Filmmaking roles on set
Many professionals play key roles in the filmmaking process. Here is a quick rundown of everyone who makes the films we love possible.
Mike and Chris geek out about Sony's latest entry-level cinema camera, which happens to be a lot like one of their beloved high-end mirrorless cameras. Will this end up being one of the best cameras of the year?
2019 has seen fantastic new equipment for video production, but with a world of options at your disposal, which is the best? We carefully evaluated each new product, emphasizing its innovation, value compared to its direct competition, and its overall performance. Then, we compiled a list of the best...
While following your dreams and living a practical life often seem at odds, Joanna Sloame proves that the practical path can sometimes be the most effective.
Finding your vision as an artist can often come late in your career. An artist might suddenly look back at their work and realize a unifying thread. However, if you are focused early in your career on your artistic voice, this can help expedite your artistic journey. In fact,...
We chat with Executive Director Carl Goodman about the mission behind the Museum of the Moving Image and what you can find there.
Cameraman shooting with children looking at viewfinder
You might have heard of HDR before, or at least you should have. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is the newest technology to get the best image on screen, regardless of whether you are working in HD or 4K/UltraHD. It is an increase in dynamic range and luminance values...
Have you ever wondered what you can do in advance of a livestreaming event? We’ve received a ton of tips and tricks from videographers on ways to prepare for a successful livestream. Some you may have tried and some you may not have thought of!  Here are the top...
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In 2018, documentary film enjoyed greater mainstream success than ever before. Hence, some are calling this the Golden Era of the genre. Noteworthy new documentaries like Minding the Gap and Bad Reputation: the Joan Jett documentary (both Sundance alums) made huge impacts on social media and with their theatrical runs. Minding...
Although the perfect final cut seems to be just over the next ridge, it is an ever-elusive destination that can never be reached.
Many makers of media are hard-wired to be detail oriented. After all, to make great media, you need to notice small details that others might not see. Some editors geek out over finding and fixing flash-frame errors and adjusting edit points with painstaking precision. This sort of hyper-attentiveness to minute...