Lone Operator? Make Your Next Purchase a Motorized Slider
Motorized sliders can make you more efficient on location shoots, and they add production value to your work with a full-crew look.
Understanding Tonal Values and the Importance of Contrast
Tonal values are essential for communicating depth and points of interest in film and video. But many filmmakers think about contrast when it’s too late.
The New Phantom Camera Built for Getting Cinema Shots in Tight Spaces
Vision Research minimizes camera size while maintaining the cinematic quality that put them on the map with the Phantom VEO 4k-PL.
Sony Announces the New 6K CineAlta VENICE Cinema Camera
The latest cinema camera added to Sony’s CineAlta line is the new VENICE, a camera created by and for cinematographers.
The Power of Shooting with a Shallow Depth of Field
Here’s how shooting with a shallow depth of field can immerse your audience in the world of your film or video like nothing else.
The Essential Back to (Film) School Reading Guide + 3 Free EBooks
No need for film school. Here are some essential book recommendations for every film department — and three free eBooks to get you started.
The GH5 Gets an Impressive Firmware Update This September
The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is set for a major firmware update at the end of September 2017. Here are all the details on version 2.0.
What Is the Life of a Camera Body, and Should You Buy or Rent?
We chatted with AbelCine President and CEO Pete Abel about the life of camera gear — and the most exciting new technologies.
Why Do Filmmakers Color Grade Moonlight to Be Blue?
The moon is quite clearly one color, yet filmmakers consistently color its light differently. Find out why, and decide if you should, too.
Interview: Director of Photography Behind HBO’s The Defiant Ones
Charlie Parish of HBO’s The Defiant Ones gives us an inside look at creating the unique visual style of HBO’s new documentary series.
Improve Your Footage by Adding Vignettes in Post-Production
Vignettes are a great way to add subtle emphasis to your footage. Find out how with these three approaches to creating vignettes.
Color Grading: How to Change the Seasons in Premiere Pro
Learn how you can change the color of the leaves in your footage with this easy-to-follow Adobe Premiere Pro color grading tutorial.