15
Jul
A Guide to Scanning Motion Picture Film
During my days as a film student, I shot projects using film and digital media. While digital footage was imported directly from tape, film was sent out, developed, and transferred to tape in standard definition. Now that more than a decade has passe...
15
Jul
Why a Well-Run Crew Keeps Your Film Production Together
There is an old truism, ¡°To write a movie takes one person, but to make a movie takes an army.¡± Turning an idea or words on a page into a finished film/video can essentially involve an army of people: those who raise money, break down and budget th...
15
Jul
Filmmaking Test: How Format Size Affects Your Focal Length
Without a doubt, your focal length choice affects the impact of your image, whether you are shooting video or stills. With the rise of digital imaging, there has been an uptick of available formats in which you can shoot. To help clarify the relation...
15
Jul
5 Filmmakers Share Tips on What to Expect after Film School
To?show you what work opportunities are available out there for film school graduates, we asked five filmmakers to describe their experiences after film school.? Their skill sets are as varied as their accomplishments¡ªa senior VFX artist in Hollywoo...
15
Jul
An Introduction to LUTs
In today¡¯s digital cinema workflow, you¡¯d be hard-pressed to avoid exposure to Look Up Tables. Whether you¡¯re a director, DP, editor or colorist, Look Up Tables¡ªor LUTs¡ªare something you need to be aware of, because they play a prominent role in...
15
Jul
Filmmaking 101: Camera Shot Types
One of the first things students are taught in film school is the nomenclature of the basic types of camera shots. This common language is essential for writers, directors, camera operators, and cinematographers to effectively communicate visual elem...
