Wes, thanks so much for your kind words, and yes! the book will make excellent Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza gifts!! Pre-order now while supplies last :) And thanks for working on the aptly named film Loser with Peter: An essential film in Slamdance lore!

Wow, thanks so much!! There's a little chapter in the book about the MirvishScope, too!! So glad it's working out, and I'd love to see what you're shooting!

well said! I talk quite a bit more in the book about why "dressing like a director" is key, but treating cast and crew with respect is more important. But can you really "dress like a nice person"? If so, then yes!

Thanks!!

Well, it's not a panacea - that's for sure. I talk about it much more extensively in the book. I'm not saying that would work for still photographers. DPs don't love it either - the angles and lighting are never going to be optimal if you reposition. BUT if you talk to any editor - especially TV editors - and most film ones, you'll find that zooming and repositioning is a lot more common than you think. We did extensive resolution tests on my film BETWEEN US, and found we could zoom in 150% and still hold the resolution well enough for the final output. That allowed us remarkable freedom in post, and saved endless time on set - particularly with a two-camera shoot (and that was all with an ASC cinematographer's blessing).

No, thank you!