Tony Zhou has posted another informative video on his Vimeo channel. This one will give you ideas how to creatively stage and frame scenes, rather than just do the standard coverage (i.e. wide, medium, close-ups). Continue reading Shot Composition tutorial by Tony Zhou – based on Kurosawa’s “The Bad Sleep Well”
DJI Ronin 3-Axis Camera Gimbal Review & Test on a Music Video
Here’s the promised review of the DJI Ronin. I had a chance to test it out on a music video shoot for DeStorm. Continue reading DJI Ronin 3-Axis Camera Gimbal Review & Test on a Music Video
Screenwriting Tips – Based on Brain Science
Today I wanted to share more screenwriting tips, since this is probably the most challenging aspect of filmmaking. I recently wrote a post on the same subject that included tips from Francis Ford Coppola. Today I wanted to take a different approach to screenwriting – a scientific one.
I am currently finishing up a great course “Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects” by Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. This is a MOOC offered by the University of California, San Diego via Coursera. Continue reading Screenwriting Tips – Based on Brain Science
Konova Motorized Slider
Today, I have for you a review of the newest Konova motorized slider kits. Continue reading Konova Motorized Slider
Indie Filmmaker Spotlight: Ramin Serry
Yesterday, the Vimeo Staff Picks featured a great short comedy “Don’t Call It A Comeback”. This entertaining film is well-made in every respect, but acting and writing stand out the most. The short was written and directed by Ramin Serry and features Andrew von Urtz, Riva Di Paola and Harry Sinclair. Continue reading Indie Filmmaker Spotlight: Ramin Serry
How to make a micro-budget feature film – 15 tips by Joshua Overbay
I came across a very interesting article on Indiewire written by the indie filmamaker Joshua Overbay. Joshua offers very practical advice for filmmakers thinking about doing a feature film on a micro-budget. The advice is based on Joshua’s experience with his film “As It Is In Heaven”. Continue reading How to make a micro-budget feature film – 15 tips by Joshua Overbay
Gear Deal: Steadicam Curve for GoPro
Learing Film Production Terminology the fun way
Here’s a fun way of familiarizing yourself with film production terminology. If only all study material was so visual.
The video was shot on the RED Epic Dragon & Blackmagic Production Camera 4K.
Tom interviewed by 4K Shooters
Ogy Stoilov from 4K Shooters conducted an interview with Tom Antos. The guys discussed many aspects of filmmaking – not only the technical ones, but also the creative side. Tom describes his daily life as a filmmaker. He reflects on some of his earliest projects as well as talks about what exciting projects he’ll tackle in 2015 (hint: feature film “Red Spring”). Continue reading Tom interviewed by 4K Shooters
Make your films & videos look big budget thanks to stock footage
Many indie filmmakers don’t realize that nowadays high-quality stock footage is affordable and easily accessible. As a result, they miss out on an easy way to raise the quality of their work. Continue reading Make your films & videos look big budget thanks to stock footage