Adding special effects to a body to create an effect that makes you a Super Hero. Thanks to Jason Xie for the samples. Great work Jason! Read more →
Category: Camera Equipment
Amazing Before & After Hollywood VFX
Some great production scenes from “The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” Series: “Game of Thrones” “Guardians of the Galaxy” “Man of Steel” “X-Men: Days of Future Past” “The Avengers” Read more →
Shooting in the Cold – Tips for Winter Photography
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you should stop doing any photography. Winter photography can be magical, here are some tips for shooting in the cold to help you. The weather It’s easy to go out and shoot when the weather is nice and the weather God’s smile down with big fair sky grins. Summer, Spring, and especially Autumn are… Read more →
Using a Frying Pan to get better low angle Photos & Videos
Grabbing low angle footage and photos is somewhat of a challenge. Even the lowest of tripods have some height to them. Then again, you probably don’t want to put your camera on the sand. Here is one of the cooler ideas ever shared courtesy of Roger Payne at fujifilm-blog. Actually once you see this, you will never realize how you lived your… Read more →
Loudness And Intelligibility Recording In TV Drama
We have been discussing the issue of loudness and intelligibility recently, first with my article asking BBC Sound Problems Continue – Why? and then with Russ’ observations in his article So BBC How Come We Can Hear The Dialogue On Peaky Blinders? Well not unsurprisingly this issue continues to be discussed here and elsewhere. I came across an excellent article… Read more →
How a VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen. Top image: The Jungle Book via Walt Disney Pictures Visual effects are so prevalent in modern cinema that it can be easy to overlook the extensive process involved in every computer-enhanced shot. While behind-the-scenes breakdown videos are becoming increasingly common, few of them reveal what a… Read more →
Shooting B-Roll for Digital News Packages
B-Roll Here’s everything you need to know to show the who, what, when, where and why in your B-Roll. Top image by nikkytok Video journalism is not about reporting the news. Video journalism is about telling a story – well – visually. Which means we need to break down the elements of your story for you to build your package.… Read more →
7 Quick Production Tips for Film and Video Professionals
Running out of time and money? These quick and easy filmmaking tips and DIY production hacks just might save the day. Image via Paramount By Johnathan Paul May 03, 2016 As any filmmaker or videographer can tell you, the real job of the production crew is to solve the various daily challenges that inevitably arise on set. Because believe me, there are… Read more →
Video Editing – You will Need These
Assets for Video Editors PremiumBeat / RedShark News Here are some assets and tools that will greatly enhance your video editing workflow. Editors have to keep track of a million things at once. From logging footage to color grading, an editor is a multi-disciplinary master who must balance strict deadlines and professional standards. Let’s take a look at five fantastic… Read more →
Get a Grip on Lighting With a C-Stand
Learn the basics of a C-stand to make sure you know how to properly light up the set. It’s so much more than righty tighty, lefty loosey. A C-stand is one of the most versatile tools you can have a a filmmaker. You can direct light in any way with ease, making you an true director of photography. The term… Read more →