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As filmmakers, we are in love with the art and craft of one takes. Way back in film school we saw how the legends used them such as Martin Scorsese in “Goodfellas” and Orson Wells in “Touch of Evil”.

DP, Tim Arasheben gives us an inside look at what it's like to shot with Canon's 50-1000mm lens on set on the short film, “Connections." Learn the pros and cons of the lens, along with info about the short and what projects Arasheben has set for the future.

Adam Santelli is a film and music video cinematographer who's worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Marilyn Manson, Selena Gomez, Ludacris and The Ramones. He recently worked on Netflix's upcoming film 13: The Musical and previously worked on Disney’s Descendents 3.

As we gear up for 2017 NAB, I could not think of a better time to step back and look at the incredible amount of choices (zoom or prime) when it comes to selecting what you deem as the best lens or group of lenses for your next shoot. But there are some really important considerations to think about when lining up your next project. Before we delve into lens heaven and look at some current models, let’s hit pause and look at few thinking points that might make for some good food for thought.

The Super Bowl Halftime production is simply like no other. Imagine taking most of your tried and true production practices and chucking them out the window. You know, things like days to set up, rehearse, tweak cameras and lighting and all of those good “normal” practices that you have done for years.

On any given production set, there are a wide variety of jobs that help bring each and every project to life - including editing, coloring, producing, directing - the list goes on. Historically speaking, the industry has been male-dominated. The Celluloid Ceiling Report states that by role, women comprised 18% of directors, 19% of writers, 25% of executive producers, 31% of producers, 21% of editors, and 7% of cinematographers last year. Films with at least one woman director employed substantially more women in other key behind-the-scenes roles than films with exclusively male directors. However, the tides are changing, and quickly. An increasing number of incredible women are assuming these roles and are continuing to have a major impact on the industry as a whole. Each year, we aim to spotlight a few of these incredible women, to help shed a light on their stories, as well as inspire other women to bring their own dreams and talent to life.