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Welcome to what I call the "Playbook". The playbook includes "plays" for how to cover PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS using gear from each kit level (Minimal, Basic, or Advanced). The Filmmaker's Playbook Minimal Still based on my #1 tip "Always shoot with (at least) two cameras" the "Minimal" kit consists of 1 camera and 1 cell phone. Basic The "Basic" kit introduces the use of my "dual-camera cage" which can increase production value by capturing two simultaneous shots on 2 interchangeable-lens cameras. Advanced While the "Advanced" kit still incorporates the 2-camera rig for on-location shoots, it adds using a 3-camera rig system in conjunction with an HDMI switcher in the studio, plus a 4th camera (that's remote controlled!) INTRODUCTING THE "FILMMAKER'S PLAYBOOK" Welcome to what I call the "Filmmaker's Playbook". The playbook includes "plays" for how to cover PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS using gear from each kit level (Minimal, Basic, or Advanced). The reason I'm creating these plays is to make it easy to memorize the strategy for each type of content coverage. You may notice they're similar to football or basketball plays (in that each play has a catchy name) but the purpose of the names is not to hide the meaning (from the other team) but to make them easy to remember. ABOVE: The "PEOPLE" module includes plays for how to film people in the most common situations I have encountered, in both indoor and outdoor situations. ABOVE: The "PLACES" module includes plays for getting coverage of the interiors and exteriors of buildings under various lighting conditions. ABOVE: The "THINGS" module adds macro and other close-up plays to the coverage techniques of the PLACES module, and includes special plays focused on shooting food (something I learned from my food photography background). ABOVE: The "BONUS" module includes my favorite "plays" for all-around coverage. These are very well suited to on-location coverage in both indoor and outdoor situations. HOW TO READ PLAYS FROM THE "FILMMAKER'S PLAYBOOK" KEY POINTS FOR LEARNING TO READ PLAYS FROM THE "FILMMAKER'S PLAYBOOK" There Are 3 Playbooks (Minimal, Basic, Advanced) This is based on the kit (gear) that is used for the play Every Play is Numbered The Minimal playbook uses 100-series numbers (100, 101, 102, etc.) The Basic playbook uses 200-series numbers (200, 201, 202, etc.) The Advanced playbook uses 300-series numbers (300, 301, 302, etc.) There Is An INDOOR and An OUTDOOR Version of Each Play The INDOOR version will be listed first (and is always an EVEN number) The OUTDOOR version will be listed second (and is always an ODD number) Plays Are Built On a Clock System (An Analog Clock) The "subject" (the PERSON, PLACE or THING being filmed) will almost always be at the center of the clock dial* *The exception is for PLACES. PLACES are often around you, so they cannot be placed in the center of the clock. Every Play Will Cover "LIGHTS, CAMERAS & AUDIO!" LIGHTS: Shows where the lights are placed (on the clock dial) what type of light is used, and other details. CAMERAS: Shows where the cameras are placed, what lens is used, and other camera-related details. AUDIO: Shows where the microphones are placed, what type of microphones, etc. SAMPLE PLAY: SUMMARY: Set up the 1st light straight out to the side (at arm's length) from the camera, with diffusion, then set up the 2nd light directly across the clock dial, 2m or 6.6ft behind the subject. LIGHTS: #1 (SOFT)600-LED🕖7:00->2m/6.6ft #2 (OPEN)400-LED🕑2:00->2m/6.6ft CAMERAS: #1 (WIDE)35\24\17🕕6:00->2m/6.6ft #2 (TIGHT)70\50\35🕕6:00->2m/6.6ft AUDIO: #1 Lavalier🕕N/A->0m/0ft, ON #2 Shotgun🕛12:00->1m/3.3ft ABOVE GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY WE DO AFFILIATE PROGRAMS WE PARTICIPATE IN, AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND, AFFILIATE PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THE AMAZON ASSOCIATES PROGRAM) WHICH PROVIDE A SMALL COMMISSION TO ME (AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU) WHEN YOU MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH ONE OF THE LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE.

