Today’s tutorial is about how to film interviews, especially focusing on the use of light-weight, portable equipment. Also, at some locations we did not have access to the electricity. Fortunately, these days you can get good-performing lights that run off batteries. Continue reading Great Looking Interviews: 2-minute filmmaking tutorial
Pistol-grip camera gimbal shootout: DJI, Moza, Zhiyun
In today’s video I test three very popular 3-axis camera gimbals: DJI Ronin-S, Moza Air and Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2. They all have a pistol-type grip, meaning that they are meant for smaller cameras (7-8 lbs load). Continue reading Pistol-grip camera gimbal shootout: DJI, Moza, Zhiyun
Zhiyun Crane 2 & Follow Focus Controller – game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras
If you use or want to use cinema lenses on DSLR/DSLM-type cameras, here is a 3-axis gimbal that is definitely worth taking a look at. Continue reading Zhiyun Crane 2 & Follow Focus Controller – game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras
Sell out a concert – crowd VFX tutorial
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
Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
Panasonic has just released a firmware update for the GH5, GH5S and G9. With every update, the owners of these cameras hope to see a fix for their poor video autofocus. Does this update finally fix it? Continue reading Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
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