Color Grading
Video: Getting That Film Look - Dehancer Film Emulation In Davinci & Final Cut Pro X
In this video, I explore Dehancer, the leading film emulation software for DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Premiere.
Olaf de Fleur
Creative unlocker. At your disposal. I direct and write films. Two-decade experience. Fifteen films. Sold high concepts. Corporate consultant.
Documentary
Our Documentary Wins The Grand Jury Prize For 'Best Documentary Film' at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Festival
We are thrilled to announce that our film, "King Of The Butterflies," has won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Film Festival!
Film Class
My Class: Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Is Now Available To Buy And Download
I’m happy to announce that my film class "How To Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Project," is now available for purchase and download here on my personal website. This means you can watch it offline anytime, anywhere, and own it forever.
Creative Anxiety
Creating an Adaptive Creativity System
There is no Nike commercial that can orchestrate your inner music. There is no "just do it" for the complex strings that compose us.
Personal Stuff
A Miscarriage And A Rainbow
With the miscarriage came the raw reality of existence, accompanied by the physical and mental vulnerability of being a leaf on life's tree.
Writing
My Exciting Experiment Of Typing Slowly On My Keyboard
This blog post is a meditative journaling entry. A flowing of words. I delve into the introspective journey of how simple changes in my daily writing tools, in this case typing slower on my keyboard, impacts my thoughts.
Screenplay
The Importance Of Starting Your Film With Silence
Recently, I had the opportunity to view two films: "Napoleon" and "Ferrari," wanted to share a brief thought about the importance of using symbolism and metaphors in filmmaking.
Writing Character: A List Of Value Changes For Writing
Here below is a basic 'cheat sheet' overview of how characters can change in your story. In my film classes, I always stress that CHANGE is what makes people become curious about your story. Change is the plus and minus of the attention battery in our human world,
Film Class
Free Lesson: Balance of Exposition Dialogue
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: Balance of Exposition In Story
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Novelty: Overcoming the Fear and Pain in Writing
I hesitate to start writing because I can't seem to find the time for it. My resistance stems from a reluctance to face an uncomfortable truth, which becomes apparent every time I try to write.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Character Development
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Screenwriting
The Crown: A Perfect Writing Example
The Crown features the most symmetrical writing, the most aesthetical, without being devoid of life, as is often the case with beautiful things.
Free Lesson: Introduction To Metaphor
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Writing
Big Tiny Tips That Help Me Write
I pay more attention to the 'soil and roots' of my writing process. My body, my mental state, nutrition and sleep.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Metaphors In Cinematography
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"