Slate 7

Came across this slate a few weeks back. I thought the idea of it was incredible. A slate that can be programmed to anything you need on the fly. I could see myself using this for multi-camera productions or shoots with multiple sets.

From the site.

“ TRIBE7 CONTINUES TO INNOVATE WITH A NEW ADDITION TO THE BLACKWING7 FAMILY – SLATE. THE SLATE CONCEPT IS AN INDUSTRY FIRST – A UNIQUELY RE-USEABLE, DIGITALLY RECONFIGURABLE CLAPPERBOARD THAT REQUIRES NO CHARGING OR EXTERNAL POWER TO OPERATE.

SLATE HONOURS THE TRADITIONAL PROCESS OF “SLATING A TAKE” WITH STICKS THAT CLAP AND A BOARD TO WRITE ON, BUT ENHANCES EASE OF USE, FLEXIBILITY AND ERGONOMICS THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF E-PAPER DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY AS A CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE TO THE BOARD.”

38 AT THE GARDEN TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

The domino effect of divine intervention is nothing short of amazing. Frank and I met as part of the Apple Storymakers Festival , we instantly clicked over sneakers, art and just plain human connection. Fast forward to 2021, Frank had an idea to re-tell the story of Linsanity but through the his eye and the unique lens of current events. After a quick postproduction turn around and acquisition from HBO we premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. It has always been a dream of mine to have a film premiere at a festival. Better yet a film in one of the top film festivals. All and all I am thankful for the whole team.

Links: Tribeca - Dateline - HBO

Two Equals One BTS

I had the pleasure of working on videos for Jimmy & Irene over at Two Equals one. Photos by Dorian Gray

2021 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour

I had the wonderful pleasure of being the Director of Photography one the Howard University segment of the 2021 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour. Our segment was directed by Sir The Baptists and produced by his team at Tymple. I thought this would be a good shoot to test out some Sigma Cine glass so we shot all sigma with the exception of C camera ( 😅 I left the PL mount at home ). We shot on the RED Monstro Gemini & Komodo.

Self Portrait

PENTAX 645Z

This camera is a weird camera and though it takes the boxes it's a very clunky camera that's hard to use. I think that's why most photographers pass this camera over. With the lack of auto focus points, sync speed and screen quality it makes for a hard sell. It’s strength lies in the sensor ( which is currently in the top 3 of all digital cameras). The images when exposed correctly are stunning. I am still figuring out exposure but I am starting yo get the hang of it. 20 shoots with this thing and I will feel like a Canon.

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After taking it with me to my wedding I am really growing to like the images coming out of this camera. There images were all shot in Palm Springs, CA

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