See the behind-the-scenes of my popular YouTube video “Crysis 2 vs Call of Duty Black Ops – The Ultimate Duel”. This is a great example of a no-budget one-man crew production. Continue reading Making of Crysis 2 vs Call of Duty Black Ops
Category Archives: Tutorial
Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Camera Equipment
As some of you may know, I’ve been back to Ecuador for the past month and a half to finish a documentary about Montanita. Continue reading Documentary Filmmaking Tips & Tricks: Camera Equipment
How to Shoot a Dialogue Scene: Angles, Framing & the Rule of Thirds
Avoid the most common mistakes when setting up a two-person dialogue scene. Learn all about the proper framing, camera angles and the rule of thirds. Continue reading How to Shoot a Dialogue Scene: Angles, Framing & the Rule of Thirds
Lighting Trick: Light Beams / Lasers
This tutorial will show you how to create a beam of light in your next video production. They could be rays of light coming through a window, a laser pointer of a gun, or even a flashlight. Continue reading Lighting Trick: Light Beams / Lasers
Understanding and Controlling the Depth of Field
In this tutorial I explain what is the depth of field and how you can control it. Also, I break the old myth that a larger image sensor in your camera equals a smaller depth of field. Continue reading Understanding and Controlling the Depth of Field
New Tutorial: Basic Framing & Angles
I got a new tutorial up on my youtube channel where I talk about the basics of shot framing and angles. Continue reading New Tutorial: Basic Framing & Angles
DINNER DATE – SHORT FILM SCHOOL
DIY CAMERA DOLLY!
I have a new tutorial where I explain how I built my own camera dolly that can support the weight of the camera, the camera operator and even the focus puller, if need be. The cost is around $120 Continue reading DIY CAMERA DOLLY!
Lighting Trick: simulating a theater or tv screen
In this tutorial I show a neat little lighting trick that can be used in any film or music video that simulates a movie theater setting. Continue reading Lighting Trick: simulating a theater or tv screen
How to Get the Perfect Exposure
I uploaded a new tutorial online. In this one I show you step by step how I go about getting the right exposure when shooting with digital cameras – especially using DSLRs. Continue reading How to Get the Perfect Exposure