In this tutorial I revisit the crucial concept of shot design, which I discussed at length in my very first tutorial. As I said then, cinematography is not so much about the camera you use, but how you design your shots. Continue reading Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
Category Archives: Tutorial
Underwater video & photography
Learn proper techniques to get good footage in or under water. Also, find affordable equipment options that produce great results. Continue reading Underwater video & photography
Best Video Editing & Exporting Settings
Learn how to export high quality HD videos from Adobe Premiere. Continue reading Best Video Editing & Exporting Settings
Lighting Trick: just one light to get great shots outdoors at night
Learn how to get nice shots outside at night using only one light. I’ve used this technique on many music videos. I call it the “Hollywood Starlet” look because it’s similar to the one light technique used in Hollywood in the 40’s and 50’s. Continue reading Lighting Trick: just one light to get great shots outdoors at night
Filming Outdoors – Light Reflector
Learn how to make your actors or models look great when shooting outside on a sunny day. The trick is to use a light reflector to bounce the sunlight back onto your subject in order to hide the harsh shadows. Continue reading Filming Outdoors – Light Reflector
Digital Matte Painting Tutorial
This video teaches you how to create digital matte paintings. I have three examples taken from my video “Lost In Time”. Continue reading Digital Matte Painting Tutorial
Making Of “Lost In Time” – Green Screen & VFX
See how we traveled in time thanks to a green screen, cool costumes and some amazing visual effects. “Lost In Time” is a fun video I did with two popular YouTubers – DeStorm and MysteryGuitarMan. Continue reading Making Of “Lost In Time” – Green Screen & VFX
Making Of “Dragon Ball Forever” – Time Remapping Tutorial
In this tutorial, you can learn about time remapping and arranging fighting sequences. Continue reading Making Of “Dragon Ball Forever” – Time Remapping Tutorial
Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Audio Equipment
Here are some helpful tips when shooting a documentary or any run-and-gun type of a film. In these types of productions, it is crucial that you make the right equipment choices. Here I talk about audio equipment. Continue reading Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Audio Equipment
Making of “Epic Fruit Ninja” – Creating Slow Motion
See how I made the “Epic Fruit Ninja” video and learn to create smooth slow motion with any camera. Continue reading Making of “Epic Fruit Ninja” – Creating Slow Motion