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: Filmmaking on a Budget
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 →
A Quick Guide for Lighting Film
From three-point lighting to motivated setups, here is everything you need to know about lighting placement and schemes. Top image via Warner Bros. Lighting is an integral part of cinematography, and it’s one of the few areas of filmmaking that has infinite arrangements of set-ups. Quite like camera terminology, there are many variations of tools and lighting language. In short; it can… Read more →
Color Grading: Pro Insights
Rockstar pro colorist Mark Todd Osborne shares stories and insight from his celebrated career in color. If you want to know how to break into the big leagues, start here. All images via Mark Todd Osborne Color Grading Mark Todd Osborne is a rockstar colorist who started at one of the most respected color houses in the business, Company 3, where… Read more →
Audio Tips: How to Make Your Videos Sound Great
A lot goes into producing high-quality audio for your video projects. Every little detail matters, from recording audio to editing, mixing, and delivery. In this article we’ll take a look at a few tips and tricks for getting great sounding audio in your video projects. Microphones for Video Choosing the right type of microphone all depends on your shooting scenario, but by-far… 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 →
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 →
Filming Out Of The Darkness
This last February a talented band of rogue filmmakers set out to create a movie unlike many others. Exploring the path from Dark to Light. Out of the Darkness is the labor of Love for first time Director Shri Ananda and DOP Travis Cross. Together they carefully chose the team that would bring the award winning script to life. “With some… 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 →
Create Low-Budget Rain, Snow, and Fog Effects
Need blockbuster-looking weather on an indie budget? Use these simple effects to create a perfect storm of movie magic! Top image: www.effectspecialist.com Waiting on the weather is a nightmare for productions. Control the weather yourself and make your own rain, storms, snow, and fog with these great tutorials. How to Make Fake Rain and Storms Image via Tom Antos Rain is the… Read more →