filmmaking
New to filmmaking? These are some mistakes you should avoid
Aug 9, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We all make mistakes, and that’s okay – it’s one of the ways to learn and grow. However, it costs you less time, money and…
These are some must-have accessories for smartphone filmmaking
Aug 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Ryan Connolly of Film Riot recently gave us an example of a neat-looking video shot on a smartphone. Of course, if you’re limited only to the…
Gear doesn’t matter: here’s how to shoot a high-quality movie with your smartphone
Aug 2, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
“Gear doesn’t matter.” You may agree with this statement or not, but it’s definitely the case if you have a good idea and an engaging…
Watch 115 years of color film evolution in only 4 minutes
Jul 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I’ve heard from many people that they highly prefer color movies over black and white ones. Still, many of them take them for granted (myself…
Learn how to choose the best frame rate for your videos in just 10 minutes
Jul 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you start shooting video, there are plenty of things to learn, and one of the first things to master is definitely the frame rate….
Inequality in filmmaking industry: do filmmakers need to be male?
Jul 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When it comes to male and female roles in the society, there are a lot of stereotypes and a lot of inequality. One of the…
These “stupid” little items will save your life on a shoot
Jun 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
As a professional photographer or filmmaker, you probably have quite a lot of equipment. But there are some items you may not count as essential…
This is the full budget and lighting breakdown on shooting an $8,000 commercial
May 29, 2017
John Aldred
The world of commercial shooting, whether stills or video, is an attractive one. It can be a tough one to break into, but it can…
These are some methods for creating fake long takes in your movies
May 24, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Long takes in movies (whether they’re real or fake) add a feeling of tension and get us involved. In this educative video essay from Fandor,…
Sound may have the biggest impact on how well your film tells its story
May 18, 2017
John Aldred
It’s often said that the camera is the least important aspect of shooting video. That people will watch a low quality noisy video without any…