How I Shot My Debut Feature Film “The Sixth Day” on a Shoestring Budget
As our filmmaking guide is just around the corner, I’m going to give you another update by sharing more insights on how I actually managed to put together my …
Author: Vlady Radev
Take Your Car Action Shots To the Next Level With the RigMount XL Camera Gimbal Mount
Filming immersive car action scenes with numerous cameras attached to fast-moving vehicles has always been an integrated part of every high-octane car chasing sequence. Yet, capturing these shots has been quite challenging and …
Liven Up Your Editing By Creating a Whip-Pan In Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro
Knowing a bunch of useful editing tips and tricks is always an excellent way to enhance your post-production workflow and power up your skill set. There is a simple, yet super …
Shooting 4K Video For Online Distribution – Is it Worth it?
Do you remember the vigorous debate a couple of years ago whether the Canon DSLRs were capable of delivering true 1080p videos and how many lines they were actually able …
How Well Does DaVinci Resolve 12 Handle Raw Files From Your Timelapse Sequences
No matter if you are still using your good old Canon DSLR or the latest compact mirrorless camera for capturing your timelapse sequences, chances are you probably experience the same …
Anamorphic Shooting with the Sony RX10 II and SLR Magic 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter
Anamorphic shooting has always been a common aspiration for many independent filmmakers. Fortunately, with the popularity of the mirrorless compact cameras and recently released anamorphic adapters and lenses this type of workflow becomes …
What Are the Optimal Audio Levels For Your Video Production?
Probably because I was an audio guy before becoming a filmmaker, I’ll never stop emphasising how important and essential aspect is sound for every video or film production. Unfortunately, throughout the …
HandJib – a Portable Handheld Jib For Your Mirrorless Camera or Smartphone
Despite the somewhat NSFW name (just Google it and you’ll see what I’m talking about) this portable handheld device is another compelling alternative for capturing a variety of smooth and stable shots by …
The Pursuit of Visual Storytelling Recreated In Our First Filmmaking Guide
I’m really glad that now Ogy and I have the opportunity to share our stories with so many great people like you through this blog. If filmmaking is your greatest passion as it …
The World’s Largest 16TB SSD by Samsung Was Just Unveiled
Only a month ago we covered the announcement of the world’s largest 2TB SSD by Samsung, and now they have an enterprise 16 TB SSD prototype! Considering the fact that the …
Sony A7R II vs. Sony A7S Low Light Comparison Tests
Being the first Sony mirrorless camera capable of shooting 4K video internally, the Sony A7R II seems to be another viable option and a logical choice for many owners of …
The ALEXA Mini First Look and Review Plus Some Test Footage
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the ALEXA Mini – the latest entry in the ARRI’s line-up of high-end digital cinema cameras. Fortunately, US-based camera DP’s Chris Aran and …
Utilising An Invisible Split Screen Technique To Enhance Your Edits
There are many techniques that can enhance your editing skills as we’ve covered a handful of them throughout the recent months, but this one, in particular, can help you to …
Six Powerful 4K Editing Notebooks For Your Consideration
If you are in the market for a new video editing laptop there are certain specifications that you have to consider before you make your purchase decision. Some time ago, we’ve covered …
Ultra HD Blu-ray Format Licensing Starts End Of August
It seems that the bright mainstream 4K future is now another step closer to turning into reality. With the constantly dropping prices of both the professional and consumer-oriented 4K capable …
How Does You Favourite Camera Handle Moire and Aliasing?
This is still a relevant question, yet the answer may surprise you. Given the fact that most of the compact mirrorless cameras available today already shoot in 4K resolution many …
Viral Short “Pipe Dream” Reveals Making Surfing on a Motorbike a Reality
You don’t see a motocross bike riding gigantic waves in the ocean every day, right? Well, this is what the video below is all about. The Australian multiple world record holding motocross athlete Robbie …
Why the Sony A7R II is Generating Even More Buzz Than the Sony A7s
The Sony A7s has taken the world of 4K independent filmmakers and enthusiasts alike by storm since the camera officially hit the shelves more than a year ago. Now …
Here’s How the Mesmerising One Shot Segment From “UnReal” Was Filmed
For the last week or so a certain action sports mountain bike video became viral, not only because of the performance of the rider in the video itself but also due …
Tips and Tricks on Preventing and Fixing Audio Drifts In Your Production
Audio drift is one of those extremely annoying and frustrating issues that can easily ruin your footage and simply make it unusable. The overall post-production workflow in these occasions can turn …