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 →
Category: Filmmaking Tips
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 →
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 →
How to Get RED EPIC Quality Footage from a Canon Camera
Use this filmmaking technique to create beautifully cinematic footage for much less than expected using a Canon Camera This cinematography technique combines a Canon DSLR and the Magic Lantern hack to produce a cinematic image with around 13 stops of dynamic range. The dynamic range produced by this method is comparable to the 13 stops of usable dynamic range found in the RED EPIC.… Read more →
Drones ! Which one is Right For You
Looking to buy a drone? Don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for the Best drones for sale, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will hopefully take you through all of the best ready-to-fly drones for sale. It should also give you a reason to pick one over the other. There are a lot of spam websites nowadays, some… Read more →
How to Use The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
My name is Bojan Dulabic and I’m a filmmaker from Vancouver. I’m currently in the process of finishing my second feature film Project: Eugenics, which I shot mostly on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. In this article I’d like to talk about some of pros and cons, myths associate with this camera, how I used it to shoot a feature… Read more →
8 Filmmaking Tutorials Every Filmmaker Should Watch
From audio recording to zoom lenses, these insightful filmmaking tutorials are not to be missed. There’s a lot to learn in the filmmaking world. From scripts to distribution, there are a seemingly endless number of skills and techniques to master. This can be overwhelming for both new filmmakers and seasoned veterans alike. So, to save some time, we’ve compiled a list of eight filmmaking… Read more →
The Evolving Role of a Digital Imaging Technician
Image credit: Echo Cart via Inovativ What is a Digital Imaging Technician? What is their role on set? Here’s a breakdown of the constantly changing job of a DIT. A Digital Imaging Technician (or DIT) works directly with the cinematographer. They are responsible for image quality control, on-set color correction, and managing a production’s workflow. With the digital camera revolution, the job… Read more →
4 Easy Ways to Make Your Drone Footage More Cinematic
There’s more that goes into capturing cinematic drone footage than just buying the right aircraft. Let’s take a look at some aerial cinematography tips. Top image from Shutterstock There’s no denying that beautiful drone footage can add a tremendous amount of production value to your film project. After all, up until just a few years ago, aerial cinematography was reserved… Read more →
360 Camera Buying Guide 2015
These 360 cameras are perfect for VR filmmaking and video production. Let’s take a closer look at what’s out there. If you’ve ever seen a 360 video in VR, then you know how amazing this emerging technology can be. However, 360 video is in its infancy and it can be confusing to sort out all of the new technologies hitting the… Read more →