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JAKOB OWENS

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Amazing NEW Split Diopter FX Filter!

Today my company PRISM LENS FX turned 1 years old! In celebration of that milestone we decided to drop our latest addition to the #PrismLensFx family... the "Split Diopter FX Filter"! For years as DP’s we’d use split diopters to create FX in camera, but always struggled to hold it in front of the lens, while pulling focus, and operating at the same time. With our version you can thread right onto your lens, and rotate to dial in your desired effect! Pre-Order today and save $25! I can't wait to see what every creator around the world ends up shooting and creating with this new filter! Thank you so much for your support! Love y'all!

SPLIT DIOPTER FX FILTER:

https://www.prismlensfx.com/products/split-diopter-fx-filter

tags: split diopter, fx, fx filter, photography filter, video filter, cine, cinematography, cinematographer, split diopters, split diopter camera filter, camera filter, camera filters
Monday 12.09.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Video Editing SplitScreen Mattes For Any Edit Software!

One of my favorite video editing assets that I’ve ever created. I use my first pack for sooo many videos and after the big positive response on the first pack I put this new pack together to add even more split screen matte overlays!

get them here: https://www.tropiccolour.com/filmassets/split-screen-film-mattes-vol-2

Save an extra 10% with my personal code BN10

80 Split Screen Film Mattes

  • 20 Black Mattes / 20 White Mattes / 20 Red Mattes / 20 Yellow Mattes

  • 8K (8192 x 4320) PNG files / easy drag & drop

  • No rotoscoping or keying / All assets have the alpha channel pre keyed out

  • Designed from 8mm / 16mm / 35mm negatives

  • Features unique rounded corners, edges, and texture found typically found on film

tags: splitscreen mattes, filmmaking, video editing, video effects, videos, video editor, video assets, video editing assets, splitscreen mattesvfx, cinematography, adobe premiere, tropic colour
Tuesday 10.22.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Why You're Filmmaking Gear Doesn't Mean Sh*t!

Go into 2019 with a new attitude! Just create...don't make excuses about your gear. Tell great stories and master your content and stories with the gear you have at your disposal!It’s about the person behind the piece of gear not the gear itself! - Jakob Owens

tags: filmmaking, cinematography, videography, filmmaking tips, filmmaking advice, photography, photography tips
Tuesday 01.01.19
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

PrismLensFx

Out of demand for needing a solution to mount a prism in front of our lenses my business partner and I searched the web for something, but to no avail... It was then that we sat down and developed something to solve this problem for not just us, but the tons of other filmmakers and photographers with a similar issue. After several months of R&D www.prismlensfx.com was brought to life! We're pumped that so many of ya'll are just as excited for this new product and company as we are! We have so many more ideas and creative solutions for filmmakers and photographers and can't wait to continue to develop them and find new and creative ways to help people create and tell their stories. Pre-order our new PrismLensFX bundles before January 1st 2019 and save 25% off the final cost! https://www.prismlensfx.com

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tags: prisms, prism, prism photography, prism videography, cinematography, videography, filmmaking, photography
Wednesday 12.26.18
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

New 1 Light Filmmaking Exercise/Challenge!

So the other day I had an idea for a fun filmmaking exercise...the idea was to create a unique scene within the confines of my house using only 1 light! A few years back I remember seeing something from Brandon Li that was done in a similar way, and this recent memory gave me the spark to create a new filmmaking challenge/exercise for filmmakers out there! So the challenge is as such....Pick a room in your house (a boring one) and create the most cinematic visuals you can within that space using only 1 single light. It can be any light, but only 1! Once you've created your visuals post the 1-2 minute video to your youtube and or Instagram with the same title #BoringRoom1LightChallenge. Then post a series of your 3 favorite stills that best exemplifies the cinematography from the challenge to Instagram in a layout format and use the hashtag #BoringRoom1LightChallenge. In any craft you should always be working on honing your skills, practicing, working towards trying new things and developing your style as a creative. I hope this exercise challenges a lot of you guys and you find some fun in it! Jakob Owens

tags: filmmaking, filmmaking tips, film lighting, lighting for film, cinematography, cinematography tips, lighting for video, how to light a film, how to light a scene, aputure lighting, buffnerds media, film, short film, film challenge, film exercise, cinematography exercise
Wednesday 12.05.18
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Jakob Owens 2018 Directors/Editors Reel!

2018 was another great year! It was full of fun, exciting, and new projects, many of which I couldn’t share in this new reel as they haven’t been released yet, but here is my updated 2018 Directors/Editors Reel!

tags: jakob owens, director, jakob owens director, videography, filmmaking, cinematography, cinematographer, editor, la director, los angeles, arizona, production company, buffnerds media, buffnerds
Tuesday 12.04.18
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

So You Want To Shoot Music Videos?!

I'm often asked not only how I got my start shooting/directing music videos but how I can assist and direct others to following the proper steps needed for them to do the same. As a result, I've created this new youtube video breaking down my story as well as the much needed steps to making this dream a reality! -Jakob OWens

tags: music videos, making music videos, filmmaking, cinematography, how to shoot music videos, how to direct music videos, music video tips, filmmaking tips, video production, video production tips
Monday 06.11.18
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

T-Shirts For Filmmakers!

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There's not to many options out there when it comes to great Filmmaking related T-Shirts. As I noticed the hole in the market for this type of gear I decided to partner with BIF FX to create the worlds best T-Shirts for Filmmakers, Cinematographers, & Editors alike! Click the link below to be taken to the store of over 40+ unique filmmaking T-Shirt designs! - Jakob Owens

Filmmakers T-Shirts: http://www.big-filmmakers.com?ref=4

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tags: film, filmmakers, filmmaking t-shirts, filmmakers t-shirts, film t-shirts, cinematography, editors, merch, filmmaking merch, filmmaking clothes
Monday 01.08.18
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Cinematography Of Bone Thugs - Fantasy (Music Video Breakdown)

We've recently been receiving a lot of comments and questions regarding how we light and shoot our videos. As always I've always loved to share behind the scenes information with you guys, and this is no different.  Enjoy this Bone Thugs "FANTASY" music video cinematography breakdown below! - Jakob Owens

tags: bone thugs, bone thugs videos, fantasy, fantasy music video, cinematography, cinematography breakdown, music video breakdown, bone thugs bts, filmmaking
Sunday 07.09.17
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Cinematography Breakdown Of A Bone Thugs Music video!

We've recently been receiving a lot of comments and questions regarding how we light and shoot our videos. As always I've always loved to share behind the scenes information with you guys, and this is no different. So I hope you guys enjoy what I hope to be the first of many "Cinematography Breakdowns" of my videos/films! Enjoy this Bone Thugs "If Heaven Had A Cellphone" music video cinematography breakdown below! - Jakob Owens

tags: cinematography, cinematographer, cinematography breakdown, lighting, film, filmmaking, music video, behind the scenes, bone thugs, jakob owens, thomas taugher
Monday 07.03.17
Posted by Jakob Owens
 

Director Los Angeles California