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
Category Archives: Tutorial
DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal
I’m sure you’ve heard of the MōVi. Well, if you can’t afford to buy it, you can maybe build one yourself. Here’s a video about how I did it. Watch it, then read my detailed notes below. Continue reading DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal
Lighting Set-up for a Pop Music Video
Here’s a lighting set-up you can reuse in many music videos where you want to have that beautiful, colorful look you see in expensive pop music videos. To help you along, the video includes diagrams to show you exactly how to set up. Continue reading Lighting Set-up for a Pop Music Video
Indie Shoulder Rig
I got a quick tip for all of you low-budget filmmakers out there – you can now get cheap but very useful shoulder mounts for your camera. I found one that I like using. Here is a quick demonstration of how the rig looks and works. Continue reading Indie Shoulder Rig
Flying Camera Rig for Indie Filmmakers
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
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
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
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