Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
5 Ways to Avoid the Horrors of Every Student Film Set
This video is a masterclass in how to keep your student film (or any film, for that matter) on the rails. Take a look at mistakes you …
Video Tutorial: How to Create Cinematic One-Light Setups
Don’t let the limitations and constraints of the filmmaking process deter you. You can still get a great-looking, cinematic image with a single light.
How to Capture The Narrative Power of Shutter Speed
In this tutorial, we’ll look at what shutter speed is and how to set it — as well as its potential to influence the actual narrative of …
Cinematography Breakdown: Creating the Look of Parasite
Let’s take a look at the cinematography, blocking, and storyboarding of Bong-Joon Ho’s latest masterpiece.
The Exposure Fundamentals Behind Great Filmmaking
From aperture to shutter speed to frame rate — in this tutorial, we’ll look at the basic building blocks of great filmmaking.
Genre Breakdown: The Different Types of Sci-Fi Films
To the Moon and beyond. Breaking down the science-fiction genre and how you can learn to create your own sci-fi film adventures.
Recreating the Look of Oscar-Nominated Film “The Lighthouse”
With the Academy Awards approaching, we decided to honor the Oscar-nominated film The Lighthouse by recreating a scene from the movie.
On Set: How to Operate the Fisher Model 10 Dolly
The Fisher Model 10 dolly is an industry standard for good reason, but you can’t buy one — you can only rent it. So what can it …
Action, Reaction, Reveal — How to Create Better Documentaries
Creating a compelling documentary means elevating emotions and drawing the viewer into your subject. Here’s a three-step strategy for how to do just that.
Learning Curve: Getting Started Using a Light Meter
A light meter is still a powerful tool for getting a correctly exposed image. Here’s what you need to know to get started using one.
Filmmaking Challenge: How to Create Foley for Stock Footage
Do you have a video clip, but it doesn’t have any accompanying audio? In this challenge, we explore how you can create your own foley effects.
5 Quick Tricks to Fix a Boring Documentary Project
If you find yourself working on a documentary project that’s starting to get boring, here are some quick tricks to help you get back on track.