My website has moved!

I wanted to let everyone who still visits this site know that I have moved to a new updated website at tomantosfilms.com .

So please from now on go to the new website if you'd like to contact me or see my latest tutorials. Thanks!!!

I just posted a new music video I did for SONY BMG'S band CRASH PARALLEL. The concept was simple... tell a story through a series of moving oil paintings. The execution of it was not so simple. It's the first time I tried to do a video of this kind, and I learned a lot along the way.

Here is the video... enjoy!

New Videos and Tutorials!

Hi everyone, I haven't been updating my blog cuz Ive been super busy with work lately so here is a quick post.

I did a new video as a test and for fun... a spoof of the games Call of Duty and Crysis... you can watch that BELOW.

Also, I've posted a few new tutorials which you can find on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL

and finaly here is a new music video that I did which premiered recently online and on TV.

Enjoy it!

BACK HOME!

As some of you may know, I've been back to Ecuador for the past month and a half to finish a documentary about Montanita.

While there I haven't been able to update my blog as the internet access was limited, but I'm back at it again! I uploaded a new filmmaking tutorial which shows what I've been up to while in Ecuador.

I also have a new contest till the end of February which you can check out HERE.

Here is the new tutorial!

Basic Framing & Angles

I got a new tutorial up on my youtube channel where I talk about the basics of shot framing and angles. I also explain some of the different effects you get when using various lenses and how lens size has nothing to do with framing. All too often people ask me "What's a good lens for a medium shot" etc. I really can't answer that question since a different lens might be good in each situation.

DINNER DATE - SHORT FILM SCHOOL

I got great news for all the moviemakers out there... my short film Dinner Date is finaly out on DVD. You can buy it by clicking on the STORE button on my website or by going here: http://www.tlapro.com/STORE.aspx

The DVD comes with loads of new filmmaking tutorials that covers topics like script writing, storyboarding, equipment, placing the camera, editing, sound, etc. I show you exactly what I did to make this film happen.

This is a special order DVD, not mass produced like regular hollywood films - so copies are limited. Get yours today before they're gone!

CAMERA DOLLY!

I have a new tutorial where I explain how I made my own camera dolly that can support the weight of the camera, camera operator and even a focus puller if need be.

The cost is around $120 (give or take; depends where you buy the materials)

Things you'll need are:
Plywood $10
Skateboard wheels $50
(or you can buy ready camera dolly wheels that rotate from many online stores like HERE)
Seat $25
6' of tracks $20
Handle $10
Metal hook $5

PLUS the tools to make this with!

Check out the video below: