Tag: filmmaking tips and tricks
Finding paid gigs as a video producer in this highly competitive marketplace could be a bit intimidating, especially for those fellow filmmakers who are just starting out and lack the confidence …
Have you ever taken a video during one of your travels and realized that some moments are better captured on videos than photos? After all, videos are more dynamic, …
That’s one of those tricks that you wish you knew long before you had to spend a fair amount of your hard-earned cash on fancy sliders or other professional dolly systems …
Last week we took a closer look at the DJI Osmo Mobile’s ability to shoot stunning time-lapse and hyper-lapse videos on the go. Now, we’ll focus on some of …
There are many ways to enhance your storytelling and stylize your videos but what a better way to do so than capturing some exciting, impactful slow motion footage. In …
Beyond any doubt, 3-axis gimbal stabilizers are fantastic tools for capturing buttery smooth footage that can be used in a variety of creative projects and applications. But more importantly, they …
Needless to say, 3-axis brushless gimbals are wonderful stabilizing tools capable of producing amazing footage that can add tons of production value to any project. However, the fact that you …
Taking the possible mistakes out of the equation while shooting dialogue scenes is the first positive step towards the successful completion of every narrative project. Even though filming a …
Looking for new, innovative ways to enhance the visual aesthetics of your next project could be a challenging task. If you’re in a similar position and do have a …
If you’re struggling with holding your full-sized DJI Ronin or Movi M10 gimbal with bare hands for extensive periods of time while shooting and don’t want to spend a …
Camera lens filters are often an extremely useful accessory on set that can not only improve your overall images, but they can also help you set a particular look or …
Traveling abroad with your favorite filmmaking equipment can be a quite overwhelming task, especially when you’re not prepared for the multiple obstacles and challenges you might stumble upon along the line. Unfortunately, there …
Without a doubt, the most fundamental technique you can use in your video editing workflow when moving from one shot to another is the cut. It became not only …
The mediocre battery performance of the latest Sony mirrorless cameras is ubiquitous and still an Achilles heel of those otherwise excellent filmmaking tools. The genuine Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion battery should …
With the overabundance of choices of tools available on the market nowadays, it’s quite overwhelming to pick the right one for your projects, especially when it comes to performing professional cinematic …
The Sony A7S II has become the de-facto “go-to” camera for many independent filmmakers and low budget productions, that require a travel-friendly kit. The camera has a small and lightweight form …
Occasionally, we all tend to procrastinate our daily tasks even when we really enjoy what we’re doing. It’s just part of our human nature. However, if you’ve found yourself putting …
Creating a beautiful background for your shots shouldn’t necessarily cost you an arm and a leg. You can easily create this effect by using only one light and a piece of aluminium …
Getting the most out of your batteries, particularly when you are dealing with outdoor shoots in cold weather can be quite overwhelming. In reality, these units would last for a …
Powerful and immersive cinematic images are something that we all as filmmakers are avidly striving for to make our films more appealing to our audience. Unarguably, it’s one of the most challenging …