filmmaking

    6 Things to watch out for when operating a boom mic
    Jul 21, 2016 John Aldred

    If you’ve been shooting video on your DSLRs for any length of time, you’ve realised that in-camera sound is awful. Perhaps you want to branch…

    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…

    Get your DSLR Filmmaking game on with these new camera tools from Edelkrone
    Apr 12, 2016 John Aldred

    Following on from the success of their SliderPlus system, Edelkrone have today announced several new products to assist in your film making efforts. With the…

    3 simple tips for improving your first video
    Mar 23, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    If you’re looking to get into filmmaking, there are plenty of tips and tricks to learn that will make your life a lot easier and…

    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…

    High School Student Gets Famous Peruvian Actor to Star In His Film
    Jun 30, 2015 Allen Mowery

    Kids these days often leave me scratching my head.  However, in what I would describe as making my entire scholastic career look like an extended daycare session, 17-year-old Alex…

    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,…

    Seamless Follow Focus Ring From Cinegear Provides Uninhibited 360-Degree Rotation
    Jun 12, 2015 Allen Mowery

    One hassle with dSLR video is having to attach follow focus rings to your lenses, often with a clunky bracket or closure to hold them…

    PocketSkater2 – The 1lb Camera Dolly That Fits In Your Pocket
    Jun 11, 2015 Allen Mowery

    I am a naturally skeptical person.  So, it was only natural that, when I first saw the PocketSkater2, I was a wee bit skeptical.  There…