Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
7 Top-Notch Tutorials for Learning the Basics of Filmmaking
From building a crew to shooting and editing a video, here’s everything you need to know to begin your filmmaking career.
How “The Mandalorian” Got Feature Film Effects on a TV Budget
Stagecraft vs. Green Screen: How Jon Favreau crafted the effects for the epic series The Mandalorian on a not-so-epic TV budget.
Capturing the Kinetic Filmmaking Energy of the Safdie Brothers
A look into how the Good Time and Uncut Gems filmmakers — Benny and Josh Safdie — create kinetic energy and dynamic color palettes in their films.
The 2010s: The Biggest Filmmaking Moments of the Decade
In ten years, a lot has happened to the world of filmmaking and cinematography. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments.
Tips for Shooting Music and Band Documentary Projects
Let’s dive into the ins-and-outs of the band documentary sub-genre and how to create something that looks — and sounds — awesome.
Learning Curve: Managing a Successful Gimbal Handoff
The classic gimbal hand-off is a great technique that can add style and eloquence to an otherwise pedestrian tracking shot.
Cinematography Tips from Watchmen DP Gregory Middleton
Gregory Middleton shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the cinematography behind Watchmen — as well as some insights for aspiring filmmakers.
Make Your Own Light Control for Quasar-Style Tube Lights
In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to build an inexpensive — and relatively simple — quasar-style light control using foam core.
The History of Skate Videography: The Unsung Hero of Cinéma Vérité
Let’s dive into the history of the skate video and how skateboarding has influenced the videography and filmmaking landscape.
How to Master Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin Technique
The mystery and thrill of Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin: What it is and how it can be utilized in your next film and video project?
The Secrets of Making Money as a Documentary Filmmaker
Here are some insightful tips on how to pitch and sell yourself, land the best gigs, and actually get paid for documentary film work.
“Watchmen” and The Art of Creating Nonlinear Stories
Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.