filmmaking

    The easy way to fake a ground level FPV drone shot with a handheld 360° action camera
    May 25, 2022 John Aldred

    With drones becoming more difficult or impossible to fly in a lot of locations around the world without expensive permits and hassle, finding ways to…

    These are the seven rules (guidelines) to cinematic framing and composition
    May 22, 2022 John Aldred

    Composition is always such a hotly debated topic. There are so many “rules” (and sometimes a few that conflict with each other), but unless you…

    Deity expands out of microphones with their new timecode generators and smart slate
    May 19, 2022 John Aldred

    Deity Microphones has expanded its product lineup with a couple of interesting new devices. There’s the Deity TC-SL1 digital wireless smart slate and there’s the…

    10 tips for filming miniatures to make them look larger than life to the camera
    May 3, 2022 John Aldred

    Miniatures have been a part of filmmaking pretty much since filmmaking began. They’re typically used when building a full-sized set or prop would be impractical…

    I started shooting with gaffer tape on my LCD to force myself to think differently
    Mar 25, 2022 Vlad Moldovean

    I’m sure over the last few years all of us photographers have heard the word CINEMATIC so much that in the end, it lost all…

    Nanlite launches its new PavoBulb 10C high CRI RGBWW LED light for practical light replacement on set
    Mar 23, 2022 John Aldred

    Nanlite has released their new PavoBulb 10C. It’s an RGBWW colour-mixing LED light designed to replace practical bulbs on-set when you need to get a…

    Five video editing tips in five minutes to work smarter, faster and tell a better story
    Mar 22, 2022 John Aldred

    For anybody who edits video, it’s a process that constantly changes and evolves. We’re always learning new things, new and better (sometimes worse) ways to…

    Why filmmakers love lamps – should you use one in your next video?
    Feb 18, 2022 John Aldred

    This is a rather interesting observation that I’ve never picked up on before but I’ll sure be on the lookout for in the future. Have…

    10 epic and cinematic drone moves you need to learn for filming yourself
    Feb 7, 2022 John Aldred

    Filming yourself with a drone has always been challenging, although it is getting a little easier with the automated flight modes available now, even on…

    42 fun camera moves for you to try with your 360° or action camera
    Feb 4, 2022 John Aldred

    Teeny tiny action cameras and 360° cameras open up a lot of filming options that just simply aren’t available to larger DSLR and mirrorless camera…