FIELD NOTES

Field notes - a collection of ideas, workflows and tests from a Yorkshrie based director of photography.

This blog is a working journal. A place to collect thoughts, experiments and observations from the day-to-day realities of cinematography, analogue photography and running a creative business.

Most posts grow out of the projects I work on, the things I learn and the occasional industry topic that catches my attention. There’s a fair bit about Sony camera systems, although ARRI, RED and Blackmagic make appearances too.

Primarily, I write for myself. It’s a way of documenting my work, keeping track of experiments and putting thoughts down before they disappear. Some of it might be useful to fellow professionals, camera assistants, operators and aspiring cinematographers.

Other posts are simply a little more detailed orinated that interest about 1% of us.

Either way, you’re very welcome.

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Camera Tech Indulgence & The Rush Design VCT Plate for the Sony Venice

Alright, let’s kick off this blog with a deep dive into camera rigging—especially for those of you who own a Sony Venice, are Venice-curious, or work as ACs with the Mk1 or Mk2. The Venice has become more accessible lately, opening up new possibilities. I’m hoping to share a few tips that might help you with rigging, operating, and navigating the quirks that make this camera so unique.

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