cinematography
“Every Frame a Painting” officially calls it quits
Dec 6, 2017
John Aldred
For those who’ve never seen it, the YouTube channel Every Frame a Painting it’s run by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos. They dissect movies. But…
18 smartphone apps you need as a cinematographer
Dec 1, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Even if you don’t use a smartphone for creating videos, it can still be a useful addition to your workflow. There are tons of apps…
This short film was made almost entirely from cinemagraphs
Nov 30, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Cinemagraphs seem to be more and more popular among photographers. If you like this type of artwork, this video will be a real treat for you….
Should you go to film school? Here are some pros and cons
Nov 29, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
You want to get into filmmaking and your first thought could well be that you need to go to film school. The choice between school…
7 items under $20 every filmmaker must have
Nov 28, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
In addition to cameras, lenses, tripods and the other essential gear, there are also some cheap, random items every filmmaker and photographer need. Matti Haapoja…
How forced perspective works and the maths behind it
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
Forced perspective is one of the most wonderfully creative tools photography affords. It allows us to create optical illusions that either baffle or simply amuse…
Learn to edit before you shoot to tell a better story
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
If you’ve been making films or videos for any length of time, you quickly figure out how important it is to plan in advance. But…
How to plan and make a viral timelapse video
Nov 21, 2017
John Aldred
With so many timelapse films being created now, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. But those that do go viral often do…
6 practical shot transition effects you can create in-camera
Nov 20, 2017
John Aldred
Transitioning from one shot to the next in a video or film has a huge psychological effect on the viewer. It can be seamless showing…
The new Sharp 8K camera costs $77,000
Nov 14, 2017
John Aldred
Just when you thought we’d settled on 4K, along comes 8K. Sharp have announced their new 8C-B60A (catchy name) 8K Professional Camcorder, and it will…