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
Killing Love
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
Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
In this tutorial I revisit the crucial concept of shot design, which I discussed at length in my very first tutorial. As I said then, cinematography is not so much about the camera you use, but how you design your shots. Continue reading Make Your Shots Cinematic: Shot Design Revisited
Underwater video & photography
Learn proper techniques to get good footage in or under water. Also, find affordable equipment options that produce great results. Continue reading Underwater video & photography
Best Video Editing & Exporting Settings
Learn how to export high quality HD videos from Adobe Premiere. Continue reading Best Video Editing & Exporting Settings
Lighting Trick: just one light to get great shots outdoors at night
Learn how to get nice shots outside at night using only one light. I’ve used this technique on many music videos. I call it the “Hollywood Starlet” look because it’s similar to the one light technique used in Hollywood in the 40’s and 50’s. Continue reading Lighting Trick: just one light to get great shots outdoors at night
Campers Be Warned – Battlefield 3 Music Video