Cinematography
Industry Insights: What Makes a Successful Cinematographer
From politics to storytelling to great sets, today we’ll discuss what it takes to become a successful cinematographer, at any level.
A Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Coverage for a Film Project
Coverage is a deceptively simple term that encompasses a wide range of factors — how a film is staged, blocked, lit, and performances are captured.
Should Filmmakers Invest in a 120fps RAW Sigma fp?
Here’s a look into the update announcement for the much-anticipated Sigma fp 2.0, and what it could mean for your filmmaking.
Video Tutorial: How to Create Cinematic One-Light Setups
Don’t let the limitations and constraints of the filmmaking process deter you. You can still get a great-looking, cinematic image with a single light.
Fujifilm Announces X-T4 with Much-Requested Updates
The Fujifilm X-T4 keeps all the best features of the X-T3 while making updates that users have been clamoring for, like In-Body Image Stabilization.
The Exposure Fundamentals Behind Great Filmmaking
From aperture to shutter speed to frame rate — in this tutorial, we’ll look at the basic building blocks of great filmmaking.
7 of the Most Inventive Uses of Green Screen in Movies
There’s no shortage of movies that use visual effects, but only a few have been totally cutting-edge and crazy when it comes to green screen.
The Hallmark of Comedy: Making Your Talent Pop with High-Key Lighting
In this video tutorial, we take a look at high-key lighting — what exactly it is, when should you use it, and how you set it up.
Recreating the Look of Oscar-Nominated Film “The Lighthouse”
With the Academy Awards approaching, we decided to honor the Oscar-nominated film The Lighthouse by recreating a scene from the movie.
On Set: How to Operate the Fisher Model 10 Dolly
The Fisher Model 10 dolly is an industry standard for good reason, but you can’t buy one — you can only rent it. So what can it …
Learning Curve: Getting Started Using a Light Meter
A light meter is still a powerful tool for getting a correctly exposed image. Here’s what you need to know to get started using one.
7 Filmmaking Insights from Modern Film and Television
What better way to learn filmmaking than from the best. Let’s take a look at some of the principles we can gather from modern films and television.