I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I did the aerial shots in my new film trailer, so I’ll try to answer these questions here. First watch the tutorial, then read my notes below. Continue reading Flying Camera Rig for Indie Filmmakers
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Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design
Here is another tutorial where I show that shot design is more important than the camera you use. Continue reading Red Epic vs DSLR Camera vs Shot Design
Trailer of my new film “Aide The Enemy”!
Just yesterday I finished shooting all the pick up shots for my new film… so this is all very new, but here is a quick preview of what my new film will be about. Continue reading Trailer of my new film “Aide The Enemy”!
A day in the life of a filmmaker – working on a new film
“So what is it like to work on a film?” I often get asked by others. My answer is usually “GREAT!” becuse it is… but that still doesn’t mean it’s not work. Continue reading A day in the life of a filmmaker – working on a new film
Time Freeze Effect
In this tutorial, I show you how to do the time freeze effect in a simple way. Just ask all of your actors to freeze while you move the camera around them. Then – if you want to sell the idea even better – add some 3D objects suspended in space. Continue reading Time Freeze Effect
Killing Love
Short film “Killing Love” & Tutorials
I have published on YouTube my newest short film. It is a story about a couple in love. He is jealous and has a short fuse, while she is beautiful and wild (or just maybe crazy). Together they are like modern day Bonnie and Clyde… a dangerous combination. Where will their blind love lead them? Continue reading Short film “Killing Love” & Tutorials
Color Correction – matching sunny and cloudy shots
In this tutorial, I show you how to get around a common problem when filming outside on a day with a mix of sun and clouds. Since you can’t always stop and wait till the light matches all your previous shots, you will have to do what big productions do – fix it with color correction. Continue reading Color Correction – matching sunny and cloudy shots
DIY Camera Car Mount
In this tutorial I show you how you can build a sturdy car door camera mount. It will cost you around $20 and shouldn’t take more than one hour to make. Continue reading DIY Camera Car Mount
Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
In this tutorial I revisit the crucial concept of shot design, which I discussed at length in my very first tutorial. As I said then, cinematography is not so much about the camera you use, but how you design your shots. Continue reading Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited