Don’t panic when someone asks you for a C47 on set! These handy yet cryptically named devices are extremely useful in any number of situations.
The XBOX Kinect sensor is far more than a mere camera. It maps, in real-time, three-dimensional space from its point of view, creates textures to wrap around these real-time geometries and can recognize body parts and even facial movements. You can even use it to digitize objects by scanning...
There’s a 19th century poem by American writer Edward Rolland Sill called “Opportunity.” It’s about a battle: a cowardly soldier leaves the field, complaining that his sword is dull and useless. If he had a sword like the king’s son, he claims, he’d fight that battle and win, but...
Have you ever heard anyone say, “This dinner is really good. What model oven did you use?” I haven’t either. Then why do people say, “Wow, great video. What camera did you use?”
Behind the photo frenzy and selfie phenomenon, you’ll find a smart and simple piece of equipment worth adding to your kit. Behold, the almighty selfie stick! Whether you point the camera at yourself or at your subject, here are a few tips to get the most out of your selfie...
Three lighting sources are all you need to create a basic 3-point lighting set-up. If each light is identical, no worries: there are ways to diffuse that situation. For these setups we’re using some cheap aluminum clamp lights you can pick up at the hardware store for under ten...
5 Must Know Video Production PRO TIPS.
Ever wonder what makes you a pro?
Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.
Here are 5 Simple things to help you on your journey.
Horror movies overemphasize everything, including blood spraying from someone who has just been cut by a deranged, masked killer. Independent and low-budget film productions don’t have access to all of the technologies used in high-end productions. For example, super high-resolution cameras, but creating practical effects are the same for...
While shooting errors might seem fine on the set, they set themselves up for hours of frustration in editing. Keeping these four easy-to-remember tips in mind, shooting for the edit will save you time and money on your project.
Filmmaking has long been a favored medium of storytelling and with...
Music videos are different than drama, documentary, or event video. They involve a different element of artistry in the way they are shot and edited. Music videos are like jazz or abstract art. The rules are different. Many of the fundamental presuppositions of production, like composition, continuity, and shooting...
