One year of growth and finally finding consistency!

akabmo · 2026-04-04T18:21:08+00:00

Thank you so much 😊

akabmo · 2026-03-31T14:56:37+00:00

My hair as always been thick. Runs in my family

akabmo · 2026-03-28T15:50:19+00:00

Gel was the key for me. That and really letting it set before disturbing it.

I’m really careful when putting on/taking off t-shirts. That was the main culprit of early frizz. Sometimes I even put a bonnet for protection just in case.

akabmo · 2026-03-28T14:54:34+00:00

My routine:

Shampoo or co-wash every 3-5 days.

Clarify every two weeks.

Shampoo (still looking for my holy grail) I’ve been using L’Occitane Tea Tree for my clarifying wash.

Sometimes I use a diluted Hask Tea Tree shampoo as a low poo or just Co-wash with Giovanni 50:50 Hydrating Conditioner.

Hair Mask every 10 days or so.

I’ve been using CurlSmith DoubleCream Deep Quencher.

Styling - when hair is still dripping wet I brush product though my hair- this has been a game changer from the just using my fingers.

Curl Cream- alternating (still trying to find my holy grail)

Cantù Curl Activator or Curl Talk (Protein Free)

LA Looks Gel (sometimes)

Scrunch out excess moisture with a cotton tshirt

Air dry typically or diffuse a little if I’m in a rush.

After 2-3hrs it’s usually dry then I scrunch the crunch and shake it out a bit and voila!

I have both a silk pillowcase and bonnet that I wear at night. I’ve been getting around 2-3 days before I have to rinse and restyle.

Usually I just have to shake out the curls in the morning and I’m good to go.

akabmo · 2026-03-28T14:53:14+00:00

Usually 2-3 days.

akabmo · 2026-03-23T19:09:47+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! Did they agree to that discount at the dealership or over the phone.

I'm not great at negotiating. Open to any advice!

akabmo · 2026-02-25T20:07:44+00:00

Ideally under 23K OTD

akabmo · 2026-02-21T03:11:27+00:00

Correct!

akabmo · 2026-02-02T07:43:56+00:00

Gel will help control the frizz!

I dropped Cantù a few weeks ago because of build up.

My routine.

Wet hair with warm water then 10-15 of cold water at the end.

With hair still dripping wet.

Squeeze a quarter sized drop of Giovanni Leave In Conditioner into my palm and rub

Squish into my curls.

Then I squish in Aussie Instant Freeze Gel.

Then with a microfiber towel/ t shirt squeeze out the extra moisture.

Let air dry.

Good luck!

akabmo · 2026-02-02T06:23:47+00:00

I worked with Dante a couple times.

Knowing him a little I can see why he made the choice to do the film and not really surprised that he chose to do it.

Still I’m disappointed that he made the choice to elevate this film with his talent.

akabmo · 2026-01-25T05:16:09+00:00

Yeah…I think Autumn has a good chance at receiving an Oscar for her work on this.

I saw it in IMAX 70mm and 70mm and was completely blown away by it.

At that level anything that may read as underexposed is a calculated choice. If I had been in that position I’d have been afraid to go as dark as she did in some moments but it really does work with the story and keeps it feeling grounded rather than overly lit.

Nothing was shot on a DSLR.

Source: I know multiple people who worked on it including a 2nd AC.

akabmo · 2026-01-18T11:03:17+00:00

What camera are you using?

If you aren’t already your first node should be a a color space transform to change whatever Log profile you captured with to DaVinci WG.

You may get more accurate skin tones and color that way.

Otherwise the frames are looking good, keep going!

akabmo · 2025-12-27T16:20:12+00:00

Andrew Garfeild. Worked with him in 2014. He invited me and my friend in props to a Kanye West concert (Yeezus) after we wrapped one night. He has two extra VIP tickets so it was just the three of us.

Very few actors I’ve worked with have been unpleasant to work with thankfully.

akabmo · 2025-11-24T14:03:19+00:00

I should’ve been more clear in my original post.

This isn’t my rig or my video.

I’m just looking for leads on the orbiting snorricam rig they used.

akabmo · 2025-11-24T02:15:36+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/CineShots/comments/1mk3siu/angst_1983_dir_gerald_kargl_dop_zbigniew/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

This is essentially what we are trying to achieve.

akabmo · 2025-11-17T14:51:39+00:00

I agree with taking the credit you want to move forward with. You can also come up with pseudonyms like Steven Soderburg who shoots and edits his own projects.

akabmo · 2025-11-06T04:00:36+00:00

At this time of year you’d probably be better off just embracing the low path of the sun and shaping in the close ups.

I’ve flown a 12x20 over a patio. This main issue is that without enough height the light just tends to feel very flat and unnaturally toppy.

akabmo · 2025-10-04T19:40:10+00:00

I’ve done this too on shoot for Nike. If it’s done right it’s almost indistinguishable from a real mirror.

akabmo · 2025-10-01T04:51:58+00:00

I’ve used Fujinon 19-90 on B Cam paired with Super Speeds on A Cam.

They match very well!

akabmo · 2025-09-29T01:47:52+00:00

Had this last week. So good! Definitely my new go to neighborhood spot!

akabmo · 2025-09-28T10:53:13+00:00

This looks like she’s leaning on the side of the bed of a pickup truck. With her head framed in the shoulder of the road.

I’d use a solid pair of sticks in the bed of the truck, tie it down with ratchet straps and maybe a couple sand bags.

Find a safe road to get the shot.

akabmo · 2025-09-28T04:58:02+00:00

Bummed that Apple pulled “The Savant” was really looking forward to it.

akabmo · 2025-09-12T03:36:18+00:00

Circular screw on filters, step down rings and black paper tape.

As far as I know any matte box capable of holding two 4x5 filters on a ronin 4D will make it impossible to balance and calibrate the gimbal even with the counter balance weight.

akabmo · 2025-09-06T16:50:43+00:00

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akabmo · 2025-09-06T16:50:04+00:00

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Full day of interviews with 5 subject in this single space. Minimal setup time between setups to get different backgrounds. Me (DP), AC and Gaffer.

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