Steven Gladstone is a New York-based filmmaker who has worked in the industry for more than 20 years as an animation/motion control cameraman, gaffer, camera assistant, D.P., and director. He spent a year and a half videotaping Holocaust survivors for the Survivors of the Shoah project and has a Master of Communication Arts degree. When he isn't working at B&H, he pursues personal filmmaking projects and spends time with his children. His personal website is www.gladstonefilms.com.
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If you look on the B&H website under Lighting, you will notice the category Continuous lighting, which is separate from strobe or flash lighting, which is most commonly used with still photography. Continuous…
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Real estate agents, developers, architects, and contractors take notice: Matterport's MC250 Pro2 Professional 3D Camera is now at B&H, and it gives you a simple and straightforward means to create highly detailed and accurate virtual 3D models (or "digital twins") of spaces…
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In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, filmmaker Alec Kubas-Meyer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a video review of the 2018 thriller, Searching. Because the film takes place entirely on a computer desktop, Kubas-Meyer deviated from his usual review technique and chose to mimic the visual style of the film itself. So watch and follow along as he shows his filming setup, and how he…
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In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, skydiver and aerial cinematographer Laszlo Andacs discusses the possibilities and the challenges of camera work while jumping out of airplanes. The piece is illustrated with breathtaking aerial sequences that capture the beauty and technique of aerial cinematography as the cameraman hurtles toward the ground with cameras mounted on his helmet. You can see…
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In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, visual effects supervisor Adam C. Sager discusses how the team behind the 2018 Tribeca-selected, stop-motion animated short film, Two Balloons, utilized green-screen compositing to isolate and combine various shot elements together into seamless compositions.
Writer/Director/Producer: Mark Smith
Animation Director: Teresa Drilling
Art Director: Kathleen…
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Digital Cinema cameras today are basically boxes with limited ergonomic capabilities, and the Sony PXW-FX9 follows this path. But not to worry—SHAPE has stepped up to fill the void. SHAPE has created a complete…
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Live multi-camera streaming made easy is the goal of YoloLiv, and with the YoloBox, the company has hit the mark. Featuring a GUI interface married to a touchscreen display, more than just a pretty box with a nice display, you can input four live sources: 2 HDMI inputs, 1…
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Here at B&H Photo, we are happy to announce the new Roland V-8HD, an 8-channel HD video switcher. This compact, portable, all-in-one switcher is well suited for live event switching, providing you with creative opportunities without the need for a separate computer for control. Featuring…
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Don’t let the fact that these conference systems resemble an owl fool you—they have nothing in common with owls, except that they each see in panoramic 360°, and listen in 360°, as well. The Meeting OWL, and…
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The Luxli Taiko is a 2 x 1 RGBAW LED soft light, ideal for use on location, in the studio, or mounted in a grid. This well-made fixture is suitable as a key light for documentary interviews in almost any exterior or interior location, and, with its color control and effects modes, it can…
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The Manfrotto Nitrotech 612 Head supports cameras and rigs weighing from 8.8 to 26.4 pounds and replaces Manfrotto’s N12, while the…
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The digital wizards at RED DIGITAL CINEMA have done it again. Now, you can upgrade your RED DIGITAL CINEMA BRAIN with a 5K Dragon-X S35 sensor, to add 6K support without needing to swap out your sensor. While firmware V7.3.0 brings a few minor fixes, the real star of the…
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Choosing a camcorder for vlogging (video blogging)? I get it—it’s confusing. There are so many, brands, prices, features, and choices, all of which seem to be calling your name when the inevitable GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) kicks in. After reading this article, check out the Video Solutions for…
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In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, director Aaron Barrocas discusses how the production team of the horror-comedy short film Half-Cocked was able to create the illusion, safely, of a character being hit by a car, despite not having the time or budget for stunt performers or wire work. It is important to note that at no point was the actor in any danger, and he never made contact with the…
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The filmmaker behind Learning to Drive, Roderick Stevens, shares his thoughts on his film and filmmaking.
Steven Gladstone: How long have you been working in the industry, and how did you get started?
Roderick Stevens: I’ve worked in the film industry in some…