What happened on Alec Baldwin’s latest film should never occur. Guns on film sets can be done 100% safely using a few simple techniques. Also if every filmmaker knew basic gun safety then all those tragic accidents could have been avoided.
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Anamorphic Filmmaking
Recently I shot a short film about a twisted love affair. It was an interesting project because it consists only of 2 shots and they were both shot on the Pocket 4K using Sirui anamorphic 1.33X lenses.
Continue reading Anamorphic FilmmakingHow to light a shot using just 1 light (or no lights)
You can light your videos and photos using just one light! Also do it using 2 or 3 lights depending on the style you want and what gear you own. In this tutorial I even show you how you can light your shots using no lights, only available natural light. Continue reading How to light a shot using just 1 light (or no lights)
Using shadows and light to shape your scene
In this filmmaking and cinematography tutorial I will show you how using shadows can help add extra dimension and life to your subjects. Continue reading Using shadows and light to shape your scene
Fixt it in Post! Everyday effects that help you shoot quickly
In today’s video I show you how I made a kite fly, even though there was not much wind, and the kite had holes. Continue reading Fixt it in Post! Everyday effects that help you shoot quickly
Sell out a concert – crowd VFX tutorial
Today’s tutorial is a long one – fifty minutes – but it shows you all you need to create a VFX shot of a crowd. Getting extras is oftentimes a challenge. When you need a huge crowd, like for a concert or a sporting event, VFX is probably your only option (if you are on an indie budget). Continue reading Sell out a concert – crowd VFX tutorial
Easy way to fix bad weather in your shots | Sky Replacement Tutorial
Nothing worse then showing up to do your video or film and turns out that you get bad weather. Continue reading Easy way to fix bad weather in your shots | Sky Replacement Tutorial
How To Compose Music For Your Next Film: Good Taste Is All The Talent You Need
Clearly, music is a key element of storytelling in films. However, few indie productions have the budget to score (and record) an original soundtrack. Licensing existing music is a cheaper, but less flexible option – it is usually hard to match it to the edit. Fortunately, technology brings new options. Continue reading How To Compose Music For Your Next Film: Good Taste Is All The Talent You Need
Matching Different Cameras
A common headache in video production is matching footage from multiple cameras. If you are prepared, though, this can be an easy process. Continue reading Matching Different Cameras
How sound can ruin or save a film
In this video I talk about how to go about getting great sound for your film. This tutorial is based on my short film “Legend of the Bar”. Continue reading How sound can ruin or save a film