Before you hit record on the next film or video project featuring yourself, be sure to work through the items on this checklist. In today’s age of social media, YouTube vlogs, and DIY filmmaking, the concept of solo filmmaking has become less of a gimmick and more of revolution. Still, while

Learn to fuse the best of both filmmaking worlds with these tips for mixing camcorder and DSLR (or mirrorless) camera footage. While mixing camcorder and DSLR or mirrorless camera footage is rarely ideal, in the world of professional filmmaking and videography, it does happen more often than

We spoke with Bobbito Garcia and his team about how they sorted decades of archival footage to create the autobiographical documentary Rock Rubber 45s. All images via Rock Rubber 45s. In the world of New York City street culture, there is no bigger name than the iconic Bobbito Garcia. For a

Greg Sestero chats about his recent collaboration with his real life best friend Tommy Wiseau at the Marfa Film Festival. It’s 20 years to the day that Greg Sestero first met Tommy Wiseau in an acting class in Los Angeles. Sestero laughs at the memory now — a meeting which has now landed the

In this write-up, learn how you can create your own time-lapse videos using the in-camera settings for the Canon 5D Mark IV. Cover image by Mikhail Varentsov. For videographers and video-curious photographers, time-lapse videos can be fun to capture and they yield dynamic results. However, t

In this article, we present some industry tips on how to “script” your documentary project before you actually dive into production. Cover image by Kevin Pedersen. Documentaries are supposed to be the cinematic search for truth. The genre’s cinéma vérité roots (which literally translates to

You don’t have to break the bank to get quality headphones for monitoring audio on set or editing in post. Check out these solid and affordable options. Cover image by ronstik. For those of us who don’t live inside an Apple Pods commercial and don’t dance around on our daily commutes, headph

Here are some of the best macro lens options currently on the market for filmmakers and videographers looking to get close on their next shoot. Cover image by Sergey Nemirovsky. Whether you’re expanding your solo kit or building out a full professional filmmaking lens kit, a solid macro lens

We chatted with filmmaker Wendy McColm about writing, directing, and performing in her award-winning feature Birds Without Feathers. All images from Birds Without Feathers. It’s the awards brunch at the Oak Cliff Film Festival in a small gastropub in Dallas, Texas. Everyone is moving a littl

According to the rumor mill, Canon is making some big leaps with some new mirrorless cameras. Here’s everything we know so far. Cover image by Djordje Novakov. Canon, long the poster child for DSLR camera technology, has been at the forefront of digital video and photography for casual users

In this latest gear round-up, we cover the best mirrorless cameras for film and video professionals currently on the market. Cover image by Alex Yeung. It’s 2018, and we can officially say that we, as filmmakers and video professionals, no longer live in a world dominated by DSLR cameras. Wh

Here are ten must-know tips for getting your film or video project into a film festival — and what to know before your film screens. Cover image by Fer Gregory. I recently had my first experience screening a film at an indie film festival, and it seemed like a whole new world opened up. Havi

Technology and filmmaking meet in these innovative apps that are changing the game for digital filmmakers and video producers. Cover image by GaudiLab. While they may only be separated by a few hundred miles of highway in California, Silicon Valley and Hollywood seem worlds apart in terms of

Follow these five simple steps to get your Canon 5D Mark IV synced up to Wi-Fi and connected to your smartphone or laptop. All images via Jourdan Aldredge. In a hyper-connected world, it may come as no surprise that digital cameras have been quick to adopt Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity fo

Give the action sequences in your next film or video project a flashy bang with these tips and tricks for a compelling shoot-out. If John Wick has taught us anything, it’s that audiences will still flock to action movies. In today’s digital filmmaking age, working on action projects has nev

These interviews take an insightful look into how the filmmakers behind “Atlanta” created the their own unique style and look. In some great interviews with No Film School, Brian Hallett, and Pro Video Coalition, Director of Photography Christian Sprenger offers some fascinating insights in

In this article, we take a look at what you need to know about Canon’s auto-focus (Servo AF) before shooting video for your next project. All images via Canon. As a video offering, the Canon 5D is one of the best available options for prosumers and professional videographers alike. Along wit

Looking to expand your filmmaking resume with some additional experience? Here are some tips on using platforms like Staff Me Up. Cover image by gnepphoto. It’s a well-known fact that the film and video world is a “who you know” industry. Whether you’re a grip, a gaffer, a director of photog

Check out these helpful tips on how you can get clean, clear, and professional audio in all of your film and video projects. In this video tutorial by The Film Look, we dive into some quick tips and tricks for working with audio on all types of film and video projects. As we learn in the vid

Every filmmaker and videographer should have a “nifty fifty” 50mm lens at their disposal. Here are five reasons to add one to your toolkit. Cover image by Wang An Qi. Today’s digital filmmaking world is increasingly becoming point-and-shoot and run-and-gun. Zoom lenses have becom