Eric Cohen
Eric Cohen has a varied background having worked in Film, Theater and the image licensing industry. He contributes to the pop culture website thisinfamous.com as both a writer and content creator and produces and co-hosts the irreverent YouTube film discussion show The CineFiles as well as its ongoing podcast. He has also been a freelance videographer, editor and motion graphics designer for six years. Past projects have included short documentaries, music videos and online entertainment for various companies including Arrow Films, Severin, the Art Directors Club, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, Django Media among many others. While you may feel compelled to respond to the many tweets and Facebook updates he provides for Adorama, he only asks that you be kind and gentle with your comments. Because when challenged, Eric often runs from danger.
Latest Posts
Canon Announces Cinema EOS C700 & XC15 Cameras
Canon has decided to give 4K pro camera enthusiasts something to talk about thanks to today’s announcement of...
The Gear of “On the Road with Alex and Henry”
Find out what gear Alex Stead and Henry Nathan used to capture stunning images during their cross-country road...
"Top Photographer with Nigel Barker:" The Latest Buzz
As we inch ever closer to the submission deadline for Adorama’s new reality series “Top Photographer with Nigel...
The Basics of Color Correction
While there are a lot of great color correction tutorials online, sometimes all one needs is a simple...
Top Photographer – Our Favorite Contenders (So Far)
For the past few weeks, we’ve been pouring over the thousands of submissions we’ve received for Adorama’s latest...
Meet The Host: “Top Photographer” With Nigel Barker
The wait is over! Adorama has teamed up with fashion photographer and television personality Nigel Barker to find...
10 Remakes That Are Just As Good as the Originals
This Friday marks the release of what is now a very controversial remake of Ivan Reitman’s “Ghostbusters.” Whether...
Nikon Unveils NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E: a Prime Telephoto Lens Delivering Beautiful Bokeh
Nikon’s got a brand new lens. The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED is a mid-telephoto prime lens promising...
Covering the Olympics: Anecdotes, Tips and Advice from Veteran Photographers
Recently, Adorama hosted yet another panel discussion presented by the photo industry blog, the Photo Brigade. Moderated by...
Netflix Originals Premiering This Month
Recently, Netflix has gained a strong reputation for quality, self-generated programming. From exclusive films like “Beasts of No...
5 Low Budget Techniques Used on Big Budget Films
Even the more expensive Hollywood productions need to cut corners or find more economic means due to budget...
Security Camera Nest Cam Moves Outdoors
A little under a year ago, security startup Nest introduced the innovative Nest Cam to an unsuspecting world....
Film Production vs. Brexit: Will Britain Have Final Cut?
It has now been a little over a week since parts of Britain voted to remove itself from...
10 Great Documentaries About Filmmaking
There’s something quite meta about watching a filmmaking documentaries. We watch because we are fans of a certain...
Shooting a Documentary: 10 Audio Mistakes to Avoid
Ready to shoot your first documentary? Make sure you avoid these common documentary audio recording mistakes first.
Understanding the Log vs. the LUT
If you’re an avid reader of the Adorama Learning Center or any website or trade that lauds the...
Focus on Photojournalism: 5 Questions with a Pro
Born and raised in Tranemo, Sweden, a town of only 3,000 inhabitants, Pontus Hook says it was being...
Rock, Punk, Photography and Lore: A Conversation with Danny Fields
When I first met Danny, it was by way of introduction through a journalist friend of mine. And...
Immortilizing the Lost Generation of Musicians: Richard Corman and the Jazz Foundation of America
Recently, I found myself at the rather expansive Hudson Studios with a camera in tow and an eye...
#NAB2016 Lytro Wows the Convention Floor With the New 755MP RAW Cinema Camera
Lytro has been an aggressive leader in VR and their patented Light Field technology. And a lot of...
#NAB2016 Day 2 News Roundup
Now that the second day of NAB Show 2016 has come and gone, it’s time for the latest...
#NAB2016 The New Sennheiser MKE 440 – Their Most Compact and Directional Mic Yet
The NAB Show in Las Vegas is never lacking when it comes to the latest product announcements from...
#NAB2016: Major Upgrades Announced for Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder
Video production enthusiasts were greeted with a nice surprise at this year’s NAB as Adobe announced major upgrades...
