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
Panasonic has just released a firmware update for the GH5, GH5S and G9. With every update, the owners of these cameras hope to see a fix for their poor video autofocus. Does this update finally fix it? Continue reading Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
Today I wanted to share with you two technology videos that got me excited, but also a bit scared. The technology that they cover has many applications, including in filmmaking. Continue reading Buying actors’ voice packs and other possibilities with today’s technologies
Despite owning digital gimbal stabilizers, there are still many times when I use a traditional mechanical stabilizer. They offer several advantages: Continue reading Are traditional stabilizers dead? New Proaim Flycam set-up and tests
Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent music video I shot in Ecuador for the artist Renkai (song “Fly”). I show you how I lit and shot a scene, and talk about other important elements that made it possible to make my work as cinematographer look good. Continue reading How to Light a Film Like a Cinematographer | Job Shadow
I have owned previous DJI drones, such as the DJI Phantom versions 1 to 4. So why did I get the Mavic Air? Continue reading DJI Mavic Air – Why did I get it and is it worth it?
I’ve recently added second editing and color grading workstation to my office. While building my new set-up, I was looking at the latest and best options for my monitors. I know I wanted to have a dual monitor set-up with a ultra-wide monitor for my editing timeline, and the second monitor that I can use for my full screen display and color reference. Continue reading BEST 4K Display for Video & Photo Professionals
Those looking to buy a Red camera, listen up. Red has lowered their prices. Considerably. Continue reading Big drop of Red camera prices
Anamorphic lenses are generally very expensive – it’s something you rent, rather than buy. I have already done a comprehensive video about anamorphic lenses. In today’s video I talk about SLR Magic anamorphic lenses for MFT cameras, such as the Panasonic GH4 and GH5. These lenses are the most affordable option for real anamorphics (i.e not anamorphic adapters nor DIY solutions). Continue reading The most affordable anamorphic lenses
Oftentimes videomakers don’t put as much focus on sound as on the visuals when they work on their projects. It might be that working with sound is not as exciting as working with images. However, sound is important, as we all know. The good thing is that most video editing programs include easy to use tools that will quickly make your sound good (or at least much better). Continue reading 5 easy ways to make your videos sound better
