cinematography

    SmallRig releases yet another matte box system – 5th time lucky?
    Jun 30, 2022 John Aldred

    Regular as clockwork lately, SmallRig has announced yet another new Matte Box. What makes this one different from the SmallRig 3575 Mini Matte Box Lite,…

    Recreate this iconic movie scene from 300 using just an iPhone and a 3D printer
    Jun 17, 2022 Alex Baker

    Every so often a movie is released that really captures the action in an unusual and innovative way. Often the director and cinematographers have to…

    These are the seven rules (guidelines) to cinematic framing and composition
    May 22, 2022 John Aldred

    Composition is always such a hotly debated topic. There are so many “rules” (and sometimes a few that conflict with each other), but unless you…

    Why filmmakers love lamps – should you use one in your next video?
    Feb 18, 2022 John Aldred

    This is a rather interesting observation that I’ve never picked up on before but I’ll sure be on the lookout for in the future. Have…

    This is the most difficult shot in movie history and here’s why it matters
    Sep 23, 2021 John Aldred

    Movie and shot breakdowns are always a lot of fun to watch. Even breakdowns for bad movies are often quite interesting. That’s the case here,…

    13 Gimbal tricks to up your gimbal game
    Sep 4, 2021 Adam Frimer

    Gimbals have become increasingly popular and it’s obvious why. Moves that required master camera operators can now be done with significantly less training. Add the…

    This frame rate comparison shows why you shouldn’t just shoot everything at 120fps
    Aug 26, 2021 John Aldred

    With the influx of new cameras these days capable of shooting 120fps and even faster, it’s natural that many of us acquiring such a camera…

    Viewers “raging” over camera’s dead pixels in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead
    May 27, 2021 John Aldred

    For movie watchers, there’s nothing more upsetting than settling in to watch the latest overhyped movie only to turn on your fancy, way-too-big, expensive TV…

    How to shoot a no-budget horror short film
    Apr 29, 2021 John Aldred

    Shooting short films is one of the greatest creative outlets for many video shooters, especially those that might otherwise be trapped in the corporate world,…

    This is how they make fake drugs for movies
    Dec 23, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    There are a few methods to make fake blood for the movies (or you can simply buy it). But what about drugs? Of course, the…