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Atlas Camera Support
I have some great news for those of you who struggle with shoulder rigs, not sure how to make them lighter and easier to work with. Continue reading Atlas Camera Support
Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Lots of people wonder how to set up their camera stabilizers, so that they can remotely pull focus on the go. Continue reading Pro Steadicam with wireless follow focus & video system
Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Today I wanted to show a cool and affordable wireless follow focus system for your DSLR camera or even higher end cameras like the Red Epic. Continue reading Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
I get often asked how I do gun shooting effects in my films. In this post I thought I would finally answer those questions. Continue reading Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial
“Side Effects” starring Katherine Heigl – a great lesson in filmmaking
For those of you who have not seen the 2005 low-budget indie film Side Effects starring Katherine Heigl, I recommend watching it. It is not because the film is great – it actually has a lot of shortcomings – but it definitely is interesting, especially for filmmakers looking to learn from others what to do and what not to do.
Continue reading “Side Effects” starring Katherine Heigl – a great lesson in filmmaking
Film Shoot Without Lights – how Dallas Buyers Club was made
Indie filmmakers have to always be efficient and resourceful. This type of filmmaking, though, develops skills that can be critical even when working with multimillion dollar budgets. A great example of this is Dallas Buyers Club directed by Jean-Marc Vallee. Continue reading Film Shoot Without Lights – how Dallas Buyers Club was made
DIY Wireless Video System
Today, I wanted to show you how to build your very own wireless video system for under $300 (or $330 with more range). Continue reading DIY Wireless Video System
Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” – Ecuadorian style by Tom Antos
I have joined the Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” club!
As, I’m sure, most of you know, there is a giant collection of music videos from people from all over the world who just dance and show what it means to be happy – all done to the hit song “Happy”. Continue reading Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” – Ecuadorian style by Tom Antos
Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME
Camera cranes along with dollies were the first set of filmmaking tools allowing smooth camera movement. They are just as important today. Besides adding production value, they greatly enhance storytelling.
Whereas dollies allow side-to-side movement, cranes and jibs move the camera up and down. If you put a camera crane on a dolly, you will have even more freedom of camera movement. Continue reading Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME