Posts Tagged ‘cinematography’
10 Things to Know About Shooting with Vintage Lenses
Vintage lenses are growing in popularity, here are 10 things you should know about them.
5 Tips For Capturing Better Low Light Footage
Full frame DSLRs unlocked the potential of shooting in extremely low light situations by delivering great results at high ISOs. However, the vast majority of DPs today …
Quick Tip: Focus Pulling
Camera assistants and focus pullers can benefit from the simple tips in this quick video.
5 Ways To Give Your Low Budget Film More Production Value
It’s easier than ever to make a low-budget film with high production value, yet so many filmmakers still create films that look unpolished. Here are 5 tips …
State of the Industry: Camera Operators & Cinematographers
How much do camera operators make? We’ve created an infographic of recent statistics showing the locations where camera operators and cinematographers earn the most.
Simple Photo/Video Light Setups for Cinematic Looks
Most DPs are trained early on in their careers to learn the basics of a three point lighting setup. However, in this post I’ll make a case …
Impossible Shots: The Invention of the Steadicam
In the 1970’s, cinematographer Garrett Brown was tired of the bulky dolly equipment needed to get a smooth, moving shot. Out of this frustration, came an invention …
Not Enough Light? Try Double Bouncing Reflectors
You don’t have to have big production lights to light up dark spaces. Learn how to double bounce light in the following video tutorial.
Aspect Ratios Explained: When To Use The Major Three
It seems like every filmmaker these days likes to throw a 2.35:1 letterbox on their footage to give it a more ‘filmic look’. The truth is though, …
Painting With Light: How To Fundamentally Approach The Craft Of Cinematography
Many of us focus heavily on cameras, gear, lenses, and other equipment as a means to create a cinematic image, but there is so much more that …
Why You Should Be Investing In Fully Manual Lenses
Most DSLR shooters are accustomed to working with electronic lenses, but there are a handful of great manual lenses out there (old and new) that can provide …
Why Mastering Deep Depth Of Field Is Crucial For Becoming A Better DP
While DSLR technology has opened up a whole world of possibilities when it comes to capturing cinematic like images, it’s also caused an overuse of extremely shallow …