Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
7 DIY Filmmaking Projects You Can Complete in a Weekend
Expand your filmmaking skill-set in only a weekend with these DIY tutorials for fun, creative, and relatively simple filmmaking projects.
Industry Insights: Turning Short Stories into Beautiful Feature Films
Adapting short fiction for the big screen can be challenging. These writers and directors shared their ideas on what worked for them.
The Advantages of Hard Light and the Benefits of Using It on Set
You can create dramatic compositions by bouncing hard light off something to make it soft, and create sharp edges and punchy, bold images.
Why Filmmakers and Photographers Prefer to Use Soft Light
In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources.
Video Games vs. Feature Films: Why Adaptations Usually Fail
While video games include cinematic storytelling, we have to wonder why they rarely translate into good movies. It seems to come down to delivery.
Capturing the Cinematic Moment: Creative Uses for a Color Meter
Color has long been one of the primary tools filmmakers use to communicate aspects of their characters and the worlds they live in.
The Biggest B-Roll Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting on the Run
Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes filmmakers and videographers make when shooting B-roll — and how to avoid them when you’re on the run.
Working with a Green Screen Is Easier than Ever — Here’s Why
In recent years, working with a green screen has changed. Take a look at a few new factors that have made the process easier than ever.
What the Marvel Cinematic Universe Means for the Future of Film
What do all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters mean for filmmakers and the future development of the industry?
Industry Insights: Filming Documentary Subjects in Conflict Zones
Michael Rowley’s 2018 Telluride selection “Hurdle” dives headfirst into creating a documentary about Parkour in an occupied conflict zone.
7 Tutorials on Adding The “Cinematic” Look to Your Videos
Here’s a bit of advice on breaking down how to create that “cinematic” look — including some helpful and creative resources.
Quality vs. Quantity: What Should You Record While Traveling?
While having selection footage is helpful, the key to great storytelling is about quality content, not quantity overload.