Cinematography
Food Styling Tips for Capturing the Ideal Holiday Meal
These pro food styling tips are the secret to cooking up delicious-looking video of the perfect holiday meal. Just remember not to eat the food!
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Shoots Impressively Stable 4K Video
While Olympus has long been respected in photography circles, the new OM-D E-M1 Mark II positions the company to infiltrate the world of video production.
Video Editing: Snap Zooms Should Never Be a Snap Decision
The Snap Zoom may feel like a cliché these days, but this once-ingenious filmmaking technique deserves to be used in new, inventive ways.
7 Film School Clichés You Might Want to Avoid
All film school students are guilty of these seven clichés. Here’s how to avoid them and make your beginner film projects stand out.
7 Clever (and Affordable) Holiday Gifts for Filmmakers
The holiday season is upon us. Here are some cheap and practical gifts to get for your filmmaking friends — or for yourself!
Buying Guide: Stabilizers for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Looking to purchase a stabilizer for your DSLR or mirrorless camera? Here’s a breakdown of your best options and price points to consider before you make your …
Cinematography Tip: Masks and Vignettes
Add visual interest and alter the impact of your images with masks and vignettes, two creative compositional elements that every DP should have in their bag of …
New DJI Short Film Shot Entirely on the Inspire 2
DJI shows off the possibilities of its newest UAV by releasing The Circle, a fourteen-minute short film shot entirely on the Inspire 2 drone.
Filmmaking News: Cameras, Computers, Drones, Robots, and More
It’s your filmmaking news roundup! Hear all about the new cameras from RED and Sony, new drones (and recalled ones), robots, stabilizers, and more!
DJI Announces 3 New Professional Video Drones
Big news for aerial filmmakers! DJI announces the Inspire 2, M600 Pro, and Phantom 4 Pro.
Low-Budget Solutions for Shooting Nighttime Car Scenes
Avoid production hassles — and save some time and money — with these techniques for shooting nighttime car scenes.
Iguana vs. Snakes: Behind-the-Scenes 360 Video
BBC released an in-depth 360 video showing just how they shot the magnificently epic Iguana vs. Snakes clip that recently swept the globe.