Want to know how to use Canon camera as webcam? In this quick guide I’ll show you how to use Canon webcam utility to turn your Canon camera into a webcam. With the rise of video calls and streaming Canon has rolled out new software to use most Canon cameras as a webcam. This is great for Cano

One of my favorite features Canon has been adding to their cameras is the ability to record timelapses all in-camera. This makes it extremely easy to just setup your camera and get great results. The Canon R5 has a fantastic timelapse mode that can record up to 8K resolution. Even if you’re t

Almost all photographers agree: one of the best times to take photos is sunrise. A quiet morning with a stunning red glow is the perfect way to start a day. There are plenty of things to know when photographing sunrises, like locations, timing, settings, and gear. In this article, I’ll be re

What better way to enjoy a rainy day than to go out and photography the weather! Splashes, reflections, there is so much fun you can have photographing the rain. If you’ve got a weather sealed camera you have no excuse not to shoot in the rain. You can also protect your camera gear with an u

Want to improve your travel photography? Here I’ll be sharing my years of experience photographing the world and best travel photography tips. Most photographers will agree, traveling is the best time to enjoy photography. It helps you explore more of your trip and to save lasting memories.

If you are cropping photos for the 4×5 Instagram you know how difficult it can be to fit your subject in the frame. This is where adding a bit more room vertically or horizontally to your photo using content aware scale in Photoshop can be useful. In this article I’ll go over how to use

In this guide we’ll go over how to use a 10-stop ND filter to level up your photography. From what is an ND filter, which one to buy, when to use it, and how to use it this will cover everything you need to know! One of my favorite photography techniques is using a 10-Stop ND filter. These ve

First seen in Hitchcock’s masterpiece, Vertigo, the Hitchcock Zoom is a very powerful tool that videographers can use in their films. Let’s take a look at its history and how you can practice it yourself. The Hitchcock Zoom is also called the Dolly Zoom, or Zolly. However, it was nicknamed the H

Often described as magical, golden hour is a highly desired time to shoot for many videographers. However, while it might be one of the most beautiful times to shoot, it’s also one of the most difficult times as well. What is golden hour? Generally speaking, it’s the first hour after sunrise and

One of the most important things for a magician to have when performing a magic trick is a rapport with his or her audience. This is what makes a performance memorable. However, sometimes it is difficult to capture the same magic connection you make with an audience in person translate on video.

Writers spend most of their time worrying about the words that the characters on the screen will say. Sound engineers worry about how to make sure the words can be heard and how to mix them with music and background noises. Lighting designers spend their days figuring out how to make sure the people

Let’s look at the key terms and concepts of cinematography. This topic is quite dense and could easily fill up an entire book. The list below comprises the basics to wrap your head around some important terminology.  From its Greek origins, cinematography means “writing with movement.

ShootingComposition Everything you need to know about depth of field By Michael Walsh - January 29, 2021 What is depth of field? Let’s start by determini

I can’t help but feel that whoever named the medium shot did it a vast injustice. In most real-life situations, people equate the term “medium” with blandness, mediocrity and an underwhelming lack of excitement. It is neither large nor small, but something that falls into the no-mans-la

False color is one of many tools that make it easier for camera operators to evaluate exposures on set. The tool is also helpful for editors and colorists adjusting an image in post-production. False color displays a graphic representation of the brightness range in an image. To do this, it assigns

An establishing shot serves as an introduction to the story that’s about to unfold. It’s usually, but not always, the opening shot of a scene. Typically a wide exterior shot of a building or landscape, the job of the establishing shot is to situate the characters in a particular setting. It’s a cin

The most important job a filmmaker has is to establish empathy. Even with technical and budgetary constraints, the audience will most likely overlook those setbacks if they can empathize with the characters on-screen. One of the single greatest tools filmmakers can use to establish empathy is the c

ShootingComposition Camera angles – a complete guide Carefully choosing your camera angle lets you influence your audiences reaction to and interpretation of what is presented on screen. By Videomaker -

You can have everything right: a good script, great actors and crew. But if your movie doesn’t look cinematic, your audience will tune out. So, if you want to make your films more cinematic, we’ll tell you how you can do just that: Begin with the composition to make the footage more cinematic

Low camera angles give new, intriguing ways to look at a scene that may otherwise be boring. However, using low angles effectively in a story can be challenging. So, we’ve put together 7 tips to help you with shooting low camera angles. These 7 tips aren’t the only ways to use low camera angles. Ho