I often hear that people struggle with jello-like footage and artifacts when shooting with digital cameras – especially when using the GoPro Hero camera on a RC multicopter. This post explains what causes these problems and how to eliminate them. Continue reading DIY ND Filter for GoPro Hero
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How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
If any of you have lost time on the set struggling to fold one of these large portable green or blue screens, here’s a little tutorial to help you save the time and frustration. Continue reading How To Fold a Portable Green Screen
Color Correction For War Film Look
Often, I get asked what presets I use to give my films their final look. I always answer “I don’t use presets. I adjust the colors of each shot individually by hand”. Continue reading Color Correction For War Film Look
Generating story ideas
I get asked often how I come up with story ideas. My way is pretty much the same as how other storytellers – including those much more accomplished than me – work. Continue reading Generating story ideas
CineDrone – Sky Is The Limit
Thanks to advances in technology, indie filmmakers now have amazing tools that let them match the picture quality of Hollywood productions. Continue reading CineDrone – Sky Is The Limit
NWO United We Stand
“NWO United We Stand” film + BTS + Tutorial
Today is one of those really exciting days for me because I get to share my latest short film with you. I am also posting two tutorials: the behind-the-scenes Tutorial 44 and “How To Film War Action Scenes” Tutorial 48. Continue reading “NWO United We Stand” film + BTS + Tutorial
Steadicam How-To and Reviews
After my video “DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal”, some people got the impression that I prefer these to steadicams. Continue reading Steadicam How-To and Reviews
Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Sony NEX 5R just may be the best camera for budget filmmakers. Even though I often stress that people focus too much on the cameras and not enough on developing their cinematography skills, I get asked so much for camera recommendations that I decided to talk about a specific camera – especially since I bought this one myself. Continue reading Cinematic Tests – Sony NEX-5R review
Montañita: Beach Life – documentary film
I’m happy to announce that my documentary “Montañita Beach Life” is finished and available to view on my YouTube channel TomAntosFilms. Continue reading Montañita: Beach Life – documentary film