How to Film Cinematic Shots in Any Location
Whether you are an independent filmmaker, documentarian, or corporate videographer there is a high likelihood that you will end up shooting in a location that you aren’t familiar with …
Tag: Documentary
Closer Look at the Legendary Canon C300 Series
Canon is a huge brand in the camera industry and even though they may not always be the first to the party, when they show up they tend to …
7 Tips on Getting Cinematic Images in Boring Locations
You can always hop on a plan with the perfect equipment and a model to go shoot in an exotic destination that makes your job easy. Most of the …
How Much Should You Charge as a Documentary Filmmaker?
Documentary work is an interesting area for filmmakers looking to make it a career. It doesn’t look like it’ll be easy to start making money from some of the …
Why the ARRI AMIRA Might Be the Best Cinema Camera
When we talk about ARRI cameras we almost always talk about the ALEXA. There are many flavors of ALEXA, including the Mini, 35, Classic, etc., but there was one …
How Much Do Video Editors Actually Charge?
Unless you have a strong network of fellow video people, as you start to build out your own business and pricing structure it can feel a bit mysterious. When …
Building the Ultimate Doc Camera Setup
Documentary rigs can be quite difficult to get right. They require the same basics as every other setup, such as good image quality and intuitive controls, but also need …
Building the Ultimate Canon C300 III Handheld Rig
The Canon EOS C300 Mark III is a beautiful cinema camera. It has all the essential things that you want and need from a cinema camera, but that doesn’t …
Building a Cheap DIY Pocket 6K Pro Rig from Scratch
Something many owners of Blackmagic’s Pocket series seem to enjoy is building out the perfect rig. The cameras are compact enough that you can basically build them out to …
Blackmagic Pocket 6K vs Pocket 6K Pro – What are the Differences?
It looks like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is in the hands of many creators and they are taking a good look at whether this “Pro” model …
Adventure Film for The North Face Shot on the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
Blackmagic Design has recently announced that Towers of Tigray, a branded content film for The North Face, has been produced by Colab Creative using a Blackmagic RAW workflow for …
Science Channel’s “Legends of the Deep” Shot with Blackmagic Pocket 4K and URSA Mini Pro
It seems that lately there are more and more Blackmagic Design cameras showing up on the set of major productions. The list includes many Hollywood and big broadcast productions …
See Mini-Doc Winner of Panasonic EVA1 “Share Your Vision” Contest
“Sage” is the winner of the Panasonic EVA1 “Share Your Vision” short film contest for non-fiction, directed and shot by filmmaker Gabe Dinsmoor. Shot with the Panasonic EVA1, “Sage” …
An Easy Trick To Make Your Interviewee Act More Natural in Front of the Camera
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 …
The Ins and Outs of Shooting a Documentary Style 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 …
Movidiam – the New Creative Network for Filmmakers Officially Launched at AWS in Las Vegas
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 …
In-Depth Sony FS7 Video Presentation For Documentary Work
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 …
Using Natural Light and Other Interview Lighting Tips From A Seasoned Cameraman
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 …
Walking the Thin Line of the Unscripted: Directing for Documentary
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 …
New Mini Doc by Ed David Produced by Lars Von Trier, Shot on the Sony FS7
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 …