Since this website is all about saving money by getting the film look with cheap filmmaking cameras (even though I "always shoot with 2 cameras") my memes mostly focus on the low budget filmmaking culture...as well as a few "former photographer" jokes. REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. REAL REVIEWS CAMERAS TAVT EN-EL15 Batteries (for Nikon) & PD20W Fast Charger BASIC KIT VIEW Quantaray AF 70-300 4-5.6 LD ADVANCED KIT VIEW Viltrox EF-M2II [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Tokina 11-16 2.8 ii ADVANCED KIT VIEW GoPro HERO7 Black MINIMAL KIT VIEW GoPro HERO4 Silver MINIMAL KIT VIEW Viltrox NF-M43X [NOT IN KIT] VIEW GoPro HERO4 Black [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Panasonic GX85 BASIC KIT VIEW Panasonic G7 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Panasonic GH4 [INDOOR ONLY] VIEW Panasonic FZ1000 ADVANCED KIT VIEW Panasonic G85 MINIMAL KIT VIEW GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY

Since this website is all about saving money by getting the film look with cheap filmmaking cameras (even though I "always shoot with 2 cameras") my memes mostly focus on the low budget filmmaking culture...as well as a few "former photographer" jokes. REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. REAL REVIEWS LIGHTS PHOTOOLEX Tofu RGB Video Light BASIC KIT VIEW RALENO 19.5W LED Video Soft Light Panel BASIC KIT VIEW SmallRig RC 60B COB Video Light ADVANCED KIT VIEW ULANZI MT-79 BASIC KIT VIEW Vidpro DSLR Camera Holster Case ADVANCED KIT VIEW Meike MK-Y600BR [NOT IN KIT] VIEW GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY

Since this website is all about saving money by getting the film look with cheap filmmaking cameras (even though I "always shoot with 2 cameras") my memes mostly focus on the low budget filmmaking culture...as well as a few "former photographer" jokes. REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of more budget gear. REAL REVIEWS & MORE Samsung U28E590D [NOT IN KIT] VIEW ALLPOWERS R600 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Forbidden Road Camping Stool BASIC KIT VIEW Wisdompro Credit Card Holder (with Memory Card Slots) [NOT IN KIT] VIEW SAMSUNG Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch ADVANCED KIT VIEW Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard WORKSTATIONS VIEW RAINSMORE Camera Bag BASIC KIT VIEW YOREPEK Travel Backpack Extra Large BASIC KIT VIEW Gerber Gear Suspension 12-in-1 EDC Multi-Plier Multitool [NOT IN KIT] VIEW DJI Power 1000 (Version 1) [NOT IN KIT] VIEW GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY

Since this website is all about saving money by getting the film look with cheap filmmaking cameras (even though I "always shoot with 2 cameras") my memes mostly focus on the low budget filmmaking culture...as well as a few "former photographer" jokes. REAL REVIEWS Long-term reviews of budget photo & video gear. REAL REVIEWS AUDIO Neoteck NTK 059 Amplifier ADVANCED KIT VIEW COMICA VM20 Shotgun Microphone BASIC KIT VIEW Movo SMM2 Microphone Shock Mount BASIC KIT VIEW 7RYMS iRAY DW30 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Zoom F2-BT BASIC KIT VIEW Zoom H1n [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Yamaha Steinberg UR22MKII [NOT IN KIT] VIEW IEM Case (for Zoom F2) MINIMAL KIT VIEW Zoom F2 MINIMAL KIT VIEW THE PERFECT PART [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Zoom H1essential ADVANCED KIT VIEW ULANZI MT-44 BASIC KIT VIEW Zoom H1 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Deity V-Mic D3 Pro [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Zoom H2n ADVANCED KIT VIEW Zoom F1 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Aiworth E-36 [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Tascam DR-60d mkII [NOT IN KIT] VIEW Saramonic Blink500 B1W [NOT IN KIT] VIEW GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY

Our goal is to create 100% REAL photos & videos (without A.I.). So, we came up with our custom lens-sensor specific camera settings & LUTs to process the images. The reason we do this, we think it renders more realistic-looking images (than heavy post-processing). The key ingredient that makes this all work is our custom camera settings. REAL SCENES Images of 100% REAL People, Places & Things (No Generative A.I.) Sort by CITY

