NEW UPDATES! In Memorial, Tracey Warren, 1963-2008. On January 3rd, 2008, my wife of 15 years died suddenly and unexpectly of a heart condition of which we were unaware. It is a tragic loss. We are getting through this with the help of family and friends. She was a beautiful person who cared deeply about the world in which we live. I will love and miss her forever.

Tracey Warren

If you would like to honor Tracey's memory, you can give to the following charities in her name:

www.heifer.org (go to give, then registry and search for Tracey Warren) Heifer is an organization that gives livestock to disadvantaged families all over the world.

www.cahs-pets.org A Columbus, Ohio based pet adoption agency. Go to bulk honor and memoral giving

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New Indie Film Tech Tip: Zoom Vs. Dolly. Check out the filmmaking page to watch it.

I have formed my own production company, Production Partners Media. It will do features, shorts, commercials and corporate videos. Check out the website (which is under construction) at www.productionpartnersmedia.com

DVD Release Time! The Super-16 feature I co-shot with Greg Sabo is being released on November 6th!!! Get out to your local video store and ask them to get a copy! To learn more about the production, go to www.horrorsofwarmovie.com

I just got back from Madison, Wisconsin where I was shooting segments for Down the Road, the rural lifestyles show. It was a good shoot and special thanks goes to Doc Sanders for buying the best steak I've had in over a decade. A tasty filet mignon at Smokey House.

I've gone High Def!!! My brand spankin' new JVC HD110 just arrived and I'm ready to shoot HD. I've got some projects planned including some new Indie Film Tech Tips.

Recently I wrapped shooting a project for Aspect Ratio which is a tribute to a LA theatre figure. The project features the likes of Julie Haggerty-Kagan, Dom Deloise and Stephen Tobolowsky. I'd like to thank my crew especially Stan Eng, my gaffer, who went above and beyond the call of duty by helping line up crew and gear. (The photo below is courtesy of Mr. Eng.)

"Plaguers" is nearing the end of post-production and I can't wait to see the final feature. Thanks to the cast and crew!

Steve Railsback gets ready for the next shot

Shameless Plug for a buddy. Duane Whitaker, star of "Pulp Fiction", the Project Greenlight soon to be released "Feast" and many other films has started up his film acting class again. You actors in the the LA area should check it out at: http://duanewhitaker.com/

New Tech Tip is on-line!!! "Indie Film Tech Tip: Slating" which shows you how to slate your projects. Go to the Filmmaking Page to check it out.

The short "Not Alone", I made as part of a filmmaking seminar I taught at Applachian State University, is on-line!!! Special thanks to Peter John Ross for encoding it for me. Click here to see, "Not Alone."

CLICK HERE to see SOLVE FOR X (Winner for Best Short and Cinematography at the 2004 Nebula Film Fest) , a 35mm short film I shot in director John Whitney.

In memoriam, Paul K. Spears, my father, passed away December 2, 2006 at age 87. He was a kind man who never fully understood what I liked about making movies, but he never failed to support me.

Me and my father, 2005

Cinematography is a craft that sometimes crosses into art. I'm always looking for people who need my help to realize their visions and make art.

Thanks for visiting my site.

Scott Spears, Cinematographer 1/26/08

High Speed Photography

"Not Alone" Short

It's on-line!!!

Run Time 15 min.