The Importance of Capturing and Controlling Specularity
Learn how to utilize specular reflections, why it is important you’re getting that particular effect, and how to enhance or reduce it.
Learning Curve: Managing a Successful Gimbal Handoff
The classic gimbal hand-off is a great technique that can add style and eloquence to an otherwise pedestrian tracking shot.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k and the Sigma fp Compared
The BMPCC 4k and the Sigma fp have different strengths and weaknesses, so which one do you need on hand for your next project?
A Variety of Cinematic Lens Filters for a Tenth of the Cost
Lens filters are a great way to get a more cinematic look by softening skin and blooming highlights, while still maintaining contrast.
Learning Curve: The Simplicity of Using the Easyrig
In this episode of our Learning Curve series, we’ll explore the pros and cons of the Easyrig — its use, itscost, and how it can improve your …
How Invisible Camera Movement Conveys Emotion
Camera movement is an important variable in any scene. Today, we’ll discuss how the subtleties in camera movement can evoke emotion.
Make Your Own Light Control for Quasar-Style Tube Lights
In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to build an inexpensive — and relatively simple — quasar-style light control using foam core.
Learning Curve: How to Use a Geared Tripod Head
In this video tutorial, we’ll explore the origins of the geared head, when and how it was used, and why filmmakers still use it to this day.
The Top 3 Ways to Shoot Vertical Video of Your Film Project
In this write-up, we’ll look at three common methods for creating a 9:16 vertical video cut of your project — and how each one measures up.
The Pros and Cons of Forming a Production Company
We take a look here at the relative pros and cons of forming your own production company — and when it makes sense to do so.
Making Ford v Ferrari: Cinematography at 100 mph
See how director James Mangold relied on tried-and-true methods for shooting scenes at high speed—and invented a few techniques of his own.
3 Lessons in Lighting from Cinematographer Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson’s eye for the unusual showcases extreme framings and non-realistic lighting. Let’s take a look at his signature style.