Mounting a DV Cam to a Motorcycle for a Low-Angle POV Shot
By Brian Flees Choosing Materials for a DIY Camera Mount The key to getting the best action shot for your
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Stereo vs. Mono Recording and the Impact of Surround Sound
From the audio side, recording all started with mono; silent movies going to sync sound, and all with one microphone.
Ruben Obregon on La Primavera: From the Navy to an Award-Winning Short
By Jake Lovell When you enter the Navy at 17, you are certainly going to be greatly influenced by the
Nat Tiffen: The Maverick Who Reinvented Industry Standards
Tiffen The Creative Catalyst: An Unassuming Maverick Who Quietly Reinvented Industry Standards by Ira Tiffen While many know his name,
Digital Intermediate: Creative Control Over the Final Look of a Film
By Steve Wright There has been a paradigm shift in the movie making industry in the last few years. Perhaps
Shooting Effective B-Roll for Documentaries
By George Avgerakis If you ever saw the movie, Jerry Maguire, you know the four most important words in the
Using Documentary Techniques to Tell Fiction Stories
By Dana Dorrity In the Communications program where I teach, documentary production is a foundation course. Students learn ENG style
Motivational Imagery: Using the Story to Get the Most Captivating Shot
By Saro Varjabedian Cinematography as an art form is unique in the sense that some of the most captivating works
Exclusive Interview with Thomas Ackerman, ASC on Balls of Fury
Cinematographer Thomas Ackerman, ASC is best known for his work on Jumanji, Tim Burton’s classic Beetlejuice, and National Lampoon’s Christmas
Fundraising for Your First Feature: Pete Chatmon Breaks It Down
By Anthony Q. Artis Filmmaking is full of hurdles and obstacles at every level from student films to studio epics.
Putting Your Best Work in Your Reel: 5 Types of Demo Reels
By Jeff Deel For many people who are starting out in the film industry, one of the most powerful tools
Shooting and Compressing Video for the Internet
By Chris Cavallari Have you noticed? Media is converging. I know, it’s craziness. Internet, TV, radio, magazines, books… They’re all