oregon Media Network
MySpace
Model Mayhem
Vimeo
Exposure Room
YouTube
Flikr
Reduser.net
DVXuser.com
Ryan’s Downloads:
TAGGER
An application for keywording your stock photos and video for iStock.
Zeiss Test Download.zip
At 101MB this zip file contains full resolution stills, video, and PDF’s from the Zeiss Cinema VS. Zeiss SLR test on the RED. To read more about this test, visit Ryan’s Blog (5/20/2008).
HVX Scene Files.zip
The scene file settings that Ryan uses for the HVX, HVX & Letus Adapter, and more.
Tools of the Trade:
Sekonic Light Meters
Pampalite - Portable Flourescent Light System
Cine Reflect Lighting System
Redrock Micro Follow Focus
indiSLIDERpro
Cool Lights
Google Earth
Recommended Reading:
The American Cinematographers Manual
The Ultimate Zeiss Lens Review
Cinematography Theory And Practice
Painting With Light
Film Lighting
Motion Picture And Video Lighting
Set Lighting Technicians Handbook
Film Directing Shot By Shot
Setting Up You Shots
Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances
In The Blink Of An Eye
The DV Rebel’s Guide
Match Moving: The Invisible Art Of Camera Tracking
The Art & Technique of Digital Color Correction
Training & Tutorials on DVD:
Color Grading In Color
Hollywood Camerawork
Reel Classroom (Film & Video Lighting)
Additional Sites:
Walters Landscape, By Design (Design & Installation)