Should I upgrade my camera body or buy a better lens instead? It’s a classic question photographers ask themselves – or, more likely, post on a photography forum. In the days of film cameras, the answer was more clear-cut: choose a new lens over a new camera. After all, the camera was essentially a box designed to hold a… Read more →
Category: Technology
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 →
5 Reasons for Using a Color Grading Control Surface
A control surface is an essential piece of gear for professional color correction. Here are five good reasons why. Though this is no secret to seasoned professionals, many aspiring colorists don’t realize the inherent value that a color grading control surface will bring to their work. After all, many professional software packages can be used without additional hardware. The DaVinci… 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 →
Cold Weather Photography Tips. How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera
Cold Weather Photography Nikon 55mm E non-AI, FotoPro C5i Tripod 1/10 sec @ f/16 & ISO 100 SLR Lounge Preset SystemTokina 11-16mm f/2.8, FotoPro C5C Tripod 1/60 sec @ f/10 & ISO 100 SLR Lounge Preset SystemUh oh, Matt froze all the cameras. This could be bad!Hi there folks! This will mark the beginning of another new series, and be forewarned,… Read more →
15 Videos That Prove Drone Piloting Isn’t Easy
Feel bad about your drone piloting skills? Here are 15 videos to help you feel better. One of the best things about drones becoming more popular every day? More videos of drones crashing. Despite the fact that UAVs are continuing to become more advanced, there’s always something that can go wrong when flying them. Between dead batteries and wild animals, it… Read more →
Filmmaking Tips: Lighting With LED Panels
Thanks to their ease of use, LED panels are becoming more popular than ever. Make sure you’re using them effectively by following these filmmaking tips. I have mixed feelings about shooting with LED panels. On one hand, they are extremely convenient, efficient, and easy to set up. But at the same time, there are some undeniable downsides to working with them.… Read more →
How To Use The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
March 30, 2015 by Guest Filmmaker Blogger 4 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,… Read more →