Tripods & Stabilizers: Better Video From the Ground Up
Jordan Claverie - Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:18am
If you want your work to look more like the shots you see on TV, you need to shoot rock-solid steady footage.
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Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown Honored
Jennifer O'Rourke - April 26th, 2013
It's hard to imagine a movie today that doesn't have a scene with a camera closely following the subject and Garrett Brown is getting much deserved recognition in the National Inventor's Hall of Fame for his creation of the Steadicam. -
Which Camera Support Should You Buy? Jib, Dolly, Floating Stabilizer or Slider?
Greg Olson - April 01st, 2013
We all try to make the most out of the gear we have, but every video producer hits points in their career where they become limited by their equipment. Anybody who does video seriously knows it can be an expensive venture, and that it takes time to acquire all the gear we want. The world of camera support equipment is vast and can range from relatively affordable to shockingly expensive. A good tripod is worth it's weight in gold and everyone should have a shoulder mount to get basic handheld shots, but eventually, you're going to want to get some more dynamic shots.
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Camera Moves and Intense Lighting in the Dark Knight
The interrogation scene between Batman and the Joker in “The Dark Knight” is a bold twist on a typical interrogation scene. Using dolly moves, handheld shots, and intense lighting, director Christopher Nolan and cinematographer Wally Pfister created a memorable scene that captured fantastic performances.
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Visual Storytelling in Road to Perdition
Released in 2002, “Road to Perdition” won the academy award for best cinematography. Director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Conrad Hall created a bleak style to represent Chicago in the 1930s, and used stunning imagery and beautiful camera moves to bring meaning to an intense murder scene.
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Documentary Style Shooting in Children of Men
To achieve a raw documentary feel for Children of Men, director Alfonso Cuaron and cinematographer Emanuel Lubezki created complex choreographed scenes with long takes and custom camera rigs to bring the viewer into the story. Released in 2006 the film received and academy award nomination for best cinematography.
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Creative Lighting and Camera Work in the Assassination of Jesse James
Directed by Andrew Dominik, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” uses creative lighting and camera work that results in effective visuals to enhance the story. Released in 2007 this film's cinematography earned Roger Deakins an Academy Award nomination.
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Hands on the iStabilizer Dolly
Mike Wilhelm - December 19th, 2012
A stabilizer is a really important tool to have. The iStabilizer Dolly helps you achieve silky smooth dolly shots with relative ease.
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Good Shooting Techniques Record Great Holiday Events
Jennifer O'Rourke - December 14th, 2012
If you're shooting a special event this season, whether it's a pageant for your church, you kid's school play or a paid gig to make a few bucks selling DVDs, here are some quick tips to help you with your shoot. -
New Swivl is White and Silver
Jackson Wong - December 11th, 2012
The new Swivl supports mobile devices and DSLRs, frankly I'm curious how a DSLR will mount. That's my first of a few questions about the new Swivl that is set to ship July 2013.
