Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
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?
Stop Telling People to Shoot Their Films on an iPhone
Filmmakers often hear that gear doesn’t matter — that they should just get out and shoot, even if that means using an iPhone. I disagree.
191 Free Motion Graphics, Sound Effects, Action Elements, and More
We’ve packaged together 191 completely free motion graphics, action elements, sound effects, and more — and you can use them however you want.
How to Approach Shooting Bar and Restaurant Promo Videos
In this short guide, we round up some advice for filmmakers and videographers shooting promotional videos for restaurants and bars.
Demo Reel Tips: Use Smoke and Fog to Make Your Work Stand Out
Atmosphere can be the difference between a boring shot and an incredible one. And colored smoke is about as atmospheric as it gets.
SPACE KIT: Download 40+ Free Space Textures and Elements
Want to create convincing space scenes with practically created elements and effects? Download these 40+ free space textures and elements and get to work.
5 Essential Rules for Working with a Second Camera Op
When you bring a second camera operator onto your film or video shoot, be sure you communicate clearly about these five important elements.
Roundup: Genre Filmmaking Tips and Tricks from the Filmmakers of Fantastic Fest
We gathered some expert genre filmmaking advice from the filmmakers at this year’s Fantastic Fest. Here’s what they had to say.
Cinematography Guide: The Effective Use of the Close-Up
Close-ups have a range of uses, from comedy to horror, but as a general rule, you should use them sparingly. Here are a few reasons why.
A Guide to In-Camera Multiple-Exposure Photography with the Canon 5D Mark IV
Learn to unlock the potential of your Canon 5D Mark IV with this powerful, in-camera multiple-exposure photography functionality.
Insights into the State of the Music Video Production Industry
We examined the state of the music video production industry based on insights from a viral sensation director. Here’s what we found out.
Cinematography Tutorial: Following The Three-Second Rule
Your shot may look good on camera, but is it good enough for the editing suite? Save yourself (or your editor) some frustration with the three-second rule.