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...
15
Jul
Film Sound Mixer Whit Norris: No Sound Problems, Only Sound Solutions
Whit Norris is a professional film sound mixer with a filmography ranging from work on Fast Five to Anchorman 2. Norris took some time off on the set of his current project, the forthcoming Vince Vaughn film,?Term Life to talk about gear, and share s...
15
Jul
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K versus Panasonic GH4
Even though it's only been shipping for a short time, the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is the current "go-to" choice for shooting 4K video with a single sensor/interchangeable-lens system for less than $4000. However, things may change when Panaso...
