Documentary Archive
Conducting an interview can be a challenging task, especially for your interviewee. There are countless reasons because of which the person sitting in front of the camera could feel uncomfortable and insecure. The main issue you might face as a filmmaker when conducting this type of interview
No matter how well you think you might prepare yourself, there is nothing more elevating, insightful and inspiring than using all your skills and everything you’ve learned as a filmmaker in the real world on set. The practical experience you can get this way is invaluable and
You may remember, exactly one year ago, we wrote about Movidiam – the new creative platform, which allows brands, agencies and filmmakers across the globe to connect, collaborate, and create remarkable films, which has been in a beta/invite stage only for some time, and today the platform is
Ten months ago Sony dropped the (4K) bomb with their PXW-FS7 at last year’s IBC trade show in Amsterdam, by introducing an extremely powerful 4K machine for less than $10K. It was, and still is a ground-breaking achievement, not only from a value standpoint, but also from
Mastering the art of lighting is a lifelong commitment. The intricacies of shaping light, creating atmosphere and evoking mood are key lighting concepts that take years, if not a lifetime, to master. For those predominantly working in dramas and other narrative forms with larger crews, budgets and
Directing for the unscripted format is a delicate balance of maintaining an unbiased perspective and presenting an intriguing and engaging story. While creative editing or leading questions can help you achieve the story you want to tell, you cost yourself credibility in the process. Director and editor
The Sony FS7 took me by surprise, as I believe many others. Packing an impressive “features-to-dollars” ratio rivalling cameras costing 2x certainly raised a few eyebrows, it was the start of IBC 2014. It got some people at competitors (Canon *ahem*…) sweating bullets along with thousands of
