We talk to accomplished gaffer, Michael Walsh about what it's like to handle the lighting for some of hollywood's biggest movies.
We talk about pre-production and whether or not anyone really needs it. Spoiler alert, most of the time, everyone does.
With the ubiquity of cheap LEDs, the sky’s the limit for the creative filmmaker. But besides just lighting a scene, what can you do with RGB LEDs?
In this episode of the Videomaker Podcast, Chris and Mike talk about how to make the leap from amateur to professional in the world of video production and filmmaking.
We talk with Joel Shryack about editing the sound for Jumanji: The Next Level.
The screenplay is the backbone of a movie. It is the written version of a film, and it’s what everyone on set is working together to bring to life. For many, writing dialogue can be the most daunting part of screenwriting. When you have...
We’ve all been there. Someone's found out that you have the video tools and the talent, and you get volunteered to record something, shall we say, less than exciting. Perhaps it’s a school play, or a kid’s sporting event or a musical recital. Your first, gut reaction...
Mike, Nicole and Chris talk about what they seeing as the big improvements in video tech that we hope to see in 2020.
A shot list details every shot the filmmaker or video producer intends to capture during production. It's a crucial step in the pre-production process.
Pre-production is dreaded by many; some consider it tedious, non-creative work.
Essential Learning
How to Get Started with 360-degree Video
Within the last few years the video industry has seen the emergence of a handful of new techniques, technologies and methodologies. Aerial videography has...
Lenses: How does focus work?
If you’re new to shooting video, you may notice that fellow camera geeks like to talk a lot about “glass”. While there are a lot of things made of glass in the video world, there’s only one thing called “glass”: Your camera lens. Here's how it works to produce a useable, in-focus image.
10 vintage lenses to add to your kit: an in-depth investigation
Using vintage lenses lends a unique character to modern images while breathing new life into old glass.
The Essential Video Shooter’s Toolkit
The big day has finally arrived — a video shoot for the biggest client to ever darken your door. You’re nervous, but excited and...
How to Choose the Right SD Card
SD stands for “Secure Digital” — it’s a technical specification published in the waning years of the 20th century, created by three digital giants:...
How to Cover an Event in 360
Spherical video has the ability to bring a viewer right into the center of the action, no matter if that’s sports, entertainment, concerts or...
ISO: What It Is and How to Control It
Put simply, ISO is how sensitive to light film stock is. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your film and the less time...
What is mise-en-scène? An essential filmmaking concept
Mise-en-scène means “placing on stage” and refers to props, lighting, wardrobe and blocking.
What is B-roll and how do you shoot it?
One of the most overlooked areas of video production is gathering B-roll footage that tells a compelling story. Here's what B-roll is and it's so important.
Take Flight with These 8 Must-have Drone Shots
Camera-equipped drones are capable of capturing brilliant, awe-inspiring shots, and chances are you’ll want to learn the essentials of beautiful aerial cinematography yourself.
Choosing the Right Focal Length
We’ve got this picture in our minds of a director holding her fingers up in twin L shapes, one inverted, and peering through the...
10 Production-saving Accessories
Inclement weather, dead batteries, missing assistants, cars that break down, tripod legs that snap, shoots being delayed for hours, getting kicked off of locations,...
Understanding Bit-depth and Color Rendition for Video
A video camera’s ability to reproduce a smooth gradation between colors and shades is an important factor when seeking to capture filmic images. The...
Drone Safety: Tips and Best Practices
Playing the OddsDrones are just like any other piece of gear; at times, they can and do fail. Similarly, pilots are just like any...
How Does Image Stabilization Work?
There are various ways for a videographer to stabilize their footage. If your camera doesn’t need to move, a tripod is ideal. Where camera...
How to Choose the Right Frame Rate for Your Epic Slow Motion Sequence
Until recently, directors didnât have a lot of choice in slow motion without highly specialized equipment. 1987âs Panaflex Gold II for example, could only...
A Primer on Live Video Production
Many people want to stream events across the country so far away viewers — whether millions or a select few — can enjoy. Live...
How to Compose Your Shot When Your Camera Can See Everything
Something to remember when shooting spherical video is that everything is visible in the shot. Even if you think you are being clever by...
How to Create a Stunning Time-Lapse — Even in Changing Light
One of the great things that video can do is show us our world in a way that’s impossible or very difficult for humans...
Which image sensor is right for you?
We all know light sensors make our cameras work, but what makes a good light sensor? Which camera and image sensor combo is best...
