filmmaking
Three types of high-angle shots and their impact on your videos
Oct 17, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The angle of view is one of the elements that add to the story you want to tell in your filmmaking and photography work. In…
5 budget must-have video accessories for your Sony A6300 and A6500 cameras
Oct 8, 2018
John Aldred
The old cries of “If you want to shoot video, get a video camera!” are becoming fewer and fewer these days. Which makes sense given…
“Dreaming” is a 4K short film shot on the Nikon Z6
Sep 19, 2018
John Aldred
One of the big features in the new Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras is their ability to output 10Bit video through the HDMI port for use…
Fujifilm X-T3 vs. Panasonic GH5: how do they compare for video shooting?
Sep 6, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The Fujifilm X-T3 is just out, and on paper, it seems like a pretty powerful piece of gear. Jordan Drake of DPReview tested it out…
6 creative ways to use a gimbal for your video footage
Sep 6, 2018
John Aldred
Gimbals are wonderful things, but just walking around holding a gimbal gets really boring really quickly, especially for the viewer. But that’s what often happens….
5 essential storytelling drone shots you need to master
Sep 4, 2018
John Aldred
When you first get a drone, every single video you shoot looks amazing. At least to you, the person who made it. Because you made it….
These are some items you can use for filmmaking that you may already have at home
Aug 23, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I know many people who keep a hold of all sorts of bits and pieces thinking “I’m gonna need this someday.” I admit, I can…
4 essential camera moves every aspiring filmmaker needs to know
Jul 10, 2018
John Aldred
There isn’t much that’s more boring in film than just seeing one locked off tripod shot after another. Getting that camera moving really adds emotion to…
Five do’s and don’ts of shooting slow motion
Jun 11, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Slow motion sequences can add a lot to your videos if you know when and how to use them. Nowadays you can pull it off…
Organize Your Studio or Set with This DIY Equipment Cart
Jun 6, 2018
John Aldred
Equipment carts for use in the studio or on-set can be expensive. REALLY expensive. Of course, those carts often need to hold hundreds of thousands…