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Cinematic Lighting Tutorial

Posted on February 16, 2012 in Lighting, Storyboarding | 4 Comments

Filmmaker Tom Antos demonstrates how storyboarding and strategic lighting design are key to achieving a cinematic look in this video by Indy Mogul.

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KineRAW Digital Cinema – China’s answer to the Alexa?

Posted on February 15, 2012 in Cinematography | 1 Comment

Wentao Marvin takes a first look at KineRAW, a Chinese entry into the world of digital cinema. Production looks to be rolling out in February with an Super 35 version priced around $8000 (body only).

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SNL Film Unit’s DP talks Canon C300

Posted on February 10, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

At the 11th Annual San Francisco FCPUG Supermeet, cinematographer for SNL Films and Canon Explorer of Light, Alex Buono gives us the high points of the C300, and he also tells us why he’s so excited about it.

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Cheap DIY Follow Focus Ideas

Posted on February 9, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

Evan Luzi lists off a few ways to rig up your lens to create a simple and cheap DIY follow focus with items that can be found at your hardware or grocery store.

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Filming mountain climber Alex Honnold

Posted on February 8, 2012 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments

If scaling a 1,600-foot rock face seems terrifying, imagine scaling it without ropes or a harness. That’s what Alex Honnold recently attempted in Yosemite National Park, using nothing more than his hands and feet. “60 Minutes” cameras were strategically placed along the climb, capturing every harrowing move.

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How to Light Metal Objects

Posted on February 7, 2012 in Lighting | 1 Comment

These two tutorials by Jeff Shaffer demonstrate some techniques and terms for shooting polished metal objects in still life photography.

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Nikon woos the pros with long-awaited D800

Posted on February 7, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

Could the Canon 5d mkII finally see some serious competion?

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Be a Better Camera Op – Part 1: MINDSET

Posted on February 7, 2012 in Cinematography | 2 Comments

In the first part of his three part series, Chris Weaver dives into the mindset of how to become a better camera operator.

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Controlling Depth of Field with the Canon C300

Posted on February 6, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

In this video by AbelCine they show you how to control your depth of field when using 35mm sensor cameras.

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Kitting Out the Red Epic/Scarlet

Posted on February 3, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

Mitch Gross from Abel Cine takes us on a tour of a battle tested configuration of a RED Epic/Scarlet package available for rental.

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John Gets a Go Pro Hero 2 (the Wrap)

Posted on January 30, 2012 in IQ Podcasts | No Comments

Filmmaker IQ’s John Hess talks about his new filmmaking tool: the GoPro Hero 2.

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5×5 Filmmaking Movement

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments

The rules are simple, but the possibilities are endless! The video must be composed of five 5-second clips and use original sound (no music). You can find more 5 Vignettes at the 5×5 Vimeo Group.

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DIY Flexible Top Handle DSLR Rig

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Cinematography | 3 Comments

In this video, by Caleb Pike, he shows you how to build a simple yet efficient handle rig for your DSLR camera.

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Up with Cameras: eye3 Helicopter Drone for $999

Posted on January 25, 2012 in Cinematography | 1 Comment

Kellie Sigler and her husband have spent the last two years developing a low priced helicopter platform for aerial photography. Launching through Kickstarter, the basic 6-blade hexacopter with 24lbs of thrust can be yours for a cost of just shy of a grand.

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3 Simple Tips for Filming Indoors without Lights

Posted on January 24, 2012 in Cinematography, Lighting | 1 Comment

In a follow-up to 3 Rules for Shooting Outdoors, Chris Weaver gives 3 Simple Tips for shooting better footage when the action moves inside.

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