In this article, we’ll take a look at the basics of shooting day for night footage — as well as post-production processing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Day for night shooting has a bad reputation — but with a little information, this process can yield incredible results that would be impossi

Since the early 20th Century, color has been an integral part of cinema. Here’s how to recreate some of the most iconic trends in DaVinci Resolve. Color grading has evolved through several periods throughout cinematic history. In this tutorial, let’s take a look at a few of the m

With the announcements of so many new cinema cameras, we often forget about the cameras that paved the way for digital cinematography. When you revisit some of those catalytic cameras from the past, you’ll find that they can still produce beautiful, cinematic imagery that measures up to

While having selection footage is helpful, the key to great storytelling is about quality content, not quantity overload. For filmmakers, traveling can sometimes become a burden of B-roll overload. You want to be present and enjoy your trip, but also capture the shots you need for a dynamite

Color grading your videos? Consider using a color checker or color chart to get that perfect color grade every filmmaker is after. Achieving that perfect color grade — and color correction — is something that filmmakers yearn for. There’s just something so refreshing about a perfectly colore

The history of sound design involves innovations from some of the biggest names in Hollywood. At the 2019 Tribeca Film festival, we heard their stories. Last week at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, Making Waves: The Art Of Cinematic Sound premiered after nine years in production. Director Mi

Every cinematographer knows the quest for smooth footage. Let’s take a look at two of the primary options for stabilizing footage during production. Both the Steadicam and Gimbal (like the Movi or the Ronin) will eliminate the shake from your camera shots. They do so in very different

Lighting a white cyclorama? These tips will help you get the classic look you’re going for in your next film or video project One of the most common tasks in video production is lighting a white cyclorama (or “cyc”) — a white backdrop. This timeless look can be difficult to

These budget breakdowns demonstrate the wild difference money makes when shooting a feature film. Here’s what you can expect. $10K, $100K, and $500K — they all sound like a lot of money. And they are. But they are also not as much as you might think when it comes to producing a feature

Do you need a lighting fix in a hurry, and on the cheap? These cell phone lighting tricks will work when you really need them to. So, these tips shouldn’t replace traditional lighting setups. I can’t overemphasize the importance of good lighting. But sometimes, things don’t

Filmmaking is all about pushing limits; however, failure to consider risks can cause injuries. Here are the most important safety concerns to keep in mind. As wonderful as your screenplay or viral video idea is, it’s not worth an injury. Yet, every year, dozens of people become serious

Getting started in filmmaking isn’t cheap, so what can you do when you need actors, but you don’t have the budget for them? I’m a member of various online groups where local filmmakers post urgent, last-minute crew vacancies or casting calls. In the more casual groups, it’s

Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look at three big trends we saw at NAB 2019 that will shape filmmaking in the year to come. It was a pretty quiet year as far as new cameras go, but that meant that some other technologies took center stage at NAB 2019. Let’s take a closer lo

Let’s look at the cameras used to capture the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this follow-up to our first article, we’ll explore the Phase Two films. A continuation of a journey through the production of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Read about the cameras and lenses of Ph

Increase your video production values with some class and sophistication by working with foreground elements in your next project. As filmmakers, we’re always looking for ways to elevate our productions and improve our imagery. Recently, I had the opportunity to film a fashion and beauty com

Take a look at how you can use haze or fog to increase the production value of your next shot by adding texture and ambience. If you do a quick search on cinematography blogs, you’ll find that one of the most common questions is How do I create the texture of blinds on a wall? There are two

Incredible portraits of image-makers premiered at Tribeca 2019, and some new documentaries on the schedule affirm the value of intimate storytelling. At this year’s Tribeca film festival, several new documentaries reveal the power of storytelling with a camera. Here are our thoughts.

Join us as we explore how to use opacity blending modes to alter or enhance your footage by blending elements from one scene into another. Opacity blending tools are some of the most versatile and useful tools in any NLE. All opacity modes, regardless of type, are fundamentally combining cer

Filmmaking fads come and go, but that’s no reason why up-and-coming filmmakers shouldn’t experiment with the trend du jour. Every year, we start to see an increase in content with some specific filmmaking technique in the spotlight. So much so that you can’t tune into your

Dutch filmmaker Carine Bijlsma’s patience and respect paid off for this 2019 Tribeca Film Festival documentary about the reclusive R&B artist D’Angelo. Like D’Angelo’s long-awaited comeback album Black Messiah, the documentary stewed on his timing. Devil’s P