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 →
Category: Video Production
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 →
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 →
What I Learned From Shooting My First Wedding of the Season
The short days and long nights of winter have finally given way and spring is in full swing. For many photographers, this means one thing: wedding season. While wedding season is great, it can also be physically and mentally exhausting. I recently shot my first wedding of the season and want to share a few tips as well as things I would… 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 →
Getting around on the job
Many types of transportation methods are used in the filming process. From Cranes and ladders to ATV’s and the myriad of trucks needed to move the equipment cast and crew from location to location. Some can be fun and others tend to be a little dangerous at times. On the Shoot for ‘Ventures in Wine Country’ getting around the vineyard… Read more →
High Tech Movie Locations
Spider Technologies in Kelowna BC was one of the highest tech locations we found in the Okanagan for a specific scene in ‘A Wife’s Nightmare’ Production by Vic Sarin. The entire movie was shot in the Okanagan last year. Visionomics was bought in to provide top notch playback services for the film. Spider creates pre-manufactured modular and conventional power solutions.… Read more →
Why we make Movies
“Movies touch our hearts and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places, they open doors and minds. Movies are the memories of our lifetime, we need to keep them alive.” “Basically, you make another movie, and another, and hopefully you feel good about every picture you make. And you say, ‘My… Read more →