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Alfred Hitchcock Explains Editing

Posted on September 2, 2010 in Editing, Interviews | 1 Comment

Here is the master Alfred Hitchcock explaining what editing really is, and how does it effects the film.

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Dynamic Perception Motion Control Timelapse Dolly

Posted on September 2, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments

Here is the timelapse dolly stage zero prototype. Dynamic Perception’s mission is to provide low-cost and easy-to-use photographic motion control systems.

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$50 DIY DSLR Cage

Posted on September 1, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments

This video tutorial describes how you can build a DIY DSLR cage for about $50.00.

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The Robert Rodriguez Film Schools

Posted on August 31, 2010 in Filmmaking 360, Interviews | No Comments

Robert Rodriguez has a series of “Ten Minute Film School” segments on several of his DVD releases, showing aspiring filmmakers how to make good, profitable movies using inexpensive tactics.

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VirtualDub DeShaker Image Stabilizer Tutorial

Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing | No Comments

This is a tutorial on how to eliminate the shakiness in videos. The programs and files used are VirtualDub, ffdshow, and DeShaker v2.4 Image Stabilizer.

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How to Get Macro Shots With Any Lens

Posted on August 27, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments

This video by Caleb Pike demonstrates how to turn any lens into a macro lens using affordable filters.

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Roxio Creator 2011 offers 3D Editing

Posted on August 26, 2010 in Editing | No Comments

Roxio has just launched the world’s first consumer 3-D media editing tool, it says. Roxio Creator 2011, available for $100, is a suite of software that gives amateur filmmakers the tools to capture, edit, create and share 3-D photos and videos.

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iPad & iPhone App: Celtx Script

Posted on August 26, 2010 in Screenplay Format | No Comments

Celtx Script is the only mobile screenwriting app that syncs directly with Celtx desktop software, making it easy to write a screenplay from any place at any time.

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Add explosions to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio

Posted on August 26, 2010 in Digital Effects | No Comments

Here is a easy guide to adding explosions and other effects to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio.

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Build a DIY Fig Rig

Posted on August 26, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments

Have you ever wanted to have a sweet steady cam rig, but don’t want to spend up to $300? This video teaches you how to build a crazy cheap Fig Rig!

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Avatar’s Cameron-Pace 3D Camera Rig Review

Posted on August 25, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments

Director James Cameron joins Kevin Pereira of Attack of the Show for a special Gadget Pr0n as they take a look at the Cameron-Pace 3D camera rig, the same camera used to create the 3D effects of the award winning movie.

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DIY Tripod Steadicam

Posted on August 25, 2010 in Cinematography | 2 Comments

This video will show you a technique for converting a tripod to a “steadicam”, or MerriCam using only a screwdriver. The Sunpak Platinum Plus 7500 Pro tripod was used for this video, along with the Canon HV20. This technique is not meant for very large or heavy cameras, but is ideal for consumer-sized camcorders like the HV20.

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Domino’s Pizza – Shooting the Pizza

Posted on August 23, 2010 in Cinematography | 2 Comments

This ad for Domino’s recent campaign gives you a little look into the world of food photography.

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How to Get a Film Grant

Posted on August 20, 2010 in Financing | No Comments

Edet Belzberg explains the ins and outs of applying for grant funding for a documentary film.

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The Blackstar Warrior

Posted on August 20, 2010 in Outtakes | No Comments

All you jive talkin’ space turkeys better clear out, there’s a new bad mutha jetting about. Blackstar Warrior – can you dig it?

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