#NAB2016: DJI Announces Matrice 600, a Super Drone System for Pro Cinematographers
At this year’s National Association of Broadcasters convention, Chinese manufacturer DJI proudly raised the curtain on their mammoth...
#NAB2016 Panasonic Announces New 4K Camcorders
Panasonic showcased a bunch of new 4K professional camcorders at this year’s NAB. Offering a new series of...
10 Things We’re Looking Forward to at #NAB2016
Starting on Saturday (April 16, to be exact) Las Vegas will play host to yet another NAB expo....
Hands-On: The New Zeiss Batis 2.8/18mm Prime Lens for Sony Alpha Cameras
Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of test-driving the new Batis 2.8/18mm prime lens courtesy of perennial glass...
Stabilization Tricks for Low-Budget Videos
Some of you already own a DSLR that shoots pretty good HD video. A lot of you barely...
New (and Returning) to Netflix This April
Up until this month, audiences enjoyed the premieres of a handful of new series. Shows like the Paul...
5 Questions with "Brimstone" Director Martin Koolhoven
After making a splash with the internationally acclaimed “Oorlogswinter (Winter in Wartime),” Dutch director Martin Koolhoven returns...
10 Influential Rock Photographers
Since SXSW is in full swing, Adorama felt inspired to come up with a list of ten influential...
Shooting for Post and SFX (On a Budget)
When setting up the shot for a special effects sequence, it could be beneficial to understand the complexities...
SXSW 2016:Recommended Camera Gear for Bloggers
Are you covering SXSW for your blog? Here are some recommended camera gear should you plan on capturing...
Behind the Scenes of "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
Adorama goes behind the scenes of one of the more anticipated films of 2016: "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn...
4 Must-Have Motion Graphic Design Applications
So you’ve decided to add motion graphic design to your skill set as a videographer/editor? Here are four...
Art Is Helping: Art as an Activist Tool
Art and activism have been kindred spirits since cave drawings depicted an ancient way of life. Recently, Adorama...
10 Most Memorable Moments During The 2016 Oscars
Now that the 88th Academy Awards have rolled up the red carpet and shut down its cameras until...
8 Alternative North American Film Festivals
Here is a round-up of eight North American film festivals that are not Tribeca, TIFF or Sundance.
“Deadpool:” a Minor Assessment of the “Adult” Superhero Film
While Hollywood is gaga over the box office success of “Deadpool,” why is anyone surprised that this could...
10 Blacklist Scripts We’d Like to See Become Movies
Every year the Blacklist reveals its top, non-produced screenplays. Here are ten titles from 2015 we’d like to...
5 Really Good Films on Netflix (You Haven’t Heard of, Yet)
How many times have you scrolled through Netflix’s menu of flicks and categories only to find yourself just...
NBA MVP Kevin Durant Photographs the Super Bowl
The Players’ Tribune publishes NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s photo coverage of this year’s Super Bowl.
Unwoven Basket: The Selling of Corbis and the Transformation of an Industry
Last month heads turned when Corbis sold off its primary assets to a company based in China. However,...
Screened @Sundance2016 - 5 Films We’re Excited to See
Now that this year's Sundance Film Festival has finally ended, here are five films we're really excited to...
5 Things We Learned From Last Week's Photo Brigade Podcast
Last week's Photo Brigade podcast tackled the current state of editorial photography. Here are five things we learned...
Good Deal: Film Festivals and the Road to Distribution
At this year's Sundance Film Festival, Nate Turner's independently produced "The Birth of a Nation" was rewarded with...
10 Top Snowboarding and Ski Photography Feeds on Instagram
Here are our favorite Instagram feeds showcasing ski and snowboarding photography.
5 Questions with a National Geographic Photo Editor
Adorama presents five questions to former National Geographic Senior Photo Editor Kelley Miller.
Behind the Scenes of "Mad Max: Fury Road" Stunt Work
Adorama gives you the skinny on some of the amazing stunt work featured in "Mad Max: Fury Road."
The Revenant: Shooting Under Extreme Conditions
Adorama takes a peak into how the makers of "The Revenant" dealt with remote locations and harsh climate...
