Cinematography
5 Secret Ingredients of Deliciously Engaging YouTube Cooking Videos
From setting your lights up to choosing the right focal length, here’s everything you need to know about filming a cooking video in five pro tips.
Have We Reached The Video Quality Threshold for Sub-$3000 Cameras?
We already have access to inexpensive, cinema-quality footage from a range of mirrorless cameras. So, what’s next for this market?
Blackmagic Announces the URSA Mini Pro 12K
Blackmagic goes big with the jaw-dropping new URSA Mini Pro 12K. Yes, you read that right. It’s that time of the year again, when a cryptic teaser …
How to Frame a Medium Shot Like a Master Cinematographer
Learn how to frame a Medium Shot the Roger Deakins way. Break down the work of a twelve-time Oscar nominee by learning the difference between a Medium …
Back to Basics: The Rule of Thirds in Filmmaking
Using the Rule of Thirds can dramatically increase the look of your composition. Here’s a few tips on how to integrate this technique into your next shot.
How to Capture Professional-Grade Stunts Safely with a Long Lens
Safety is the first concern when dealing with stunts on set. Let’s look at various ways to pull off a professional-grade stunt via a long lens.
Exploring the Illuminating Cinematography of Robert Richardson
Let’s have a look into the beautiful compositions and overblown haloes of cinematographic Robert Richardson and his main cinematography principle.
The Enigma of Rodrigo Prieto’s Cinematographic Style
Rodrigo Prieto is one of the most successful and awarded DPs, having shot films with Martin Scorsese. Let’s discuss the enigma of his cinematographic style.
Some of the Best and Most Affordable Variable ND Filters of 2020
These three variable ND filters are tried and true, helping you control exposure under the harshest light possible. They also won’t break the bank.
A Look into the Cinematography Stylings of Bradford Young
One of the best ways to improve your cinematography is to learn from some of the masters. Let’s deep-dive into Bradford Young’s work to explore his approach …
Exploring the New Lens Distortion After Effects Plugin
In this video tutorial, we’ll take a look at the new Lens Distortion plugin from Red Giant for After Effects. Let’s see it in action right here.
Everything You Should Know About Picking Your Film’s Color Schemes
Let’s explore one of the core issues of a film’s cinematography — color scheme. A film’s color scheme sets the tone, emotion, and complexity of the film.