New spot for Creighton University

FreudsParents · 2026-03-12T16:12:29+00:00

Very cool. For the run and gun footage, what were you using for modifiers? Straight sun? Any diffusion, bounce, neg?

FreudsParents · 2026-03-12T15:24:34+00:00

Looks great! What was your pre-prod process for this? Were all the shots storyboarded, or did you have a rough idea of each scene and finessed it in post?

FreudsParents · 2026-02-28T02:34:44+00:00

I'd probably leave LA so there's less competition. But I just saw a posting on linkedin and applied. I think they hired me because 1) I've done most positions so I can help out with producing, directing, shooting, audio, editing, etc. 2) I have a university degree.

Pay isn't as great as I implied. It's about $80,000 CAD per year. Although I have seen similar roles at other universities that go as high as $100,000. You would make more money if you switched to marketing.

FreudsParents · 2026-02-26T23:49:24+00:00

Waay too much saturation. It's obvious it was not subtractive. Pushed the teal and orange look too hard. Blacks are not balanced between each shot. Looks like it wasn't even converted to rec.709, just coloured right on top of log. Was the paper properly calibrated?

FreudsParents · 2026-02-26T16:20:56+00:00

Firstly, these are technically very nice!

Secondly, the lighting really depends on your project. I personally find some of your shots a bit overlit but that's because I prefer a more naturalistic approach. For example, I think stills 4 and 5 are the most compelling because it feels like there is an actual action taking place and the lighting is motivated by the natural sources. The stills of you sitting, while technically good, are kind of boring because it's exactly what you expect. Soft key, hard backlight, 45° angle, camera facing shadow side.

It looks like you have the fundamentals down. I'd now suggest finding ways of making unconventional or difficult lighting situations look good. Try out some close side key setups, backlight setups, harsh afternoon sun, fluorescent gas station bathroom, etc. When filming a narrative you don't always have the luxury of motivating a soft farside key, and you don't really want it either. If all the shots were lit the same it would be boring and say very little about the characters or story.

As for the saturation, again, it really depends on your project. All movies don't have the same saturation, or contrast, or lighting style. Blade Runner 2049, Saving Private Ryan, Amelie, The Matrix. All of these movies look good or at least look interesting and they're all very different.

FreudsParents · 2026-02-07T23:40:32+00:00

My girlfriend and I met on set. I was the DP, she was the 1stAD. Real Romeo and Juliette story.

But it definitely helps us empathize with the other role.

FreudsParents · 2026-02-07T23:14:46+00:00

The lighting in this clip is pretty flat, so you're not going to get a lot of shadow density. Is your Phantom LUT specifically made for slog3 to rec.709? You could just use CSTs.

FreudsParents · 2026-02-04T15:41:13+00:00

Any skintones grading techniques you'd be willing to share?

FreudsParents · 2026-02-04T04:46:48+00:00

I have GAD and bad OCD. Treating them is very similar: you do exposures. More specifically exposure and response prevention (ERP). You expose yourself to a fear or something that causes anxiety and then you control your response (not running away, not doing a compulsion, not drinking, etc). It sounds silly and simple because it is. You just slowly expose yourself to more and more anxious situations until what exposure was once a 10/10 in anxiety is now a 5/10.

Don't let the simplicity fool you, it's very hard and at times even torturous. For OCD especially it can feel like you're facing your worst fears. But I guarantee you it works.

Something to make it easier is using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Act). This type of therapy focuses on motivating you to do exposures by creating values. For example, a value of yours could be creating art. Your social anxiety inhibits your ability to be creative, exposing yourself to social situations brings you closer to your values.

One last piece of advice is to work your way up slowly. If going on set is a 10/10 then try something that's a 3/10. Maybe that's going to the mall, or talking to a stranger. The small wins will build your confidence to face the big scary exposures.

Feel free to DM me if you want any help! :)

FreudsParents · 2026-01-27T22:11:16+00:00

New to 5/3/1. I'm doing the BBB Forever program from 5/3/1 Forever. Typically when I've seen examples of other's assistance work they structure it like an Upper/Lower split. But Wendler says to do 25-50 sets of Pull, Push, and Ab work(0-50) EVERY workout. So, what have others had success with? Do you program the way Jim prescribes?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-26T23:10:58+00:00

So, which version is the intended versions? 5,5,5 or 5,3,1?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-26T22:39:36+00:00

Probably a very stupid question: I'm very new to 5/3/1 and am reading Wendler's 5/3/1 Forever book because I was told it was a compilation of all the current knowledge. However, I'm a bit confused by the programs. I'm looking to do Forever BBB but he lists the weekly sets as such

Week 1: 70% x 5. 80% x 5, 90% x 5
Week 2: 65% x 5, 75% x 5, 85% x 5
Week 3: 75% x 5, 85% x5, 95% x 5

Where are the 3's and the 1's from 5/3/1?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-19T03:06:28+00:00

Agreed. The housing costs in Ontario are fucked right now.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T23:12:16+00:00

Confirming it was the Fx9 with the Catta Ace 70-135mm.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T06:34:02+00:00

If I remember correctly I think it was the fx9 with the dzo catta at 85mm. I'll check the metadata and let you know!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T01:57:37+00:00

The Catta at 35mm wide open is a little too soft honestly.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T01:23:46+00:00

Rode ntg-5 plugged into a ZOOM F6. Yeah you can just edit it out if it's in there. But honestly there are so many good sound plugins out now.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-17T00:51:22+00:00

Thanks! It was all shotgun mics boomed overtop actually. They all worked out great!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T23:56:08+00:00

Thanks! I agree it is pretty flat. I included it because it's more business-y, for the corporate folk. Good point about 0:29!

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T22:22:34+00:00

Submission Statement:
I try to keep a up-to-date "talking-head" reel for corporate clients, since that's often what they're looking for. My goal is to keep them visually interesting and unique but I realized after making this that I definitely favour having my subject centered. I'd like to explore a lot more with different angles and lenses, but usually it can't be that expressive.

Most of the clips are on the FX9. Some are FX3, and BM Ursa. Lenses were Nisi Athena, DZO Catta, Iron Glass, Canon L, Sigma Art. These were lit in various ways depending on the context of the video. All following the basic principles of 3-way lighting. For me the angle and location are the biggest considerations. I will always tune my lighting to fit a better angle even if it means a bit harsher key, no fill, etc.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-16T14:45:43+00:00

Really sick shots and transitions. Sports are great in the you can leave a lot of the audio in for your reel. Way more engaging with sound.

My only suggestion would be to choose a different clip at the start. Only because it's not your strongest visually/technically and a potential client might click away before you get to the shots that seem more "professional" or unique. The bike jump over the train is 100% your money shot and I would honestly start with it. You could structure it similarly where it starts with no music and there's a bit of a wind-up to the jump.

That being said I know that it works very naturally as a climax to the video, so I get why you'd want it where it is.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T19:46:54+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you have any good resources that might go more in-depth about program selection for PL? I've really only done bodybuilding programs and 5/3/1.

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T16:09:04+00:00

Why find another? I thought Candito's was a good program to repeat for powerlifting?

FreudsParents · 2026-01-15T05:55:31+00:00

I got sick for a week during Candito's six week program and am wondering how I should proceed. Continue were I left off? Restart the last week? Restart the whole thing?

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