Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
Is Autofocus Finally Ready to Take The Filmmaking Field?
Autofocus has long been a part of documentary filmmaking, at every budget level, since they often lack the budget for a dedicated focus puller.
FIZ Systems (Focus, Iris, Zoom) and How to Use Them
In this article, we take a look at the evolution and application of the FIZ system — including their unparalleled ability to control the camera remotely.
Will Buying Your Own Camera Get You Work as a DP?
We take a look at the owner-operator model of cinematography — including the pros and cons of buying your own camera rig.
Nature’s Lighting: A Guide on Shooting With or Against the Sun
If you’re shooting outside on your next project, here are some tips on how to shoot both with or against the ultimate light source — the sun.
Ridley Scott’s Secret Weapon: The Graduated Neutral-Density Filter
Capture powerful images with a signature look. In this write-up, we’ll look at how a graduated ND filter can make your shots look amazing.
The Right In-Air Diffusion for Your Project: Haze vs. Fog vs. Smoke
Today, we’ll take a look at which in-air diffusion best emphasizes dramatic light in your scene — as well as adding production value to your set.
4 Ways Still Photography Can Make You a Better Cinematographer
In this article, we examine visualizing light through photography — and how it can make you a better cinematographer and filmmaker.
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.
7 Options to Consider When Choosing Kodak Motion Picture Film Stocks
Kodak offers a wide range of options for film stocks. Here, we take a look at what’s available for your next project — and what you should …
Mastering the Subtle Techniques of the Zoom and the Punch In
There are several stylistic and technological approaches to communicate information at a distance. We look at two: the zoom and the punch In.
Production Tips: Getting Started with High-Output Lights on Set
Today, we’ll look at the three main reasons filmmakers use high-output lights on their set, how to harness this light, and what it’s good for. When people …
Follow Fill: The Simple Solution to Lighting a Difficult Scene
Lighting a moving subject and staying out of frame is always difficult. The solution to this problem is easy: follow fill.