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An Interview with Michael Pessah, ASC, on Filming a Beach Night Exterior
Cinematographer Michael Pessah discusses the lighting, camera, and overall planning it took to pull off shooting a beach night exterior. Smiley Face Killers is a treatise in …
A Guide for Choosing the Best Lenses for “Talk to Camera” Videos
From YouTube to vlogging, let’s dive into the technical side and basic aesthetics of “talk to camera” video lenses.
Industry Insights: An Interview with Composer Guillaume Roussel
From the talkies to virtual reality, composer Guillaume Roussel talks with PremiumBeat about his process when scoring a film.
Why Filmmakers Should Always Watch the Director’s Cut
Take a look into famous “director’s cuts” and what filmmakers can learn from watching movies the way they were meant to be seen.
Interview: Shooting a Parody Commercial with the Foo Fighters
We chat with DP Michael Dallatorre about working with Dave Grohl on this hilarious parody of pharmaceutical commercials.
A Look into the Art of Claymation for Film and Video Projects
Explore the hand-crafted history of stop-motion claymation and how you can use it for your own stories and projects.
Mastering the Insert Shot for Your Film and Videos
Learn the ins and outs of the classic insert shot in film and video. Let’s explore the basics, and see some famous insert shots.
Never Miss a Shot Again: Create a Shot List Document
Plan out all your day’s shots by creating a shot list document and never miss that important closeup again. Download the free template here.
5 Principles of Documentary Filmmaking to Use on Your Next Film
Turn your documentary gear and skills into tools for narrative short and feature filmmaking. Dive in for more details.
5 Small, Budget-Friendly Lights for Any Camera Setup
Proper lighting can vastly improve the quality of your video. Upgrade your kit with these affordable diffused LED lights.
How to Create a Low-Budget Crash Zoom from Two Shots
The crash (or snap) zoom is a cinematography technique you’ll see in big-budget films. Here’s how to create it at home.
Tips from Renowned Cinematographers for Your Next Film
Interested in becoming a noteworthy director of photography? The best place to begin is by studying the great cinematography masters.