Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
9 Common Filmmaking Mistakes to Avoid
The early paths of most filmmakers and videographers are littered with easy-to-avoid gaffes. Here are nine of the most common filmmaking mistakes and some easy ways to …
How to Make an Impromptu Shot Usable for Your Film
You stumble across a scene that would work perfectly in your film or video project — but all you have is your camera. How do you capture …
The Latest Film and Video Gear, Industry News, and Free Assets
With the Oscars, a handful of slick new video tools, some helpful free production assets, and a few exciting announcements, 2017 is looking good for filmmakers and …
SnorriCam: When to Use One and How to Make a Rig
Shooting with a SnorriCam creates a wildly disorienting point of view and a skewed perspective that immediately grabs the audience’s attention. Let’s explore the rig and look …
Filmmaking Trends: Don’t Be Afraid to Sing and Dance
From La La Land to The OA, film and television are turning back the clock to honor the golden age of song and dance. Let’s look behind …
The Craft Camera Is Officially No More
As predicted, refunds are coming to those who preordered the modular Craft Camera. Here’s what the company had to say.
Cinematography Tip: Hallway Tracking Shots the Coen Brothers Way
Filming in tight hallways is tricky — even for pros like the Coen Brothers. Here’s their low-budget solution to a common filmmaking problem.
The Cameras and Lenses Behind 2017 Oscar-Nominated Films
Take a look at the gear and glass behind this year’s Academy Award nominated films and get the behind-the-scenes scoop from the filmmaker’s themselves.
Color Grading: What is ACES?
The Academy Color Encoding System aims to be the filmmaking industry standard for managing color.
Pro Insight From Hollywood’s Top Cinematographers
Follow along as the cinematographers behind some of the year’s most-acclaimed films share behind-the-scenes stories and offer real-deal industry insight.
6 Tips for Filming a Thrilling Car Chase Scene
Floor it! Here are six pieces of practical advice and some behind-the-scenes tutorials on how to safely and efficiently film a pedal-to-the-metal car chase scene.
6 Ways to “Citizen Kane” Your Film
The filmmaking techniques on display in Citizen Kane continue to influence generations of artists. Here are six takeaways for your next film or video project.