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 →
Category: Photography Tips
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 →
Things We Notice Because We Work in Production
Nothing can pull you out of the magic of your favorite TV show or movie faster than noticing a production error. And because we eat, live, and breathe all things production, we have a keenly trained eye to spot some other directors, or editors, or departments blatant faux pas. Least not we judge because we know that we all have… Read more →
24 Tips for Surviving in the Camera Department
Want to Make a Good Name for Yourself in the Camera Department? Whether you are a new AC or a seasoned Camera Operator, it’s always a good idea to stay on top of your game. Complacency in the work place can lead to your replacement. We took some time to ask some experienced DP’s a few questions about the… Read more →
No-Budget Filmmaking: Rise of The Backyard Indie
Like it or lump it, there are a lot of backyard indies being made each year. Thanks to inexpensive production technology, no-budget filmmaking is not only possible, but has become the norm for many first time feature filmmakers, web series producers, YouTube artists and short filmmakers. These days any filmmaker with passion and a story can make a movie. And… Read more →
10 Zero Budget Filmmaking Tips
Valentines Day 2005 was a key date in the history of the movie business. It was the day that Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim registered the name youtube.com. The movie business, and especially film distribution, has not been the same since. The last ten years has seen a host of additional changes. Digital technology has made it possible… Read more →
Just How Expensive Are Real DSLR Cinema Lenses?
We’ve rounded up some of the most widely used real cinema lenses utilized on big-budget films. Let’s explore the high cost of high-end lenses. Top Image from RedUser. There’s just something about the look and feel of a studio-backed film. For many filmmakers who have the good fortune to utilize top-level gear, this look and feel is within reach. For… Read more →
21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know
Some techniques are very basic while others go a little deeper – but all have been selected from our archives specifically for beginners and new camera owners. Introductions to Useful Modes and Settings on Your Digital Camera 1. Digital Camera Modes Explained – I spoke with a family friend recently who had just bought a new point and shoot camera.… Read more →
Exceptional DSLR Camera Equipment
These days There are many solutions to getting the right picture or video shots. Here are some images of the new era of DSLR camera equipment available to us, the consumer of the new DSLR age. Images courtesy of DSLR Photography Read more →