Cinematography & Camera
How To Fake Slo-Motion in Post
If you’re an independent filmmaker, then you have probably run into this problem: You’re ...
In Praise of Natural Lighting
By Josias Jensen As independent filmmakers we are always on the look out for ...
The iPhone 11 Pro is The Next Big Gun!
The iPhone 11 Pro is here! And it’s got ARRI and Red Cameras shaking ...
How To Film Complicated Scenes Without Showing Anything
Film school students can rest, knowing their complicated scenes can actually be accomplished if ...
Keep it Simple- Why Fewer Shots are Actually More
When creating a shot list or storyboard for a film, I usually find I ...
How To Use Comic Books To Improve Your Filmmaking
Film is a visual medium, unlike other forms of story everything is told mainly ...
A Bigger Universe, You Just Don’t Know It Yet. A Breakdown Of Shot Sizes And Movements
A very brief rundown on the different shot types, sizes and angles if you’re ...
The Golden Ratio Vs. The Rule of Thirds
One rule of thumb when composing a shot is to use the rule of ...
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