Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Edgar Wright Explains the Art of the Close-Up
Edgar Wright explains his cinematography style and directorial motivation in the following video presented by SlashFilms.
Lighting for Video: Light Modifiers
Get the most out of your production lights by using light modifiers. In this video tutorial we show you a few of the most common modifiers and …
A Masterclass in Making a Pixar Animated Short
Discover the process that goes into making a Pixar film in this masterclass from Saschka Unseld, director of The Blue Umbrella.
Swap your Director’s Viewfinder for a Smartphone App
If you’re still using a physical director’s viewfinder get with the times! New smartphone options are cheaper and offer a range of options for setting up your …
5 Similarities Between Miley Cyrus and Filmmaking
What do a teen superstar and the evolving film industry have in common? More than you might think! Have some fun with us, as we compare the …
Why a Script Supervisor is Essential to Your Film’s Success
The script supervisor is a necessary, but seldom discussed, member of any successful filmmaking team. In this post we share tips for script supervision to ensure your …
MovieCode is a Fun Archive for Film Buffs and Programmers Alike
Is the programming text you see featured in ‘high-tech’ films the real deal or is it a bunch of made up nonsense? Check out the blog that …
Lighting for Video: Light Stands
Discover which light stand is ideal for your video or film project. In this video tutorial we talk C-stands, lightweight stands and speciality boom and uni lighting …
Lighting for Video: LEDs
LEDs are light, relatively inexpensive and require little power, making them an ideal choice for many video pros. In this post we explore the pluses and minuses …
Breakdown Of The Major Online Indie Film Distribution Platforms
What’s the best way to generate views (and revenue!) for your indie film? In this post, we put popular video distribution platforms head-to-head. Learn the advantages/disadvantages of …
The Must-Have Lighting Kit for Shooting Interviews
Learn how to create a homemade lighting rig that inexpensive, versatile and easy to use.
Lighting for Video: Mastering Hot Lights Part 2
In this tutorial, in our on-going series on Lighting for Video, we dig deeper into incandescent lighting. Explore different options for incadeccent lighting, as well as some …