The Beauty of Black & White 4K Cinematography
Shooting in black & white is still a bit of a challenge for many filmmakers and definitely it’s not a simple and straightforward process. Many professional cinematographers claim that …
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How To Make Stylized Film Titles in Adobe After Effects CC
Adding some creative and imaginative visual effects to your work is always something that brings more value to your video productions. Today we have a great tutorial from Film Riot that …
Grading Hit Netflix Drama “House Of Cards” in 4K – An Inteview With Colorist Laura Jans-Fazio
“House of Cards” was the first original series for Netflix and it had a huge success. It is an adaptation of a previous BBC mini-series of the same name, and is based …
BeSteady ONE Plus 3-Axis Gimbal Update & Test Shots With the GH4, BMPC 4K and BMPCC
3-axis gimbals are in great demand for many filmmakers. We’ve already posted some extensive thoughts on the topic. In case you’ve missed them – 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizers – Part …
The Power of Thunderbolt 2 and High Speed 4K Workflows presented by HP
The introduction of 4K video to the masses is delivering the unprecedented levels of quality and realism that audiences demand. However, 4K also brings with it massive amounts of …
Davinci Resolve 11 Beta 2 Is Now Available For Download
The latest beta version of one of the most powerful color grading software out there the Davinci Resolve was just released. The Lite version is also available for download and, …
Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin and more
Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin; The Pocket Camera price drop and more… Posted by Ogy Stoilov July 21th, 2014 In Episode 006 of …
How to Prepare Your Master Export for DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
Back in 2011, I was researching some DYI options for creating a DCP (Digital Cinema Package). Unfortunately, the most affordable software solution at that time was the Fraunhofer DCP Creator with …
New Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Price Drop – Get It For Only $495 By End Of Summer!
Today we’ve got another pleasant surprise from Blackmagic Design. This is the third time they’ve announced a price drop on their cameras. The original Cinema Camera’s price was reduced with $1,000 last …
The Benefits of Shooting 4K RAW on the BMPC
Shooting raw video is one of the most demanding and appealing features for many indie filmmakers. For many years, this feature was available only on higher priced models like the …
Canon EOS C100 in C-Log vs. Sony A7s in S-Log 2 Comparison
There are many shooting situations where we need to match source clips from different cameras. Today we have a nice comparison between the Canon EOS C100 (with the latest firmware update) …
Adobe Anywhere for Filmmakers and Video Shooters
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. As such, it is so important for filmmakers to have the creative freedom and the ability to access their own content remotely without physical constraints …
How to Achieve A Film Look With The Panasonic GH4
All indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort in order to achieve the so-called “film look” in their work. However, what does “film look” mean by definition and how …
What Is It Like To Be An Independent Filmmaker In 2014?
A few days ago on Vimeo, I saw an awesome and inspiring short video called “Making Room” produced by The Music Bed. It features the infamous UK-based cinematographer Philip Bloom and his journey to …
Popular Non-Linear Editors in 2014 Which Support 4K
A lot of things in the editing world have changed in the past few years. Final Cut 7 was a dominant and preferable piece of non-linear editing software for …
Dynamic Range Comparison Between the Panasonic GH4 and the BMPC 4K
The Panasonic GH4 and BMPC 4K are among the first affordable 4K cameras on the market that undoubtedly deliver great 4K images. One of the main questions, on many shooters’ mind is …
The Three Boom Mics That Simply Do The Job
Recording high-quality, top-notch production audio on set is one of the most important aspects of the filmmaking process. Whether you capture images in standart definition, HD, 2K or 4K …
Which Medium is The Best For Filmmakers: Cinema, Television or the Internet
As part of the independent filmmakers’ society we always dream about participating in a big budget Hollywood-like production made for the big screen. Unfortunately, it’s not the typical case for many of …
Easily Track Text in Adobe After Effects to Impress Your Clients
Working with Adobe After Effects can easily turn your work process into a nightmare-ish experience, especially when your deadline is approaching fast and your clients are eager to see …
Panasonic GH4 vs Blackmagic Cinema Camera Green Screen and Chroma Key Comparison Test. The Results Will Surprise You.
Today we’ve got a great green screen and chroma key comparison produced by Video Alchemy between the Panasonic GH4 with a standard compressed 4K output and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera …
