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Andrew! I only recently became a member on the forum, but I’ve been following the blog since I stumbled upon it somewhere between 2013 and 2015. The pandemic has really destroyed my sense of time, apologies. My first comment was only earlier this year and it was unfortunately antagonistic. However, it was regarding creative and artistic philosophies, my primary field of study in university. It was a far more engaging topic of discussion than anywhere else I’d experienced on the internet in the world of camera and lens reviews. Something Eoshd, and I’m sure you, Andrew, understands is the reality of a creative heart that needs access to properly expressive tools at an affordable price point. From entry level to pro, you have asked the question; “How can this tool best serve the artistry?” And that is an honorable endeavor in any age. I want to say thank you. Thank you for making all of this accessible when I didn’t even go to film school. From the magic lantern hacks you covered, to the ground breaking gh4, to pushing for impartial industry journalism, I’m very grateful for all of it. I hope for nothing but the best for you moving forward. You’ve brought joy and consolation to so many of us and I’m sure all of us want the same for you. You helped me become a full time filmmaker. Thank you. Hoping you find what you need, Zachary James Martinez A M D G

I resent the idea that insanity is heralded as a virtue. When creating from such a place it is simply inflicting one’s own trauma on the rest of the world. That’s not to say art cannot or should not engage with brutal realities and trauma, but to say somehow mental illness is inherently virtuous is just flat out wrong. It’s an injustice because we’ve been thrown into a broken world and pain has been inflicted upon us to make us insane. I think having a conversation about authenticity is a worthy endeavor and, as artists, ought to be had every morning before our feet hit the floor. And I agree that it’s quite depressing to see corporate homogeneous nonsense win out in many cases over art. It’s painful, really. But, coming from a place of having experienced not seeing myself represented in film except as a punch line or an antagonist, I’m not against giving my people more opportunities. Because if you heard some of the stories my people have, the things we’ve seen, what we’ve been through, you’d be amazed that we’re even alive. So perhaps in reality you’re wanting to hear our stories and just don’t know it yet.