Top-Level Continuity on ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 2 with DIT Chandler Tucker 7 min read

Top-Level Continuity on ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 2 with DIT Chandler Tucker

DP Michael Simmonds brought DIT Chandler Tucker onto the set of the second season of 'The Righteous Gemstones,' for two weeks to fix discrepancies between dailies and raw footage. However, after Michael saw how Chandler could provide top-level continuity between shots, scenes, and episodes by way of recorded references in Silverstack Lab, Chandler stayed on for the remainder of the season. In this interview, Chandler shares his thorough workflow, as well as what made it so valuable to the DP.

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The Importance of Metadata in Post-Production Roles  21 min read

The Importance of Metadata in Post-Production Roles 

Camera metadata doesn't play a huge role on set, so why is it important? The answer to that question lies deep within post-production workflows. In this interview, Digital Cinematography expert David Stump shares insights into the importance of metadata through his own experiences in various post-production roles.

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My DIT Cart: Facundo Ferreira 9 min read

My DIT Cart: Facundo Ferreira

With a background in software development and a passion for storytelling, the role of DIT comes quite naturally to Facundo Ferreira. However, he finds that not everyone on set places the same importance and value on the role of the DIT. In this interview, Facundo shares his DIT cart- personalized with Robocups and neon tape, as well as the challenge of unclear working dynamics on set.

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Pomfort Basics

Mastering Common Scenarios in Livegrade 12 min read

Mastering Common Scenarios in Livegrade

Comprehensive applications like Livegrade Pro/Studio ensure maximum adaptability on set. To help you master all possible integrations and eliminate room for error, we've come up with some solutions to the most frequently asked questions of Livegrade Pro/Studio users.

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The Pomfort Account 5 min read

The Pomfort Account

The Pomfort Account is an easy and transparent solution to personal license management. In this article, we explain why we created the Pomfort Account, and how it contributes to the overall licensing concept.

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Pomfort Basics

Timecode in Digital Cinematography – An Overview 9 min read

Timecode in Digital Cinematography – An Overview

Digital film cameras automatically generate timecode upon recording. In this article, we discuss how timecode is used for some tasks like syncing audio and offline editing and conforming, as well as its limitations as a way to uniquely identify individual frames shot during a film production.

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My DIT Cart: Jaime Lucero Jr. 8 min read

My DIT Cart: Jaime Lucero Jr.

Jaime Lucero Jr.'s DIT cart attracts people to it like a moth to a flame. Whether it's due to the flashy LED strip lights, or Jaime's warm and welcoming vibe, this Atlanta-based commercial DIT views his cart as both his own efficient workstation and a professionally inviting place for everyone on set.

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