Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
Industry Trends: The Most Popular Gear Rentals of 2018
ShareGrid just released their end-of-year report detailing the most popular gear rentals of 2018. Let’s take a look at the most-used pieces of equipment.
Every Stressed Out Cinematographer’s Best Friend: The Pre-Light
Extra time is perhaps the hottest commodity on any film set. Here’s why you should always fight for the chance to pre-light your set.
Cinematography Tips: Four Ways to Use a Low-Angle Shot
Low-angle shots are a common cinematography technique, but are you really getting all you can out of these shots? Find out with these 4 examples.
Cinematography Tip: Working with Motivated Camera Movement
Motivated camera movement helps narrate your film visually. Here are a few examples you can put into action in your own work.
The Most Exciting Camera Rumors of 2019
Another new year, another new round of juicy camera conjectures. Here’s your officially unofficial 2019 camera rumor roundup!
Video Gear: Is the Fuji X-T3 a Viable Option for Filmmakers?
As filmmakers increasingly turn to quality over quantity of features, the Fuji X-T3 is starting to attract some attention.
6 Things I Learned Shooting My Last Project on 16mm Film
Shooting a project on film is an ambitious undertaking. Here are six important lessons I learned from my own 16mm experience.
The Cinematic Power of Hitchcock’s Dolly Zoom Technique
The Hitchcock shot is a tricky maneuver, but its results are powerful. So what are the secrets behind this famous filmmaking technique?
What Do Filmmakers Mean When They Refer to Composition?
Shooting a successful film requires more than just technical knowledge. It also requires strong film composition. But what, exactly, is that?
Video Tutorial: Which Frame Rate Should You Be Using?
We’ve all got our frame rate habits, but all film and video projects are different, so one size does not fit all. Here are a few elements …
Some Lessons in Editing from the Best of Editing Modulations
Sometimes you don’t need a long tutorial to pick up some new editing tricks. Check out our favorites from Editing Modulations.
What Is a Fast Lens, and What Goes into Designing One?
So the “faster” your lens, the more light it can capture, but what is it that really determines a lens’s maximum aperture?