In today’s video I talk about a new work tablet I got from HP, the Zbook X2 G4. This mobile workstation uses some great features also found on Wacom tablets and the Microsoft Surface Pro. Yet it combines it all into a slim and easy-to-travel-with package. Continue reading Artist’s Tool – HP ZBook X2G4 Mobile Workstation
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
Today’s tutorial is about how to film interviews, especially focusing on the use of light-weight, portable equipment. Also, at some locations we did not have access to the electricity. Fortunately, these days you can get good-performing lights that run off batteries. Continue reading Great Looking Interviews: 2-minute filmmaking tutorial
In today’s video I test three very popular 3-axis camera gimbals: DJI Ronin-S, Moza Air and Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2. They all have a pistol-type grip, meaning that they are meant for smaller cameras (7-8 lbs load). Continue reading Pistol-grip camera gimbal shootout: DJI, Moza, Zhiyun
If you use or want to use cinema lenses on DSLR/DSLM-type cameras, here is a 3-axis gimbal that is definitely worth taking a look at. Continue reading Zhiyun Crane 2 & Follow Focus Controller – game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras
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
