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I started my career as a photographer during my junior year of high school in 2013. I had no formal education in photography and film making. As a matter of fact, I studied Aeronautical Science, a fancy way of saying flying airplanes. Little did I know that a single google search that made me fall in love with photography, and editing video games footage, would not only help me create a business that made me happy, but also change I approached my many other passions in life.
SIDNEY BAKER-GREEN
FilmConvert Press Release: Introducing Hazy I’m thrilled to share the official press release from FilmConvert, announcing their latest innovations: Introducing HazyWe at FilmConvert are excited to announce the launch of our new diffusion plugin Hazy, alongside a standalone version of our Halation plugin. Hazy is a new diffusion tool designed to add haze, mist, or […]
If you’re aiming to capture cinematic footage with your Nikon Z8, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve transitioned from the Nikon Z9 to the Z8, and through extensive use, I’ve discovered the optimal settings and techniques to achieve the best video quality. Below, I’ll share my insights and practical tips to help you get […]
The filmmaking industry is often divided into teams—Team Canon, Team Sony, Team Nikon, Team Windows, Team Apple, Team Premiere Pro, Team Final Cut Pro, and Team Da Vinci Resolve. Each of these has its strengths and dedicated followers. Today, we’re shifting gears from our usual Da Vinci Resolve content to focus on Premiere Pro, specifically […]
Understanding and Avoiding Blue Channel Clipping in Nikon RAW Footage with DaVinci Resolve When working with Nikon RAW footage in DaVinci Resolve, one issue that can arise is blue channel clipping. This problem, while often overlooked, can significantly impact the quality of your final output, especially when dealing with footage that includes intense blue lighting […]
I had the privilege of being the very first outside individual to test out the new DZO Arles Prime Lens set. The DZOFILM reps let me borrow the lenses during the down time of the NAB trade show in exchange for sample footage, and when I returned the lenses, they let me know this was […]
The Current Drama In The YouTube Camera Community Honestly, I was living under a rock the past couple of days and had no idea that all of this camera review drama was going down over the Panasonic Lumix S9. However, if I am being honest, I can’t really say I am surprised. There has been […]
LG C1 OLED Review: Is it Worth the Investment for Color Grading and More? If you’re looking for a TV that can handle color grading, gaming, and content consumption, the LG C1 OLED TV is a great option. As a cinematographer and colorist, I purchased the C1 specifically for color grading work, but have been […]
I get it friends, there are some days where it fees like you are just going through the motions. You constantly ask yourself, “Am I really cut out for this?” Doubt, fear, and anxiety start to creep in while you contemplate all the what ifs. I’ve been there myself: the fear of failing publicly when […]
I know, it’s something you dread. We absolutely love what we do, but figuring out how to price our skill can leave us like SpongeBob when he forgot his name. I get, when I first started I was right there in your shoes. I didn’t want to work for free, but I fell into imposter […]
Marti and I date back to 12 hour long diving meets fueled by her amazing caramel corn! Her daughter (Morgan) and I were divers back when I first started. Even when I switched teams, Morgan and I still hung out and ate the delicious treat. We were and still are friends to this day. She […]