Cinematography
Why You Should Be Very Excited About What Matt Workman Is Up To
What if pre-visualizing your camera and lighting setups was as easy and fun as playing a video game? Matt Workman is working toward making that a reality.
Build Your Own Car Rig for Thirty Dollars + 10 Production Tips
Shooting a car scene in your next film or video project? Check out this DIY car mount build — and some tips for your scene.
Exclusive Interview: The Creators of Some of The Most Popular LUT Packs Ever
If you haven’t heard of VisionColor LUTs, chances are you’ve seen them in action more than a few times in videos and films.
Video Tutorial: Give Your Projects Some Flare with Lucent Warm
Capturing a real lens flare precisely when you want it can be challenging. Add the elements you need easily in post-production with Lucent Warm.
7 Things to Consider When Shooting on Retro Film Stock
In this interview, we talk with the filmmakers behind “1985” about the challenges they faced shooting on retro film stock.
Production Tip: How to Calibrate Your Monitors on Set
In the fast-paced world of digital filmmaking, it can be easy to underestimate the value of a properly calibrated monitor on set.
A Cheat Sheet for Social Media Video Aspect Ratios
Creating videos to publish on social media? Keep up with the latest aspect ratio settings with this handy reference guide.
5 Reasons You Should Purchase a “Nifty Fifty” 50mm Lens
Every filmmaker and videographer should have a “nifty fifty” 50mm lens at their disposal. Here are five reasons to add one to your toolkit.
How New Low Light Cameras Are Simplifying the Long Take
The long take is a complicated shot, and lighting one is no simple task. However, today’s low light cameras are solving the problem.
What Are Contrast Ratios and How Do You Use Them?
In this write-up, learn how you can use contrast ratios to define your visual style and build a consistent aesthetic in every scene.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Single-Location Shoot
Get the most out of your single-location shoot by following in the footsteps of one of the greatest low-budget directors of all time.
Recreate the Camera Rotation Transition from the “Atlanta” Trailer
Learn how you can recreate the mesmerizing “ground-to-ground” transition from the “Atlanta” trailer in Adobe Premiere Pro.