Michael Walsh

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Michael is a retired gaffer with over 26 years of experience in the film industry, working on 74 feature films and over 400 episodes of TV.

The importance of DOT documents: Lessons learned from a near-disastrous cross-country haul

Organization Michael Walsh

Ask any industry professional and they are likely to have plenty of horror stories. However, this one could have ended in complete disaster.

What is a grip in film production?

Composition Michael Walsh

Every major film production is going to have a skilled grip, but who are they, and what's their role on set? Let's discuss.

The 180-degree rule: A filmmaker’s most powerful blueprint

Composition Michael Walsh

Videographers follow the 180-degree rule for a very important reason: to move their stories along in a logical way.

What is film grain?

Technology Michael Walsh

To understand what film grain is and how to avoid it, you first must understand the process of how it's created.

What is shutter angle and why is it important?

Camera Settings Michael Walsh

To understand what a shutter angle is, you must first understand film-based camera mechanics. Here's what you need to know.

How to use false color in your next project

Editing Michael Walsh

False color is one of the best techniques you can use to expose your shots correctly. Here's how to use it on your video projects.

Everything you need to know about depth of field

Composition Michael Walsh

What is depth of field? Let’s start by determining what it is not. Depth of field is not a tangible thing. Depth of field...

10 vintage lenses to add to your kit: An in-depth investigation

Camera Equipment Michael Walsh

Using vintage lenses lends a unique character to modern images while breathing new life into old glass.

Subjective Lens: Truth and Lies in the History of Photography

News Michael Walsh

Does the camera lie? The camera is an inanimate device, a tool of intention. Like a personal computer, or any other electronic communication device,...

How to Use a Toplight to Illuminate Groups of People

Lighting Design Michael Walsh

For those of us who contribute daily to the motion content business, eventually you will be asked to light a large subject or group...

A Study of Rembrandt Style Lighting from the Three Point Perspective

Lighting Design Michael Walsh

When teaching lighting techniques, I explain to my students that, to understand where and why a light is positioned in a given way, we...