I can’t help but feel that whoever named the medium shot did it a vast injustice. In most real-life situations, people equate the term "medium" with blandness, mediocrity and an underwhelming lack of excitement. It is neither large nor small, but something that falls into the no-mans-land of the...
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 changes depending on the way one takes a photo or shoots a video. Understanding depth of field is essential in cinematography, where the focus is...
There are many working parts when it comes to cinematography. We'll give you the most important cinematography terms you need to know.
Writers spend most of their time worrying about the words that the characters on the screen will say. Sound engineers worry about how to make sure the words can be heard and how to mix them with music and background noises. Lighting designers spend their days figuring out how...
Narrative space is the constructed environment in which a story takes place. Unlike real space, narrative space is necessarily and inherently fragmented. Pieces of both real and wholly fabricated environments are blended together in order to present the appearance of cohesive space, even when no such space exists in...
Translating live magic tricks onto video can be difficult. In this article, we will give you a few tips for capturing magic on video.
Often described as magical, golden hour is the most desired time to shoot for many videographers. However, it's also one of the most difficult times as well.
The Hitchcock Zoom is a powerful video camera technique that allows you to visually show a character's inner emotions. Here how you can use it in your work.
Using teleprompters when you’re filming can help those in front of the camera recite the production’s script. It’s a tool that’s useful in video production.
If you want to create flattering and creative product videos for you clients, then you need to know these five tips before you start shooting.
