Generative AI Manifesto 2026
I’m the first to admit: Generative AI is kinda trash. Take away the novelty, stop wondering for a second if it’s realistic and just ask: IS IT GOOD? The answer is often NO. A lot of AI-Users/Developers are not artist…
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Tech making your life easier: Dual Gain Audio
There are big and flashy innovations in film making. Drones, Gimbals, 4k-Video etc. But some of the innovations are more subtle, making life easier in the background for camera people and subjects alike. One of those innovations is Dual Gain…
Tracking Sports Actions the right way
Last weekend I had the pleasure to film a climbing competition for Ruppen Productions and Swiss Climbing TV. This meant a lot of tracking shot (Following the subject along a movement path by rotating the camera on a tripod). Here…
Sunglasses for your Camera
Staring into the sun is a bad idea; For your eyes and your camera. Sunlight (and lasers) have been known to burn holes into sensors and retinas alike. Aside from that too much light can also impact image quality. There…
The secrets behind nice interviews
Over the years I’ve built up different skills in filmmaking, but I believe on of my strongest skill is being a nice interviewer. Here are some of the things I try that make a difference: 01. Include subjects in the…
BTS: Too many pixels?
Medium format cameras were first popular in high end photography. Fashion, Architecture, Advertisement; All fields where quality and resolution are important. A single photo from the Fujifilm GFX100 II counts 100 Megapixels. Are all those pixels only useful for photography…
Optics: Lowlight and Compression with the 110mm f/2
One of my favourite lenses is the 110mm f/2, which I use for my favourite type of shots: portraits. At a 110mm focal length, there are no visible distortions, giving natural and pleasant proportions. This is especially relevant when shooting…