Murray Suid

Murray Suid

“Magic Bullet”: the challenges of shooting a drama on a mobile

“Magic Bullet”: the challenges of shooting a drama on a mobile

Magic Bullet is a short-film adaptation of The Cure – a feature film script that Errol Schwartz wrote mid-2010. In the process of seeking funds for the feature film, Schwartz decided to make a short and hopefully use it to pique investor’s interest in the feature. To make this short calling card more compelling he thought, “Why not…

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Time Lapse of the Golden Gate Bridge

Time Lapse of the Golden Gate Bridge

This technique is available to anyone with a mobile and the right app. Inexpensive apps allow you to create the kind of dazzling  time-lapse sequence that you see in shows like House of Cards. I’ve always been fascinated with images of lights at night. Having the opportunity to capture my impression of the Golden Gate Bridge,…

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How to shoot underwater video with your mobile

How to shoot underwater video with your mobile

The three rules of real estate—location, location, location—apply to moviemaking. Whether you’re creating a horror picture, a documentary, or a music video, where the action occurs will affect your material. Underwater locations can be dazzling. Think of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Abyss. However, until recently, such locations required plenty of technical resources.…

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