filmmaking

    How to mod an old 35mm SLR lens to make your own DIY “Anamorfake” lens
    May 2, 2019 John Aldred

    Anamorphic lenses have become very popular again, ever since somebody realised you could mount one to a DSLR and then stretch the footage out in…

    How to shoot a dark dramatic scene lit by computer monitors
    May 1, 2019 John Aldred

    When I first saw this video from The Film Look pop up in my feed, I thought it was going to be about how to…

    Here are six awesome filmmaking gadgets under $50
    Apr 25, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Photo and video gear is expensive, we all know that. Still, there are so many items you can buy for less than $50, yet they’re…

    Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 16 now comes with “Content-aware Fill” style features for video
    Apr 15, 2019 John Aldred

    The big news lately from the Adobe camp is Content-aware Fill for video in Adobe After Effects. But Adobe isn’t the only company who has…

    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…

    Seven tips for filming B-roll when you’re shooting solo
    Mar 11, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    B-roll can add value and interest to your videos and make them more dynamic. And sometimes, you’ll need to soot your B-roll content as a…

    This is the best explanation on the Internet about what dual ISO is and how it affects dynamic range
    Feb 19, 2019 John Aldred

    The phrase “dual native ISO” seems to be coming to more and more cameras these days. Certainly not to all of them, but to many,…

    The impact of low-angle shots on your photos and videos
    Jan 15, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    High-angle shots can make your subject appear weak or vulnerable. But what about low-angle shots? Do they help you achieve the exact opposite effect? Well,…

    The SquidRig gives your tripod arms to hold your lights and microphone
    Dec 18, 2018 John Aldred

    Tripods already come with a set of legs, so why not give them a set of arms, too? If you shoot video, and particularly interviews,…