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Awesome Retro Video: Camera Technology of 1993
This awesome retro throwback video shows the leading camera technology of 1993 – complete with cheesy 90’s music, leather jackets with turtlenecks and VanDamme with a mullet!
Martin Scorsese in Conversation
Pick up filmmaking tips from a Hollywood master, Martin Scorsese. In this roundup we get a rare glimpse into Scorsese’s methods and process.
Lighting for Video: Hair Lights
In this video tutorial we take a look at hairlights and examine some of the best ways to properly use them to make your subject pop.
2014 Oscar Nominees VFX Breakdowns
The Oscar nominations for best VFX are out and this proved to be an awesome year for visual effects. In the following article we show visual effects …
Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder for Photographers & Cinematographers
With over 470 still and motion picture camera options, the Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder is a powerful smartphone app for quickly visualizing your shots. We’ve got 10 …
Marketing Your Indie Film: Q&A with Mark Steven Bosko
Your film’s success weighs heavily on the effectiveness of it’s marketing. In this post we sit down with pro film marketeer Mark Steven Bosco and pick up …
Lens Options for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Unlike DSLRs, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera uses a micro four thirds system that requires special lenses. Find out how micro four thirds is different – and …
How Camera Lenses are Made
You may know how to use a lens but do you know how it is made? In the following article we take a look at how camera …
Did Alfred Hitchcock Actually Direct the Psycho “Shower Scene”?
For years the famous “Shower Scene” from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho has been attributed to the master of suspense, but new insights suggest that Hitchcock may not have …
Great Directors with Terrible First Movies
Even some of the world’s best filmmakers had rough starts, so don’t be discouraged! In this post we share the bad first movies of Peter Jackson, Francis …
The 4K War: Thoughts on the Future of Video Resolutions
With it’s increased resolution and image quality it’s easy to see why 4K footage is quickly becoming the new standard in video production. But is it too …
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K vs Panasonic Lumix GH4: Test Footage
Check out this impressive test footage from both the Blackmagic 4K Cinema Camera and Panasonic Lumix GH4 – exciting products for indie filmmakers.