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Musings on the Art of Cinematography
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Loading ...by David Worth Imagine being able to learn about something as complex as the Art of Cinematography in only half an hour or a weekend. Isn’t that what we all want today, in our new millennium, instant gratification world of the Internet, High Def, GoogleEarth and YouTube? As we look back to the very origins, to the [...]
Halo Armor - DIY Master Chief
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Indy Mogul shows you how to make a futurist set of space armor just like Master Chief wears in Halo 3.
10 Tips for Better Audio in Digital Video Production
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...By Kendall Scott & Sam Mallery Today’s digital recording equipment is more accurate than ever at capturing audio with vivid and crisp detail, however, videographers quickly discover that it’s usually the distracting noises that get captured the most vividly and crisply. There are many steps that can be taken before a shoot that will help [...]
Understanding TIME CODE
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...By Robert Morton & Jack Fettman Time code synchronization is still a big mystery for many audio and video professionals, and as today’s Audio and Video technologies continue to integrate, having a basic understanding of time code has become more and more essential for both studio and field production. The good news is that the [...]
Sony’s HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...An interview with Doug Jensen By Jack Fettman Doug Jensen is a 25-year veteran of the television and video production industry, with experience in all phases of production. He has worked extensively as a free-lance network cameraman and owns a video production company called Vortex Media. Vortex Media also manufactures production tools such as Warm Cards, Storm [...]
A Close Look at an Invisible Microphone
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...By Ken Hamberg Boundary microphones as a class are often overlooked – literally. Flat-lying and inconspicuous by design, they lack the glamorous appearance and prestige of their conventional large-diaphragm counterparts, which are often photographed in the company of the world’s best-known and culturally iconic singers, entertainers and public servants. Boundary microphones in fact enjoy a ubiquitous [...]
Production Notes: Canon and Nikon Put On THE BIG SQUEEZE
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A great article by Stefan Sargent on DV.com. …Way back in 2002, I’m having lunch with Jeff Cree, Sony’s HD camera expert. He worked with George Lucas on the Sony/Panasonic F900 Star Wars shoot and later, with James Cameron on the Titanic underwater HD videos. At fruit salad time, I say to Jeff, “Why can’t SLR [...]
Makeup Secrets of Horror Pictures (circa 1933)
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A great classic article on horror makeup from 1933. …FROM the depths of an ancient casket a bony and shriveled hand stretched back across history thirty-seven centuries to snatch a scroll from a terror-stricken actress. Deep, gray lines of age streaked the hand. Dust fell from ancient fingers. Yet it moved, actually grasped the parchment, and disappeared [...]
Gatling Gun Arm Costume
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Indymogul shows you how to replace your best friend’s arm with a motorized gatling gun! Make a cool movie or the best Halloween costume in town! All for less then $35 dollars.
Good Shooting Guide: The Basic Principles.
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...The BBC’s Training & Development site has a excellent course on improving your sound, making the available light look good, ensuring your shots cut together, making the best use of time, understanding cameras better and more. …Do you need to shoot a sequence and are not quite sure where to start? Have you shot unusable material [...]
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