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
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Buying actors’ voice packs and other possibilities with today’s technologies
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
Are traditional stabilizers dead? New Proaim Flycam set-up and tests
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
How to Light a Film Like a Cinematographer | Job Shadow
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
DJI Mavic Air – Why did I get it and is it worth it?
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?
BEST 4K Display for Video & Photo Professionals
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
Big drop of Red camera prices
Those looking to buy a Red camera, listen up. Red has lowered their prices. Considerably. Continue reading Big drop of Red camera prices
The most affordable anamorphic lenses
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
5 easy ways to make your videos sound better
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
Laowa 9mm : ultra-wide lens without fisheye
Over the years I’ve rarely used ultra-wide lenses because they normally produce the fisheye effect. There were definitely times where I could have used a wide field of view, but the image distortions were unacceptable to me. Continue reading Laowa 9mm : ultra-wide lens without fisheye