Ellipsoid lights are powerful in 4 ways. Use them for precise bounce lighting. Use them for sunlight coming through the window. Use them for product lighting. Use them to create interesting walls.

We can support black filmmakers, directors, dops, and producers by watching their films and content. We can refer black directors, producers, and dops to jobs. We can hire black individuals on our sets.

Blackmagic Design suggests user roll back cameras from 6.9.3 to 6.9.2. This affects URSA mini pro 4.6k, g2, and broadcast cameras.

Keep the camera kit lightweight. Only bring two lenses (or less) a wide and telephoto. Bring more than enough batteries and cards to last the whole day. Do not use an on-camera light. Keep aware of your surroundings at all times.

Their mind is the 1 essential tool all cinematographers have!

We can get more accurate dimensionality to the image. We can see past 4K. More photo sites mean more color information.

The Mixbook is a pocket LED light that can emulate any RGB Rosco gell.

My three choices are the Sony A7Sii, Blackmagic Pocket 6K, and the Panasonic GH5.

Know your location, light the area not the subjects, plan to rehearse and practice the shot, and remember it doesn't need to be complex for the sake of complexity.

The camera will be around $6,000 for standard black and $7,000 for other hues.