Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot
VFX studio The Mill built their own adaptable camera car — the Blackbird — to replace any vehicle imaginable in post. You’ve got to see it to …
What Does It Take to Join a Motion Picture Industry Guild?
What is required to join the major motion picture industry guilds? What are the benefits? Here’s what you need to know.
Set Hack: Hollywood Lighting With Simple Household Items
Even if you have equipment that costs thousands of dollars, sometimes simple household items can produce great results.
How to Create a Dynamic Press Kit
Creating a dynamic press kit for your film is an incredibly effective way to grab the attention of festivals, potential investors, and executives. Here’s how to go …
What Is Dynamic Range?
Camera manufacturers constantly tout the dynamic range of their gear. What are they talking about? Here’s everything you need to know.
11 Must-Read Video Production Articles (June 2016)
Here are the top news articles, rumors, and announcements from the world of video production for you to enjoy at your leisure while soaking up some summer …
Rolling Shutter vs Global Shutter: What’s the difference?
Filmmakers and video pros need to know the difference between rolling shutter and global shutter. Here are the basics.
Blackmagic Design Releases URSA Mini 4.6K Test Footage
Blackmagic Design recently put the URSA Mini 4.6K into the hands of a few film and video pros. As you’ll see, the resulting footage is impressive.
Major Camera Rumors from Canon
Canon camera rumors gain traction leading up to the next major photo and video trade shows. (Yes. There are Canon 5D Mk IV updates.)
Deconstructing the Scene: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Let’s take a detailed look at how Steven Spielberg and company crafted one of the most iconic scenes in film history: The golden idol scene from Raiders …
Filmmaking Tips: How to Stop Wasting Time on Set
Your film may be set for disaster before you even begin rolling. Here are a few filmmaking tips for optimizing your productions.
A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
Want to be a documentary filmmaker? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to lead you through every step of the process, from initial documentary concepting to distribution.