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Here is a look at my process behind photography, filming, project management, etc.
FILMING/production:
My current camera i use, most often, is the sony fx30 with a 28-70mm zoom lens.
i also have a zoom h4n pro and other audio equipment, which i use to capture dialogue, foley sound, atmos, etc.
as the director, it is my job to make sure everything goes smoothly on a set. an approach that seems to work in my opinion is to do whatever I need to make everyone think i am not terrified about the project and am completely assured in myself. that way, everybody feels more comfortable, which makes it easier for me to focus on the shots.
when it comes to filming i really prioritize keeping all of my documents organized. Compressing my shot-lists, storyboards, the script, etc. to be for specific days, rather than the full project versions. this makes it less overwhelming and more efficient when preparing for each shot. this is by far the most useful step i take in any production.
it is also important to have a crew that i can communicate effectively with and that understand me and the vision. filming a project is so much more stressful when you can't trust who you are working with. something that is especially nice on set is to let people know that you are grateful for them. this way, they (hopefully) won't hate you when you ask them to change something 10+ times.
Editing:
I specialize in adobe premiere pro for video editing.
Starting an edit is the hard part, because it can be very overwhelming. So, i make a checklist of each small step of the process to get done. I start off by laying out the narrative-specific clips. The main shots that tell the story, without worrying about anything deeper than that for now.
then, i do the same process for each other section of the edit. sound design, color-correcting & grading, vfx, etc. until I am happy with the result.
i also make sure to color-code everything by it's purpose in the edit. adjustment layers = mango, music = rose, atmos = green, etc.
finally, my biggest strength when it comes to editing is my attention to detail and my ability to improvise the edit if something feels off. however, i do tend to waste a lot of time thinking about what other ways i could tamper with it all. but it doesn't hurt to spend time thinking about how to make the edit as good as possible, right?
Photography:
when I edit photos, I often use adobe lightroom or photoshop's camera raw tool.
I use the sony a72 for photography and have the fx30 for videography.
First, I select the color profile that best fits the image. for example; I use adobe portrait for portrait photos of people.
Next, I go through all the main sliders to maintain a neutral look, so that when I get to the coloring i can stylize the photo easier.
i use the curve editor to color correct the image and make any extra, slight adjustments i feel the photo needs.
for most images, I am great at stylizing them through the color grading section. often, i use lighter blues and oranges because they bring a look people tend to find appealing. however, it all just depends on the individual photo.
finally, i polish up the photos in photoshop using the healing brush, liquify tool, dodge/burn tool, etc. to add/remove smaller details such as zits, brighten eyes, smoothen skin, whiten teeth, etc.
project management:
project management for me is quite boring, but it does make every aspect of the project more efficient. so, i fill out all sorts of documents, even if they only help a little bit.
first, i create an overall development board that i share with my crew, using app.milanote.com. this is extremely useful and efficient for me and my crew when it comes to shaping the character arcs, the plot, the visual ideas and references, etc.
once my crew and me are happy with the story, i write the script. i am really good at this part of the development stage, because i get to decide what leads the character(s) through each scene and what turns they make. so, this is the most fun part for me. since, one of my best skills in a production is writing.
next, i use adobe acrobat to mark-up and tag the entire script. i then translate it into breakdown sheets so i can easily see what equipment, lighting, sound, wardrobe, etc. we need for each scene. with all this information, i begin creating the shot-list and have my partner, johnny bernal create detailed storyboards. these help me visualize every shot and is my first, rough viewing of how the final product should come together. so, storyboards are very important, in my opinion. i even bring them with me when i film because i can look at them and show the cast/crew if we are confused about a particular shot.
there is a lot more i work on, such as floor plans, location scouting, scheduling, organizing, etc. so, feel free to ask any questions through my contact page.
Milanote development board for "fear ahead (2024)"
shot-list screengrab from "fear ahead (2024)"
tagged script screengrab from "fear ahead (2024)"
Feel free to ask me any questions through my contact page.
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