I love to help people (from beginners to "old" photographers alike) discover that photography and video can be easy...and affordable! BEHIND-THE-SCENES SELECT YOUR SORT: SHOT SCENE SEQUENCE FILTER by CITY If an image is black & white, final photos or videos are in post-production (check back & refresh page). Also, as an Amazon Associate, I receive a commission from qualifying purchases if you buy after you click on one of our links (and there's no additional cost to you). 80mm SeaTac Canadian Geese at Angle Lake Park #1 FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 592mm SeaTac Canadian Geese at Angle Lake Park #2 FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 135mm SeaTac Canadian Geese at Angle Lake Park #3 FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 485mm Tacoma Research Boat by Browns Point FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 37mm SeaTac Angle Lake Park 1 FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 37mm SeaTac Angle Lake Park 2 FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 412mm Des Moines Waterfront Pier Yellow Sunset FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 592mm Renton Coulon Pier from Right of Stairs FILTER: None LENS: Leica 25-400 2.8-4.0 ADAPTER: None (Integrated Lens) SENSOR: 1" (Panasonic FZ1000) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. Des Moines #1 Coin-Operated Binocular at Marina FILTER: None LENS: Sigma 17-35 2.8-4 EX ADAPTER: Nikon F/G to M43 SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GH5) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. Seattle I-5 Overpass on Holgate to N (MID) FILTER: None LENS: Panasonic 12-60 3.5-5.6 ADAPTER: None (Native Mount) SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GH5) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 300mm Tukwila River by Interurban with Blue Heron FILTER: None LENS: Quantaray 70-300 4-5.6 LD ADAPTER: Nikon F/G to M43 SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GH5) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 35mm Des Moines Waterfront Walk & Orange Sunset FILTER: None LENS: Nikon 18-55 ii ADAPTER: Nikon F/G to M43 SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 24mm Des Moines Waterfront Walk by the Big Tree FILTER: None LENS: Panasonic 12-60 3.5-5.6 ADAPTER: None (Native Mount) SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 50mm Des Moines Waterfront Pier with Orange Sunset FILTER: None LENS: Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX ADAPTER: Nikon F/G to M43 SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 24mm Des Moines Waterfront Pier with Yellow Sunset FILTER: None LENS: Panasonic 12-60 3.5-5.6 ADAPTER: None (Native Mount) SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 12mm Des Moines Waterfront Boat Dock at Sunset FILTER: None Panasonic 12-60 3.5-5.6 ADAPTER: None (Native Mount) SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor. 18mm Des Moines Sitting on Bench at the Beach Park FILTER: None Sigma 18-35 1.8 ART ADAPTER: Nikon F/G to M43 SENSOR: 2x (Panasonic GX85) SHOT DATA GET ACCESS *Shot composition/framing is based on both the lens focal length and the sensor crop factor.

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waterfront pier with orange sunset and people looking out over water ©2022 SilverLight Photo Co. The above content is 100% REAL (and no A.I. or Photoshop tricks were used to make it). Waterfront Pier with Orange Sunset < All Scenes Behind-the-Scenes SUPPORT US TO GET FULL BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS (& PRODUCTION DETAILS) GET ACCESS GENERAL NOTES (Parking, etc.) This was shot during the construction phase of certain parts of the Des Moines Marina. Yes, the colors were quite amazing. After all the construction noise died down on this evening, this orange sunset was almost as beautiful as the silence. I have to admit my white balance was set to be a bit too warm (color temperature wise) but I didn't add any hype to the colors in post-production at all. The camera was a Panasonic GX85 (Micro Four Thirds camera) with an adapted Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX (on a Nikon F/G mount TILT/SHIFT adapter). *As A.I. (artificial intelligence) started sneaking into the photo & video production industries, I decided to go for 100% realism in my work. What this means for me, is to shoot for realistic-looking photos and video content. My approach includes using custom, lens-sensor specific CAMERA SETTINGS (and sometimes lens-sensor LUTs when needed). I never use A.I. to generate images, and I don't do tricks using Photoshop. There are adjustments I make to produce more accurate PRINTS but my goal is to limit editing as much as possible.

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Tall trees at angle lake park by restrooms and park sign ©2025 SilverLight Photo Co. The above content is 100% REAL (and no A.I. or Photoshop tricks were used to make it). Angle Lake Park 1 < All Scenes Behind-the-Scenes SUPPORT US TO GET FULL BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS (& PRODUCTION DETAILS) GET ACCESS GENERAL NOTES (Parking, etc.) The location is Angle Lake Park, and it's easy to find (and get to) if you're traveling North on 99/International Boulevard, about two to 3 blocks past the light rail transit station, on 200th. Parking for the lake is immediately off the street, and while there isn't much, there were lots of spots available (in the middle of the day). I love the Panasonic FZ1000, so if I complain about not having had more than one camera, I'm not saying I don't appreciate it! But, there were a few shots, especially the one with the tall pine trees, where I would have liked to use a perspective control (tilt/shift) lens to keep things looking more real (because I had to angle the camera upward, the trees turned out looking kind of angled). *As A.I. (artificial intelligence) started sneaking into the photo & video production industries, I decided to go for 100% realism in my work. What this means for me, is to shoot for realistic-looking photos and video content. My approach includes using custom, lens-sensor specific CAMERA SETTINGS (and sometimes lens-sensor LUTs when needed). I never use A.I. to generate images, and I don't do tricks using Photoshop. There are adjustments I make to produce more accurate PRINTS but my goal is to limit editing as much as possible.