15
Jul
Which Tools Do You Need to be a Film Grip?
As a grip, it¡¯s your job to handle the lighting and rigging on the set. You¡¯ll set up, take down, move and adjust dollies and cranes and will also be responsible for the non-electrical side of modifying the lighting. A grip¡¯s work is vital to the ...
15
Jul
Making a Movie Without a Hollywood Budget and Big Crew
Most video seminars focus on the gear when talking about the DSLR as a movie-making tool, but few provide a case study, showing by example, how to take an idea, create a project and monetize it. There is a high demand right now for story-driven conte...
15
Jul
How to Buy a Video Tripod
The goal of this article is to help you narrow your choice of options, pick through what is important to you, and make it easier to choose the right tripod to suit your needs and your budget. For the purposes of this article, the term "tripod" is use...
15
Jul
China Balls: The Classic Affordable Lighting Hack
Chinese paper lanterns, or China balls, are great low-budget tools for getting beautiful, soft light. What makes China balls unique is their ability to throw a soft, diffused light in almost all directions. This omnidirectional light makes them suita...
15
Jul
5 Essential Tips to Improve Your Audio When Filming
In a perfect world, budgets would be unlimited and you could hire a top-notch sound person for every production. But for students, amateurs, or professionals on a shoe-string budget, you probably don¡¯t have the funds available to do that. This doesn...
15
Jul
Four Must-Have Apps for Cinematographers
There is a plethora of apps out there, geared toward cinematographers. While many are useful, I¡¯ve decided to share the four apps to which I find myself returning regularly. They have earned a place in my digital tool kit and, in my eyes, are must-h...
