Predicting the Unpredictable | Post Shoot Learnings
There are two groups that you never want to work with: kids and animals. So let's talk about my experience on a dog food commercial as a motion control operator and cam operator.
Nick Staniszewski
Should you edit photos you took on film?
Uh, hell yeah you should.
Dynamic Scheduling Excel Template
Made to help you plan out your production days. Start with your start time in cell A2, and all subsequent cells will adjust.
How many days will it take? The most important thing before you accept the job
Let's talk about how to look at what a client asks for and know how many shoot days to scope for.
How to Estimate Shoot Days for Client Projects
Here's the thing: clients usually don't know how long video/photo production actually takes. They
What makes a good spec ad?
Let's talk about spec work – why spec ads are important, what makes a good spec ad, and then some tips on how to make your spec ad stand out.
Occam's Razor & other filmmaking rules I live by in 2026
I think in filmmaking, just like in life, you have to create the tenets that you run by. Here are my five laws that structure how I run the set as a cinematographer.
How I plan shoots with a time limit
If you ever film with an athlete, this one is for you.