If I were to speak with my former cable coordinator regarding best shooting practices for sporting events, I might be cheating. So, instead of speaking only to camera operators, I’ll take a more novel approach. Without further ado, I would like to begin with the fact that, long before my

ShootingComposition What is composition and why is it essential in filmmaking? By Kyle Cassidy - July 16, 2019 Composition is the art of arranging object

Before we get into the nuts and bolts of obtaining a good, usable B-roll, let’s get some background information on what B-roll is and why it’s so important to your next video. What is B-roll? B-roll is essentially alternative footage to your main footage. We refer to your main footage a

ShootingComposition Understanding bit depth and color rendition for video 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit color — what’s the difference? Let’s look at how bit depth helps determine the quality of your image, specifically when it comes to color reproduction.

A “dutch angle” is a slanted horizon in a photo, video, painting or even comic book frame. These can be subtle or extreme. Possibly the most famous example, done to the point of absurdity, is the 1966 television version of the show Batman. In the series, every bad guy is given a slanted angle becau

When working with any brand, you want to shoot the product in both a flattering and creative way. Use these five tips on your next product video shoot to impress your clients and get more business. These five tips come from full time filmmaker Landon Bytheway. He has much experience in shooting

Using a teleprompter when speaking on camera can help you or your talent more clearly deliver information to your audience. It’s a tool that’s very useful in professional video production. Though useful, teleprompters aren’t always the easiest for on-camera talent to use. In this article, we wil

Narrative space is the constructed environment in which a story takes place. Unlike real space, narrative space is necessarily and inherently fragmented. Pieces of both real and wholly fabricated environments are blended together in order to present the appearance of cohesive space, even when no suc

When I first saw the movie in the summer of 1975 I thought it was, in fact, a movie about a shark. But over the years I’ve come to realize that it’s not a movie about a shark. You can replace the shark with anything — drug dealers, werewolves, a collapsing economy; the movie is abo

Every 10 seconds, 4 jars of Nutella are sold and 4,180 Kit-Kat bars are eaten. Aside from chocolate consumption, 10 seconds is also the average amount of time it takes for a YouTube viewer, after clicking a video, to decide whether or not they want to watch the rest. Since YouTube typically register

YouTube creator and filmmaker Griffin Hammond has a new video out and he’s helping a beginner by critiquing his video and letting him know what he did right and what he could improve on.   Nick Bodmer, a burgeoning YouTube content creator with about 39 subscribers, has published his first

Testing Origins Primarily shot with drones, the production of Claudio Miranda's breathtaking music video of his daughter’s Sofia's violin duet would span almost two years. Miranda jokes that he uses his children for all his camera tests, which makes for some great home videos. &ldquo

ShootingComposition How to Shoot a Professional Video by Yourself By Daniel Hart - February 7, 2018 Early in my video career, I wanted to make a film to e

ShootingComposition How to create a stunning timelapse — even in changing light Even a few years ago, consumer video equipment was relatively limited — but that’s all changing. One thing that’s built into most cameras today but not often used is the time

ShootingComposition Choosing the right frame rate for your slow motion sequence By Kyle Cassidy - April 11, 2018 In a nutshell Slow motion is achieved

ShootingComposition 10 Shorts every cinematographer needs to see By Kyle Cassidy - January 4, 2019

B-roll is a powerful storytelling tool that should never be overlooked. If you want to shoot b-roll like a pro, you need to learn the 5 shot method. In the video below, YouTube channel NicksFort goes over the 5 shot method for b-roll that the pros use to construct their narrative. The video then

It’s event day. The keynote speaker is the honchiest of head honchos, the A/V team has fed clean audio to one of the three cameras capturing said honcho, shots are framed, beads of sweat form…fingers tremble… it’s showtime. Few things match the reward of good event video pr

INT APARTMENT – DAY That is a very common starter for screenwriters and filmmakers with low budgets. Not necessarily because they want their story to take place inside of an apartment, but because when they put their producing cap on, it’s the most cost effective place to shoot. What if I told

Anyone who makes video likely also loves film. Recreating a favorite cinematic scene can be a fun and valuable exercise in storytelling. The key is trying to emulate the tone or feel that you admire, which forces an examination of how successful storytelling is based in cohesion between the various