The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara (4K) BLACKMILK STUDIO 2018-07-17 | Directed, produced and photographed by Macgregormacgregor.worksShot on a modified Sony F35 to achieve optimum lightness and speed through the Saharan landscapes, without sacrificing on image quality.BTS article by American Cinematographer magazine: www.ascmag.com/articles/photographing-the-mauritania-railway-backbone-of-the-saharaThe Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara is a documentary film directed by MacGregor. Concepted and produced in partnership with Antonio Aguilar, Tim Hyten, and Aaron Mckenzie, the film also features a score by award-winning composer Rhian Sheehan.Built to transport Mauritania’s vast iron ore reserves, the Mauritania Railway is a 704-kilometer line that cuts through the Sahara Desert on its way from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast.At 3-kilometers in length, trains on this line are among the longest and heaviest in the world. Passenger cars are sometimes attached to the train, but more often men opt to stow away atop the hopper cars, where daytime temperatures exceed 40°C. Death from falls is common.The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara follows the journey of Malick, a 27 year-old merchant who relies on the train for his livelihood, even as he risks death each time he climbs aboard. Despite the danger, the train is a lifeline for Malick and the families that live along the railway’s path.Over a two year period, the crew behind The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara embedded themselves in the community of men and women who depend on the train for their livelihood. The result is a cinematic yet immersive glimpse into a way of life that exists nowhere else in the world.Macgregor and his team shot this film entirely on a Sony F35 camera, which they modified with a Nikon mount in the pursuit of lightness and a wider array of available lenses. A 25-pound camera setup is far from ideal when shooting atop a moving train, but the resulting filmic quality gives audiences a view of Western Saharan landscapes that they’ve never seen before.In addition to his career as a commercial director and cinematographer, Macgregor has also garnered praise for his narrative films. Coming on the heels of his award-winning films Similo (2014) and Los Angeles 1991 (2015), The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara expands upon MacGregor’s ability to make a landscape, as much as any human, a character in the unfolding drama.The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara represents the proposed first installment of “Colliding Worlds,” a new series which explores some of the world’s most remote, harsh, and breathtaking environments, where traditional lifestyles collide with the modern world. These regions, too easily dismissed by travelers, are in fact backdrops for beautiful human pageants that play out every day. In the back of our minds, we know these places exist but we never stop to think that human life goes on there everyday – and it goes on in fascinating ways. The Mauritania Railway: Backbone of the Sahara is earning early praise, including the top prize for cinematography at the XVI International Film Festival of Almeria, and the jury prize for stylistic achievement and best cinematography at the Social Impact Media Awards 2018. The film is currently being shown in festivals around the world, including the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the Moscow International Documentary Film Festival DOKer, the 41th Grenzland-Filmtage in Germany, and Cortoespaña, among others.
Bringing the Wendigo to Life - The Making of DEAL BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-05-03 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Costume Design - The Making of RED BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-05-01 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Shooting on a Glacier - The Making of ICE BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-30 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Fight Choreography - The Making of DEAL BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-29 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Maximizing Your Day - The Making of Bug BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-25 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Earthbound - The Making of EXODUS BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-25 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Shooting at Blue Hour - The Making of RED BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-24 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
3D Printing a Spacesuit - The Making of ICE BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-22 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
Series Overview - The Making of A THOUSAND SUNS BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-22 | Take a look behind the scenes of A THOUSAND SUNS. Over the next few weeks we’ll be releasing special features that highlight exactly how we brought each episode to life by using a wide variety of filmmaking techniques. We hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!A THOUSAND SUNS series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.More info at www.1Ksuns.com
TOMORROW LAND - A Thousand Suns / Episode 6 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------"TOMORROW LAND" - Episode 6Written and Directed by Ruairi RobinsonSynopsis:We’re fucked.Director Quote:This film is a love letter to my favorite corporation. I really just love corporations.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
BUG - A Thousand Suns / Episode 5 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------BUG - Episode 5Directed by Tim Hyten & MacgregorWritten by Tim Hyten & MacgregorSynopsis:Deep in the South Korean mountainside, a young domestic worker has her chores interrupted by news that will forever change her.Director Quote:In a high-tension conflict between warring powers, collateral damage comes in the form of its good citizens. A reality we’re living every day.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
EXODUS - A Thousand Suns / Episode 3 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------EXODUS - Episode 3Written & Directed by Tyson Wade JohnstonCinematography by MacgregorSynopsis:Those with means flee a climate-ravaged Earth, seeking refuge in the stars. Those without are left behind, holding onto hope.Director Quote:With Exodus, I wanted to tell the story of a family trapped in a vicious generational cycle. Real people with simple aspirations, pinned down by the overwhelming forces of class and capitalism.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
