Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Learn How Legendary Filmmaker David Fincher Tracks His Characters
Through clever tracking, panning, and tilting, David Fincher immerses his audiences by crafting characters like no other working director.
How to Stylize Your Cinematography Like Wes Anderson
Every great cinematographer has a signature style. You can develop yours by studying the experts, beginning with Wes Anderson.
HBO’s New Documentary “Spielberg” Is a Must-See for Aspiring Directors
HBO’s “Spielberg” is more than a biography, it’s a mini masterclass detailing some of the most influential scenes in the history of American cinema.
Filmmaking Tips: How to Develop an Anti-Hero in Your Next Project
Here are seven tips for making your film’s protagonist a dark and morally questionable anti-hero to add depth to your story.
How Roger Deakins Shot and Lit Blade Runner 2049
Take a look at the lighting cinematographer Roger Deakins designed to capture the visually stunning footage in Blade Runner 2049.
Gear and Accessories You Need for Travel Video and Photography
Wondering what video gear you need to pack for a destination or travel shoot? Here are all the tools you will need to remember while you’re far …
The 5 Best Cameras to Rent or Buy for Any Video Shoot
We take a look at choosing between the ALEXA Mini, RED RAVEN, URSA Mini Pro, a7S II, or GH5. Here are the 5 best cameras to rent …
5 Filmmaking Tips for Creating Practical Gore Effects
Working on a horror film or video project? Here are some practical filmmaking tips for creating gore effects that won’t break your budget.
Filmmaking Tricks: How to Make One Camera Look Like Two
Here are four creative filmmaking techniques you can use to make your solo-camera shoot look like a dual-camera production.
The Shreditor’s Guide to Do-It-Yourself Post-Production
Putting your video project together is the final, critical step in the shreditor’s process. Learn how to do it the right way.
How “American Vandal” Shows Us the Future of Documentary Film
This Netflix original series relies on vertical cell phone footage and animated social media conversations, giving us a glimpse of future documentaries.
6 Different Ways Lighting Gels Can Save Your Shot
Check out these creative techniques you can use to simulate different lighting temperatures and shapes on set using gels.