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The Prototype Rigging of Vintage Lenses in “Ford v Ferrari”
How the filmmakers involved with Ford v Ferrari rigged custom vintage lenses to achieve the gritty look and feel of the 1966 Le Mans car race.
How Hollywood Gets the “Film Look” Using Digital Cameras
This article takes a look at the digital side of the film world, the importance of film grain, and the evolution of getting that “cinematic” look.
Massive Updates to the BMPCC4K Are Finally Here
After a long wait since the initial reports, we finally get a new update that completely reenergizes the Pocket 4K with plenty of new features.
A Cheap Trick for Lighting a Daylight Interior Car Scene
Here are a few techniques to master the subtleties of lighting a car interior in daylight — without breaking your budget.
The Lost Joys of Using DIY Filmmaking Equipment
We’ve all been there — solving production problems with creative builds on the cheap. But what else do we gain by building our own DIY equipment?
Drawing the Audience’s Eye by Shaping and Cutting Light
In this write-up, we’ll take a look at cutting and shaping light, why you would want to do it, and the best methods for each budget level.
Why Filmmakers and Photographers Prefer to Use Soft Light
In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources.
7 Tutorials on Adding The “Cinematic” Look to Your Videos
Here’s a bit of advice on breaking down how to create that “cinematic” look — including some helpful and creative resources.
From “The Wizard of Oz” to “Transformers”: 100 Years of Color Grading
Since the early 20th Century, color has been an integral part of cinema. Here’s how to recreate some of the most iconic trends in DaVinci Resolve.
Directing Challenges: How to Communicate Effectively with Actors
Here are a few different techniques you can try out to get the best performances possible from the actors on your project.
Are Bedsheets a Viable Option for Low-Budget Light Diffusion?
There’s nothing left in your production budget, and you need to diffuse your lights. Can you just use standard bedsheets?
Industry Spotlight: Working as a Production Assistant on Set
So you want to break into filmmaking? Working as a production assistant is a great way to get started. So what does that mean?