Video Production
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How to Light a Film Beautifully Without a Big Budget
Beautiful lighting is not simply achieved by having the right lights, but rather by understanding how to shape and craft light. Follow these tips to get great …
Is 4K Overrated? A Q&A with Cinematography Legends
Learn why 4K isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in the following Q&A with a few cinematography legends.
Sony’s New Predictive Autofocus is Amazing
Sony recently unveiled a new predictive autofocus technology with 179 autofocus points, check it out in the following article.
10 Things to Know About Shooting with Vintage Lenses
Vintage lenses are growing in popularity, here are 10 things you should know about them.
Canon 7D Mark II: Native 16,000 ISO with Uncompressed 1080p Output
Canon’s 7D Mark II features a Dual Pixel Autofocus, a native ISO of 16,000, and much more.
A7S vs. GH4: Which is Better for Filmmaking?
Both the A7S and the GH4 have made a splash in the filmmaking world, but which one is the superior camera? Find out in the following comparison …
Photo/Video Tip: 8 Creative Ways to Use a Master Clamp
Learn 8 unique uses for a Master Clamp in the following video tutorial.
5 Tips For Capturing Better Low Light Footage
Full frame DSLRs unlocked the potential of shooting in extremely low light situations by delivering great results at high ISOs. However, the vast majority of DPs today …
Why the Full Frame vs. Crop Sensor Argument Isn’t Important
You may be placing too much weight on sensor size and not enough on quality.
Hyperlapse for Filmmakers
Hyperlapse from Instagram is the hot photo/video app of 2014. So how might this technology affect professional video applications?
How to Create a 1000 Watt Equivalent LED Light Panel
Learn how to create a DIY LED light panel that has the same output as a 1000 watt light in the following video tutorial.
The Three Elements That Make Most Micro-Budget Films Fail
As low cost cinema cameras dominate the independent film scene, high level filmmaking has never been more accessible than it is today. That said, it takes a …