RED - A Thousand Suns / Episode 2 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------RED - Episode 2 Directed by MacgregorWritten by Phil Gelatt and JD StanleySynopsis:On the vast expanse of an alien desert, a heretic faces her accusers and casts judgment on them. Director Quote:I’ve been always drawn to the allure of a tidally locked planet's unique canvas. The perpetual dusk, set against the stark landscapes of desert and ice, offered a captivating backdrop for storytelling. The challenge of capturing the delicate interplay between light and shadow, and unraveling the human experience in such an extraordinary setting, fueled my excitement.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
DEAL - A Thousand Suns / Episode 4 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------DEAL - Episode 4Directed by MacgregorWritten by Phil GelattSynopsis:Chased across an increasingly harsh landscape, a lone rebel goes to ground, only to find herself face-to-face with older, darker, forces. Director Quote:We spent weeks choreographing a sequence inspired by the sharp, fast-cut movements of Japanese warrior films, mixed with the rough brutality of Scandinavian culture. It's a unique fusion, half samurai elegance and half Viking ferocity.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
ICE - A Thousand Suns / Episode 1 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-15 | Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.www.1Ksuns.com--------ICE- Episode 1Directed by Ruairi RobinsonWritten by Phil Gelatt & Ruairi RobinsonCinematographer MacgregorSynopsis:An advance-scout is sent to probe the frigid expanse of a distant world for signs of life, as a candidate for planetary terraforming.Director Quote:Ice is the story of mankind traveling to other worlds and sharing the richness of our culture with them.Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
A THOUSAND SUNS - scifi short film anthology OFFICIAL TRAILER BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-09 | Streaming for free on Youtube on April 15 2024 First Official Teaser Trailer from A thousand suns. Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.Produced by Blackmilk Studiowww.1Ksuns.com------------------------Episode 1 / ICE youtube.com/watch?v=RXaVgAxtYFIEpisode 2 / RED youtube.com/watch?v=9Xunff0lpugEpisode 3 / EXODUS youtube.com/watch?v=D3RsI1ZuaeAEpisode 4 / DEAL youtube.com/watch?v=e52JruYinyAEpisode 5 / BUG youtube.com/watch?v=M8rWDMXH3ro&t=2sEpisode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND” youtube.com/watch?v=hL6c0FTpZnQ
Hyundai its your journey BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-06 | directed by Isis Malpicacinematography by Macgregor
Lamborghini Revuelto – From Now On BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-01 | directed by Alessandro Paccianicinematographer MacgregorProduced by Karen films
BRCC Sand and Sky BLACKMILK STUDIO 2024-04-01 | directed by Macgregorproduced by Sweatpants mediashot on Alexa miniLF and Sony FX3 with T series
sirui vs viltrox vs dulen vs vazen quick test on Sony FX3 BLACKMILK STUDIO 2023-08-27 | Shot on Sony FX3. Don't judge sharpness as the focus might not be perfect in some shots, just using the flip out LCD.
NASCAR - anthem 75th anniversary BLACKMILK STUDIO 2023-02-20 | Directed by Mark JenkinsonDirector of photography - Macgregor
Sony FX30 resolution vs fps test 24fps, 60fps, 120fps BLACKMILK STUDIO 2022-10-10 | Sony FX30 resolution vs fps test 24fps, 60fps, 120fps
Meru anamorphic lenses test vs Todd-AO anamorphics on alexa miniLF BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-11-26 | Meru anamorphic lenses test vs Todd-AO anamorphics on alexa miniLF
Richard Gale Clavius vs Rokinon Xeen cine lenses PL mount on arri alexa MiniLF full frame BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-11-16 | RIchard Gale clavius vs Rokinon Xeen cine lenses Pl mount on arri alexa MiniLF full frame mode test review comparison
Richard Gale Clavius test1 88mm BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-06-17 | Richard Gale Clavius test1 88mmalexa mini LF
A journey through Mars BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-05-24 | Footage can be license through filmsupplyMusic by Rhian Sheehan
Canon FD 600mm f4.5 on Alexa miniLF quick test BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-04-21 | Canon FD 600mm f4.5 on Alexa miniLF quick test shot at f5.6 - gonna put this for sale, I have too many toys
Kowa anamorphics in alexa miniLF open gate. BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-02-19 | They all cover once you crop to 2.39:1. Awesome!
Arri Alexa miniLF with Kowa 75mm anamorphic in open gate mode BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-02-18 | Super cool how much the kowas cover. Pretty much full frame. I added a 10% crop because the far edges are a bit too soft and not worth it. BUt the format is amazing, going to start using this a lot I think.Quick grade in davinci, working in 4K and exported in 4K.
kowa16h + rapido FD35 + zeiss 50mm f1.8 + Alexa mini LF test BLACKMILK STUDIO 2020-01-15 | kowa16h + rapido FD35 + zeiss 50mm f1.8 + Alexa mini LF
Alexa miniLF lens test - Canon FD vs Sony Cinealta BLACKMILK STUDIO 2019-09-10 | Canon FD at 4.5KSony Cinealta at 4KNote: the 58mm is not an FD, that was an error, it's a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f2
Bmw E46 M3 Rogue Engineering M3 X-Pipe with Megan racing headers and double resonated 1st section BLACKMILK STUDIO 2019-07-02 | Bmw E46 M3 0-60 Rogue Engineering E46 M3 X-Pipe with Megan racing headers and double resonated 1st section
Panavision G series and anamorphic zoom lenses camera test on Arri Alexa mini BLACKMILK STUDIO 2019-03-09 | Panavision G series and anamorphic zoom lenses camera test on Arri Alexa mini. Shot at T3.5
1978 Dodge Aspen Super coupe BLACKMILK STUDIO 2019-01-09 | The commercial for the Dodge Aspen that never came
Sony a7III 4K video test BLACKMILK STUDIO 2018-07-17 | Super quick test shot behind the scenes on the Sony a7III while filming the Acura RDX commercial. Shot on Slog2, and my special sauce Slog to Alexa LUT mojo applied. It looks pretty decent for a 2grand camera.The real ad here (shot on Alexa mini): youtube.com/watch?v=awwCEHcssGo
