Glowing Results: Grading Skin Tones in DaVinci Resolve
We’re going to use DaVinci Resolve to get balanced, glowing skin tones in just a few easy steps — without affecting your other edits.
How Cinematographer Roger Deakins Uses the Cove Light
In this article, we’ll discuss the innovative “cove lighting” style of award-winning Cinematographer Roger Deakins and how he uses it.
Working with Super Slow Motion in DaVinci Resolve
In this writeup, we’ll take a look at the slow motion dexterity of DaVinci Resolve 16 — as well as its proficiency and economic potential.
The King of Daylight Brightness — An Introduction to HMIs
You’ll find HMIs doing the heavy lifting on almost every big Hollywood film set — lighting daytime exteriors, diffused windows, and turning night into day.
Exploring the Emotion and Beauty Behind Uplighting
Uplighting is a great tool in any DP or gaffer’s tool kit. Let’s look at the main ways uplighting gets used (and misused) in cinematography.
Exciting New Prospects for Lighting Your Future Set
In the wake of the multiple announcements at this year’s IBC, let’s look at some of the newest and craziest lights about to hit the market.
3 Unusual Camera Angles to Liven up Your Dialogue Scenes
Here are three ways some leading filmmakers have broken new ground and freshened up what could otherwise be shoot-by-numbers footage.
Tips for Getting the Smoothest Handheld Footage
Today we check out a few tools and methods you can use to capture the smoothest handheld footage possible for your next project.
How to Make an Object Disappear Using DaVinci Resolve
Object Removal is a great addition to an already full-featured software package that’s perhaps the best free option on the market.
Key Concepts for Incorporating Game Theory into Filmmaking
In this roundup, check out some useful strategies from the world of game theory that apply to the decisions many filmmakers face.
Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Own Director of Photography Showreel
In this breakdown, we look at some common pitfalls when cutting a showreel, how to successfully present your product, and why this is so important.
Post-Production Tips: How to Create a Split-Field Diopter Effect
Using a split-field diopter used to be much more common, but it’s still an effective tool. What is it, and how can you create the effect yourself?