An extension cord, or stinger, is one of the most important pieces of equipment on a film set. Every set has stacks of them, but buying stingers gets expensive quickly. Making them is fun, easy, and also more economical than buying premade stingers. #filmmaking #gripandelectric #moviemaking #behindthescene
Got to do some car rigging with the folks at @rhude.house . @sonycine #fx3 with suction cups+baby pins+5/8 rod+rod clamp. There was also a speedrail rig to support an Amaran F22C (not pictured).
On a recent shoot, the director called for a boom up during a push in. There was no dolly with a hydraulic arm or jib on set so I improvised. Used a @thedanadolly + grip gear to achieve an aprox 8-10 degree slope. Elected to keep one stand fully vertical for extra stability. With DP Charles Cartwright
I'm doing a weekly film challenge called KTL where you make a 1min film with randomized rules each week.
This week's rules were exactly 6 people involved and break the fourth wall.
Thanks to everyone for creating a montage! We brought around 15 outfits for filming just in case haha. This one is inspired by the reddit lamp story.
"If We Were Real"
Director/Writer: Me
Actors: Me and @derekhzfilms
DP: @bridgetlamonica
Gaffer: @gredgery
Sound/Edit: @motionquinn
Add'l help: Derek's roommate!
#ktl64B #ktl #kicktheladder #atlfilm #filmatl #atlactor #atlantaactor #shortfilm #lampstory #redditstories
A film I shot last fall just won an award at the @georgia.comedy.film.festival ! “The Lamp” won best romantic comedy micro film award. Big thanks to director @carterfromcyberlife from @coolgiantfilms and my excellent gaffer Nick Gipson. Shout out to everyone else that worked on the picture.
Please enjoy my updated cinematography reel (Link in bio), featuring my best work as the head of the camera department. This reel highlights work on short films and documentaries filmed in Atlanta (where I'm based), Iceland, Philly, and Baltimore. Now available for hire.
Breaking out the new @aputure.lighting 400x light on a vertical series. Utilizing its powerful output and excellent color quality. Excited to add this to my lighting arsenal #filmmaking #lighting #gaffer #gripandelectric
Check out my brand new Gaffer reel! It features my best work as the head of the lighting department on short films, documentaries and corporate projects. I have been fortunate to find work in Atlanta (where I’m based), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Lafayette, and more. Feel free to reach out. Looking forward to working with you.
After 4 years, the saga of Bean Appreciation Day (BAD) finally comes to a close. Countless distractions, moving to a new state, joining the union, and busy schedules led to the delayed release of BAD.
This film has been a long time coming. It was originally conceived and filmed in 2021 during my junior year at Temple University. Antonio Fungairino and Sam Hilfiker co-wrote this project with me, and it wouldn’t be the same without them. I am eternally grateful for their patience with this project.
Due to COVID restrictions, I was the only crew member during principal photography and was also in front of the camera for much of filming. I had one of my parents stand in for me while I lit and framed the scene. Next, we swapped places, and they hit record for me. Working with this restriction made the project significantly more difficult and time-consuming to create.
Despite the flaws, I think BAD turned out pretty good. It’s far from perfect, but I’m glad it’s out there. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way, including my co-stars/very patient parents.
Link to the short film in my bio.
Writers: @afungairino , @samuelhilfiker , Greg D. Taylor
Dir, DP, Prod, Edit, G&E: Greg D. Taylor
Starring: Lou and Debbie Taylor, Greg D. Taylor
Additional G&E: @robbie242020
Special Thanks: Jay Shepard, @zreese2088 , Shel S. Diaz, @robbie242020 , @tonywmccall , @c0nnerw , @gracie_heim