#NAMM2016 Roundup: Products Available Through Adorama
A roundup of our coverage of NAMM 2016 and the products now available through Adorama.
The Revenant: The Making of a Bear Attack
Best Picture Oscar nominee "The Revenant" may have the most realistic bear attack sequence caught on film. Here's...
8 Shocking Facts About “The Revenant”
Here are eight facts you may -- or may not - have heard about Best Picture nominee "The...
Martin Luther King Jr. – A History in Pictures
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a collection of images from the Library of Congress and...
Kodak Announces Super 8 Revival
Top filmmakers rally behind the launch of Kodak’s Super 8 revival initiative.
10 Current (and Past) TV Shows Shot on Film
Inspired by Kodak's recent list, here are five current and upcoming television series shot on film.
Top 5 Movies Shot on Film in 2015
A list of five movies (and one honorable mentioned) released in 2015 that were shot on Kodak film.
5 New Shows to Watch For This Year on National Geographic
Here are five new shows slated to premiere on the National Geographic Channel during 2016.
CES: 5 Favorite Keynote Quotes
Adorama presents their five favorite quotes from the keynote presentations at #CES2016
The 10 Coolest Things at #CES2016
As this year’s CES draws to a close, we thought it might be fun to list ten of...
A Quick Preview of The Canon XA35
Being touted as a much lighter (and stealthier) pro camcorder, the Canon XA35 is given a quick preview by...
Canon Announces Compact Pro Camcorders XA30 and XA35
Canon rolls out the XA30 and XA35, two compact camcorders primed to take the pro videography industry by storm.
Shooting The Holiday Blockbuster: Hoyte van Hoytema and "Spectre"
Since ‘tis the season of the Holiday blockbuster, I thought I’d examine the craftsmen behind some of the...
Visual Storytelling: An Interview With Alex Buono
Alex Buono grew up in Portland, Oregon. He then attended USC School of Cinematic Arts and, after graduation,...
Blockbuster: Universal Studios Break an Industry Record
It would seem that by taking a casual look at box office returns, owning a franchise built around...
Virtual Reality and the Art of the Immersive Experience
Last Friday Adorama hosted a seminar presented by Debra Anderson and Alejandro Dinsmore, two collaborators behind an interesting...
From Photography To Video Part 4: Shooting For Post
It’s one thing to shoot video. It’s another thing to shoot for post. That is, to manage the...
Sesame Street and the Evolution of The Media Consumer
Yesterday, Variety announced a new partnership between Sesame Workshop and HBO. It signifies a major transition not just...
From Photography To Video Part 3: Frame Rate, Shutter Speed and the Moving Image
In this article, I felt it was important to explain the differences between shooting for motion as opposed...
VidCon: Its Popularity and the Rise of Vlog Culture
It was only five years ago. In 2010, John and Hank Green – known as Vlogbrothers to their fans –...
Sony and ZMP: Sony Gets into the Drone Business
Sony Communications Inc. (aka “Sony Mobile”) is collaborating with ZMP Inc. to “develop autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle technology.”...
Meerkat Teams Up with GoPro to Livestream from Your Phone
Last week Meerkat rolled out a new feature that will allow GoPro owners to livestream their video footage. But what...
From Photography To Video Part 2: Audio Recording
Audio could be the most daunting aspect while transitioning from photography to video, especially when it comes to...
Recap: Free Fashion Model Photography at OnSet Thursdays
This week’s OnSet event focused on the sublime art of fashion model photography. Guests were invited to work with the...
From Photography To Video Part 1: An Overview
I was recently hired to do post production work on a series of testimonial videos for a start...
AdoramaPro Thursdays: OnSet Event Demonstrates Approaches To Advertising Photography
Yesterday, Adorama’s very own Daniel Norton hosted another OnSet event at our 18th street location in New York City....
To 4k or Not 4k: Will the Transition to 4k Be Slower than the Hype Suggests?
Arriving on the heels of the 4k resolution hype, a new survey indicates that the transition from 2k will...
The New Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8 Full Frame Lens Allows You To Shoot Wide and Deep
Tokina has announced its latest full frame lens, the AT-X 24-70mm F2.8 PRO FX. And it has the potential...
