Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Cinematography Crash Course: 6 Settings You Need to Check Before You Roll
For those of you just starting out as DPs, here are the six settings you need to double-check every time you get ready to roll a take.
3 Crew Members That Will Maximize Your Production Value
Many filmmakers assume that achieving high production value is as simple as shooting on the right camera. In reality, it’s got a lot more to do with …
Translating Your Photography Skills to Cinematography
Many photographers have ventured into video production and cinematography since the DSLR video revolution. There’s a fairly steep learning curve, but it can be overcome.
How To Properly Backup Your Footage on Set Without a DIT
If you can’t afford to have a DIT on your crew, use these tips to help ensure your footage is safely backed up every time.
Creating a Storyboard Edit in Premiere Pro CC 2015
Here’s a quick tip that comes in handy when creating a storyboard edit in Premiere Pro CC 2015.
3 Rules for Shooting Action Sequences
Shooting action sequences takes a special set of technical and creative skills. Here’s how to get it right every time.
How to Find Where You Used a Clip in Premiere Pro
Here’s the easiest way to find where you’ve used a clip in Premiere Pro CC 2015.
5 Top Habits Shared By Successful Directors
Great directors are not all cut from the same cloth, but the most successful of them share these five habits.
What It Takes to Be a Great Director
Let’s crack open my handy-dandy notebook and look at some tips I’ve written down from other filmmakers on what it takes to be a great director.
Quick Tip: How To Find Black Flash Frames in Premiere Pro CC 2015
Here’s a Premiere Pro tip on how to perform a quick quality control check of your final edit for unintended gaps.
The 3 Most Important Tasks For A Director During Pre-Production
Most directors believe the majority of their work is done on set or in editing. In reality, much of the director’s job is performed during pre-production.
3 Basic Tips for Creating Soft Light
Soft light can give you top-notch results when shooting talent, but many amateur DPs struggle with the basics. Use these illuminating tips to soften your shadows on …