Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Can You Use Copyrighted Music on YouTube?
Wondering why your video was flagged on YouTube? Let’s dig into music copyright, the repercussions for use, and ways to get music for your media projects.
The Amazing Cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki
Let’s take a look at the amazing cinematic touch of back-to-back Oscar winner and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki.
Video Gear for Traveling Road Warriors and Frequent Flyers
Do you find yourself having to travel a lot with your camera? Here’s a checklist of things you will probably need, as well as some rules and …
10 Questions to Ask When Buying A Filmmaking Camera
A camera is a big investment, make sure you’ve asked all the right questions before pulling the trigger.
Canon’s New 4 Million+ ISO Camera Is Amazingly Impractical
Canon’s latest big camera announcement pushes the boundaries of low-light capabilities, but who is going to buy this camera?
How to Use High-Key Lighting Without Looking Like a TV Movie
High-key lighting is for more than just TV. Let’s take a look at a few examples and examine a few ways to get the shadow-free look.
8 Cinematographers to Follow on Instagram
Instagram is full of photographers, but some of the world’s best cinematographers are also just a follow away. Here are 8 great accounts from awesome DPs.
Artist Highlight: The Genius Insanity of Terry Gilliam
Explore the singular vision and bold work of director Terry Gilliam, from Monty Python’s Flying Circus to The Zero Theorem.
A History of Production Company Logo Animations
Production company logo animations have changed a lot over the years. Let’s take a look at exactly how they changed and how some have become iconic.
3 Rules for Shooting Action Sequences
Shooting action sequences takes a special set of technical and creative skills. Here’s how to get it right every time.
5 Top Habits Shared By Successful Directors
Great directors are not all cut from the same cloth, but the most successful of them share these five habits.
What It Takes to Be a Great Director
Let’s crack open my handy-dandy notebook and look at some tips I’ve written down from other filmmakers on what it takes to be a great director.