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    Is Film School worth it? 5 reasons for and against
    May 2, 2018 John Aldred

    The film school debate never ends. It’s the same with going to school for photography, too. In both instances, there are large numbers of people…

    These five lighting techniques will help you create scary horror scenes
    Apr 26, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    There are a lot of components that can make a horror movie or photo really scary, and proper lighting is certainly among the most important…

    How to stop making five biggest mistakes new cinematographers make
    Apr 17, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Making mistakes is an inevitable part of our learning process. Still, it’s good to learn how to avoid them, so we can grow and make…

    Aputure launches Amaran MX and F7: compact, lightweight, powerful and affordable lights
    Mar 31, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Aputure is launching two new lights that put a whole lot of power in a small and lightweight package. One is Amaran MX, and Aputure…

    Five composition rules of filmmaking, and how to break them
    Dec 12, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    There are plenty of composition rules in filmmaking and photography and with them come many reasons to follow them. But there are often reasons to…

    8 location scouting tips from a pro location manager
    Nov 22, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    No matter if you’re shooting photos or videos out of the studio, location scouting is one of the essential steps. Ted Sim from Aputure meets…

    How to create 5 cinematic looks with 2 lights in under 3 minutes
    Oct 16, 2017 John Aldred

    People always go on about 3 point lighting setups. They’re a staple amongst photographers, cinematographers, and even CG work. Or people talk about shooting with…

    Aputure’s Light Storm 300D is a monster 2K LED Light for $1,100
    Oct 3, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Earlier this year, Aputure announced their upcoming monster LED light: the Light Storm 300D. And now, it’s officially launched. With impressive 142,000 lux @0.5m ,…

    5 editing mistakes every beginner makes that you need to avoid
    Sep 22, 2017 John Aldred

    We all make noob mistakes when we’re new to something. That’s why we make those mistakes, we’re noobs. While most of us try to avoid…

    The Aputure MX is the brightest mini on camera light in the market
    Sep 19, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    A new light is coming from Aputure soon, and it contains a whole lot of brightness in the size of a credit card. Although it’s…