Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Take Back the Power: Cinematography with Charlotte Christensen
How Charlotte Bruus Christensen uses her cinematography to empower strong characters, develop signature looks, and create sound in her images.
Roundtable Interview: Creating Successful YouTube Videos
Creating a successful YouTube channel is the easiest thing ever, and it’s the hardest thing ever. Here are some insights from four YouTubers who are making it …
Discover the Fascinating World of Silent Movie Props
Dealing with annoying audio quirks? Check out these inventive and practical silent film props that keep sound mixers happy.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Tagline for Your Film or Video Project
Finishing your film or video project is always an accomplishment, but the work doesn’t stop there. Here’s how to write a tagline that will attract viewers. A …
How to Use Film Noir in Your Next Video Production
What is Film Noir and how can you use its cinematic tropes in your modern productions today? Let’s take a little journey through Noir history.
How Shutdowns Can Actually Create a New Age of Filmmaking Opportunity
Movies have been declared dead, now long live the new age of post-lockdown filmmaking possibilities. Here are three current trends.
Traverse the Unknown: Matthew Libatíque’s Innovative Cinematography
Let’s take a dive into the creative, experimental, and highly subjective cinematography of renowned DP Matthew Libatíque.
Upgrade Your Production with These Overlooked, but Essential Roles
Let’s highlight some important roles within a production crew that are often overlooked, yet essential to making professional, high-quality content.
The Never-Ending Discussion: Practical VFX vs. CGI
From Christopher Nolan to David F. Sandberg, let’s look at where we are with practical effects vs. CGI. Can there ever be a balance?
Photocopy Film School: An Ode to the Bare Bones Camera Course
Where did your filmmaking career start? Mine was with a copy of The Bare Bones Camera Course of Film and Video, an impressive introduction to filmmaking.
A Look Behind the Lens of Stanley Kubrick’s Cinematographer John Alcott
While Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece films will always remain an enigma, his go-to cinematographer John Alcott remains a great lens into his films.
Are Angenieux EZ Zoom Lenses a Documentary Filmmaker’s Dream?
Angenieux’s EZ line of zoom lenses carry on the long and rich legacy of Angenieux optics. Let’s explore why these lenses are a good fit for documentaries.