A Teacher’s Perspective: Moving to a New Workflow with HD Cameras
By David Kaminski Film teacher David Kaminski explains how a school moved to HD cameras: choosing gear, budgeting, and changing
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The Rebranding of Batman
More than two decades ago Batman was rebranded for the mainstream, largely thanks to one boy and his dream. The
Working with P2 Data Management
By Paolo Dy Hour fifteen, and the footage is stuck on a card. Filmmaker Paolo Dy shares hard lessons on
How to Use 360 VR Tools
By Al Caudullo Beyond Adobe’s Skybox, other 360 VR toolsets are worth knowing. Al Caudullo explains how to use VR
4 Tips for Shooting HD
By Brian Melton Cinematographer Brian Melton shares four tips for shooting HD: exposure, lighting, camera settings and lenses, so your
The Portable Studio: Building a Portable Audio Edit Station
By Bryant Falk A portable audio edit station lets a director hear and process sound on location. Bryant Falk explains
An Interview with Anastas Michos, ASC
By Leonard Guercio Cinematographer Anastas Michos, ASC talks about lighting, camera operating and staying flexible as the film industry changes,
Think Twice Before You Hire Your Crew as Independent Contractors
By Kevin King A payroll director with 30 years’ experience explains why producers should think twice before hiring their film
Revolution in the Seats: Film Versus Digital
By David K. Irving “Revolution is not a onetime event.” David K. Irving looks at film versus digital and how
Art and Artifice: A Cautionary Tale
By David Worth Working on a play with Peter Bogdanovich, David Worth learned a lesson about art and artifice. His
Digital Cinematography: Shoot Cinematically, Regardless of Format
By Kevin Burke Stop worrying about video versus film. Kevin Burke explains contrast control and the shooting choices that make
Keep Hiss Out of Your Audio
By Dave Willard The perfect take, ruined by an awful hiss. Learn what causes hiss in your audio, how to