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Dial: Shot and Edited by Stewart Read in California.

Stewart Read — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:02:33 +0000

Watch this space.

Burlesque: Directed by Dean Freeman, shot by Stewart Read on 5D in Los Angeles.

Stewart Read — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:17:14 +0000

This is the third and final fashion film I shot that was directd by Dean Freeman in LA late last year (this one in Malibu right on Pacific Coast Highway - 101). Edit by Darren Baldwin at Final Cut, beautiful grade by Rushes, London.

The Blind Venetian. Spoof Cinema Commercial by Stewart Read

Stewart Read — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:43:19 +0000

This is a spoof cinema commercial that I shot whilst in Venice on another job.

I Directed/shot/edited/graded/sound mixed the film and co-wrote the script.

Huge thanks to the absolutely amazing impressionist Pete Walsh who did the voice and co wrote the script with me. Many thanks also to the razor sharp Dr. Andrew Hempleman for the initial VO idea.

LA Gangs: Directed by Dean Freeman, shot by Stewart Read on 5D

Stewart Read — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:50:22 +0000

A fresh slice of life/reportage style film I shot with director Dean Freeman recently in LA. Inspired track choice - the interesting and authentic characters featured here lend credibility to the film. Editor Darren Baldwin at Final Cut, grade by Rushes, London.

BMW: The Bavarian Experience + Elms Modern Retailing

Stewart Read — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:15:07 +0000

This are two new films I recently shot and edited for Pursuit Communications and their client BMW. These pieces showcase award winning BMW Dealership, Bavarian and Innovative Modern Retailing proponents, Elms.

Shot on my moire modified 5DMKII, lit by my Kino Flo Diva's, edit, colour grade and mix in Media Composer HD.

Please watch this in full frame mode - the resolution is much higher.

Phillious Williams Micro Doco. Shot and Edited by Stewart Read

Stewart Read — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:12:36 +0000

Just in the middle of shooting a micro documentary about awesome Southend outfit Phillious Williams, these guys are destined for greatness. Very cinematic and atmospheric vibe..

Many thanks to Josh Fry for excellent assistance and 7D work.

Here are 4 shots from the film which I am in the process of shooting and edting still..

The final film will be premiered in a preview theatre in Soho early 2012.

Young Love: Directed by Dean Freeman, shot by Stewart Read on 5D in Los Angeles.

Stewart Read — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:15 +0000

A fashion short film I shot for Director Dean Freeman in LA in October this year - I love the light in Malibu ! Editor Darren Baldwin at Final Cut, grade by Rushes, London.

Mosaic Anti Aliasing/Moire filter. Just upgraded my 5Ds. Breathtaking

Stewart Read — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:50:50 +0000

Just received my Mosaic Anti Aliasing/Moire filter this morning. This product is a revolution. We all love the 5D film look, short depth of field charactersitics, great super fast L lenses and form factor. Uptil now Moire and Aliasing occasionaly reared their ugly heads - not an issue unique to the 5D - the brilliant £20k Sony F3 has some moire issues of it's own.

This product seems to perform a miracle, greatly improving the perceived resolution and Moire/Aliasing evident in the standard 5D. This product will bring great benefits to my future 5D projects.

Joe McElderry: Lit and Shot by Stewart Read

Stewart Read — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:44:22 +0000

Recently shot this for Peacock Design and Decca. Using my two 5D's in the iconic Metropolis Studios building in West London. Joe recorded this vocal live as we shot - he has a very powerful voice in the flesh ! Edit and Grade courtesy of David Meyer.

Pure Sports Medicine for Pendragon.

Stewart Read — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:35:53 +0000

Just spent 2 days shooting 200 highly specialised exercise sequences for Pendragon Productions (@pendragonpro) and their client Pure Sports Medicine. Great support from the team including Producer/Director Alex Vero and second camera action from Paddy Scott.