cinematography
This photographer builds highly realistic miniatures for stunning movie-inspired portraits
Sep 26, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It’s not rare that photographers are inspired by other types of art: it can be cinematography, music, painting – you name it. Photographer Nicholas Busch…
This is what a gaffer does and why you need one on a film set
Jul 5, 2019
John Aldred
Gaffer is one of those titles that unless you actually become part of the photo or film industry, you’re not really sure what it is….
Watch this gimbal starter guide to get you shooting cinematic video quickly
Jul 5, 2019
John Aldred
Gimbals can be wonderful filmmaking tools, and they’re ideal for adding interesting movement to your shot with the minimum of fuss. But they’re not always…
This is what it was like to be a cinematographer of The Empire Strikes Back
Jul 3, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
All of us writing for DIYP are into photography and/or filmmaking, and since you follow our blog, I believe you are, too. But are you…
Filmmakers, here’s how to create a realistic war scene on a tight budget
Jun 19, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Last month, I’m sure that Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones were pretty much all that occupied anyone’s Facebook feeds. Both have inspired a massive…
Eight essential tips to improve your filmmaking on a budget
Jun 4, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If filmmaking is how you express your creativity, there are some components you need to include in your videos to make them amazing. But they…
Colour in Cinema: Daredevil
Apr 19, 2019
Jake Hicks
I’m not a fan of western superhero franchises. Yes I fully appreciate that I’m in the minority here and it’s certainly not my intention to…
How to set up a 2-camera interview using a motorised camera slider and pan-tilt head
Apr 17, 2019
John Aldred
While we were visiting NAB 2019, we took the opportunity to have another chat with Ben from Syrp. We wanted to find out more about…
Use these seven tips to get more cinematic footage with your smartphone videos
Mar 27, 2019
John Aldred
Shooting video on a smartphone has become far more commonplace now than it used to be. Even for quite serious projects. And, sure, it was…
Six ways to film like a cinematographer but think like an editor
Mar 14, 2019
Alexander Bruce
Grinding an editor’s gears is easy, most cinematographers can do it blindfolded. If you shoot video – for any reason at all – and you’re…