How to Properly Set Marks For Your Talents When Filming
Even though setting marks for your actors might seem quite simple, it’s critical for keeping sharp focus and properly framing your shots. The easiest way to get your actors …
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Hey guys, real quick I want to make sure you know that the biggest video industry education event of the year is happening right now! Me and Vlady are super …
An Easy Trick To Make Your Interviewee Act More Natural in Front of the Camera
Conducting an interview can be a challenging task, especially for your interviewee. There are countless reasons because of which the person sitting in front of the camera could feel …
Top 5 of the Most Common Filters For Better Control Over Your Image
Camera lens filters are often an extremely useful accessory on set that can not only improve your overall images, but they can also help you set a particular look or …
“Norway: Into the Arctic” Entirely Shot on the DJI Phantom 3 Drone in 4K
A few months ago, the LA-based filmmaker Raphael Rogers had the chance to travel to the arctic circle area of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Just with a DJI …
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Your Video Editing Process
The editing process is not only one of the most critical stages of the entire post-production workflow of any film project, but typically it’s the most time-consuming one. No …
Tips and Tricks for Building a 3-Point Lighting Setup Using Only Natural Light
The ability to utilise the advantages of natural light can be a huge lifesaver in situations when you need to work on a shoestring budget or simply don’t have …
Sybrillo is the Most Versatile GoPro Accessory with Built-in Stabilization and a Handful of Exciting Features
The talented team of engineers, coders and marketing experts behind Sybrillo has been working together on this project for more than two years striving to revolutionize the way sport and cinematography …
Watch out YouTube, Amazon Video Direct is now open to Content Creators!
Amazon wants you! Yes, if you create video content, maybe have a YouTube channel or you are thinking of starting one, or maybe you are an independent filmmaker who …
Getting Even Skin Tones and Preserving Texture in DaVinci Resolve 12.5
In a previous post, we’ve already covered an essential post-production technique that can help colourists to fix up skin tones and remove skin blemishes in DaVinci Resolve 12 on multiple …
Aputure DEC LensRegain – the Ultimate Speedbooster Lens Adapter for Your BMPCC and Panasonic GH4
Just a year ago when the Aputure DEC lens adapter hit the shelves, many people requested the focal reduction feature of the Metabones Speedbooster combined with the DEC lens adapter …
Frame.io Now with Real-Time Collaboration with Adobe Premiere Pro
Frame.io is an industry-leading video review and collaboration platform and now it is available as a free extension for Adobe Premiere Pro CC that brings real-time collaboration into Adobe …
The Visual Effects and Make Up of Game of Thrones Season 6
The phenomenal success of Game of Thrones has been paying the bills for the last five years at HBO and the biggest and craziest show on TV is not …
NAB 2016: HP Shows Off the Third Generation of Its All-in-One Z1 Workstation
NAB 2016 in Las Vegas continues at full strength with another series of new intriguing announcements for creative professionals. This time the good news comes from HP. The technological giant …
Use These 5 Simple Tips To Enhance Your Editing Workflow
The more I learn about editing, the more I realise how exceptional and powerful this aspect of the creative process can be. A simple edit can turn your footage …
Insightful Tips & Tricks For Filming In Low Light
Shooting in low light with a camera that provides staggering ISO performance such as the Sony A7S II or the A7R II doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will always …
The Ins and Outs of Shooting with Multiple Cameras
Sometimes, shooting with multiple cameras can not only save you a ton of time and effort on set, but there are certain situations when this is the only viable …
These Are Ten of the Most Frequently Used Tools & Shortcuts in Premiere Pro CC
Indeed, Premiere Pro CC has some of the most powerful assets and impressive editing features available out there. Just as any NLE, though, the actual editing workflow comes with …
A Quick Overview of the Ikan PD Movie Remote Air Pro Wireless Follow Focus System
It’s been a while since we last covered a reliable wireless follow focus system that deserved more in-depth consideration. A unit that indeed have attracted the attention of many professionals since …
More Tips & Tricks On Matching Shots In DaVinci Resolve 12
Even though we’ve covered different workflows on matching two (or more) shots while colour grading multiple times, this particular topic still generates a lot of buzz among independent filmmakers …