filmmaking
These are 5 simple and clever tricks every filmmaker should know
Feb 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Filmmaking involves a whole lot of knowledge, and if you ask me – filmmakers also use some magic to achieve certain results. Sometimes they use…
The cheapest lighting solution for filmmakers – light, filters and barn doors for $90
Jan 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It probably goes without saying, but – professional lighting is expensive. If you are just starting out your filmmaking career, or you’re simply a hobbyist,…
4 Tips to help you tell a story with your work
Jul 21, 2016
John Aldred
Knowing what to shoot and learning how to tell a story in your videos can be a challenge. It’s something you pick up with over time with experience, but…
Incredibly, Model Holds Breath for 4 Minutes to Shoot Underwater Video in a Single Take
Aug 26, 2015
Allen Mowery
Holding my breathe for even a minute is a difficult task, let alone for four minutes straight. And I can’t say that I’ve ever been…
Become a Better Filmmaker by Watching Bad Movies
Aug 17, 2015
Allen Mowery
It has been my experience in life that you learn the most from past mistakes, whether they be of your own doing or from someone…
Tell a More Dramatic Story With This Simple Video Editing Technique
Jun 20, 2015
Allen Mowery
At its heart, filmmaking has always been about telling a story. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 30-second commercial, a short documentary for the local festival,…
Video Production: how to properly slate and what to avoid
Jun 4, 2015
Allen Mowery
You see it all the time in quirky behind-the-scenes videos and outtake reels, but slating, the practice of slapping down the arm on that cool…
Oblivion: The Cinematography of Claudio Miranda
Jan 10, 2015
Maaz Khan
Out of the top ten highest-grossing films of 2014, nine were either sequels or reboots for franchises already long-established – the remaining film was Christopher…
Transform Your Lighting With This Cheap And Easy DIY Lighting Trick
Aug 29, 2014
Tiffany Mueller
A set of color gels are incredibly useful to have around any studio whether you are a still photographer or a filmmaker. They aren’t even…
An Introduction to the Basics of Cinematography
Jun 19, 2014
Maaz Khan
There’s resources available online that can teach you almost anything you want to know. It’s funny how at this point in time, we can learn…