Video Production

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Simple Photo/Video Light Setups for Cinematic Looks

Most DPs are trained early on in their careers to learn the basics of a three point lighting setup. However, in this post I’ll make a case …

Industry

Product Announcement: Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine Lens

Rokinon’s latest announcement brings a much-needed 50mm lens to the cine lens line.

Industry

How to Create DIY Diffusion Panels

Learn how to create a DIY diffusion panel with this easy-to-follow video tutorial.

Audio Editing

Using the Sound Remover Effect in Adobe Audition

Isolate background noise in your video projects with the sound removal tool in Adobe Audition.

Industry

Full Frame Vs. Cropped Sensors: How Much Does It Really Matter?

For the last few years full frame cameras have been all the rage in independent level film production, but crop sensor cameras offer some huge advantages over …

Product Reviews

How to Spot a Fake Canon Battery

Think you’re buying an official battery on Ebay? Watch this helpful tutorial to figure out how to spot a fake.

Industry

5 Tips for Getting Your Indie Film Into Festivals

Prepping your film for a festival run? Consider these 5 tips for your best chance of acceptance and success.

Inspiration

Impossible Shots: The Invention of the Steadicam

In the 1970’s, cinematographer Garrett Brown was tired of the bulky dolly equipment needed to get a smooth, moving shot. Out of this frustration, came an invention …