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Light Tip Shoot the Fill Side
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Lighting Tip: Shoot the Fill Side (Just One Thing)

In this quick “Just One Thing” we cover Shooting the Fill Side or the technical term SHORT LIGHTING and how its a very useful starting point when thinking about how to light a subject.
John P. Hess
What’s the Best Camera? #IQBiTS
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What’s the Best Camera? #IQBiTS

John tackles the perennial question: What is the best camera? Consider becoming a patron on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ If you liked the opening track (Boogie Woogie by Jake Bradford ), check out our affiliate link to Artlist.io https://artlist.io/John-3722/?utm_source=Filmmaker_IQ&utm_medium=Affiliate_83&utm_campaign=December
John P. Hess
Getting Up Close to The Money Shot – Macro with Extension Tubes
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Getting Up Close to The Money Shot – Macro with Extension Tubes

With Extension tubes you can get up close and personal with your subjects – turning any lens you have into a macro lens. For a Link to the Lens Extension Kit click on the article below: http://filmmakeriq.com/2012/10/getting-upclose-to-the-money-shot-macro-with-extension-tubes
John P. Hess
What is a Normal Lens
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What is a Normal Lens

Everyone always talks about being normal but no one defines it. You might be thinking it’s the focal length equal to the diagonal of the image but it’s a bit more subjective than that. Let’s dive into the real definition of what it means to be a Normal Lens. Filmmaker IQ Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ
John P. Hess
The Math and Science of Forced Perspective
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The Math and Science of Forced Perspective

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ ** ERRATA ** at 2:49, it should be width divided by the distance – I wrote it backwards for some reason on this slide but got it right everywhere else including the thumbnail…. The offending party (me) will be flogged. For more information, the forced perspective spreadsheet, and […]
John P. Hess
What Can We Learn About Filmmaking From This Scarlett Johansson Photo
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What Can We Learn About Filmmaking From This Scarlett Johansson Photo

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ John Hess discusses the visual language of this sexy Scarlett Johansson photo and how you can approach the images you see on FilmmakerIQ and other sites.
John P. Hess
The Science and Circuitry of DIY LEDs
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The Science and Circuitry of DIY LEDs

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ Check out the full course along with bonus material, sauce, and links to LED supplies: https://filmmakeriq.com/courses/science-circuitry-diy-leds/ ‎ It’s the latest tech in efficient lighting – but how do LEDs work? We’ll dive into the science and engineering of LEDs as well as the basic concepts on how to […]
John P. Hess
Why Distance Doesn’t Affect Exposure
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Why Distance Doesn’t Affect Exposure

You may know about the Inverse Square Law when it comes to light… but does the Inverse Square Law affect the way we expose an image? Maybe you never thought of it, but a random Roger Ebert quote in Citizen Kane got this myth stuck in my head – and now I’m going to explain […]
John P. Hess
The Science of Deep Focus and the Hyperfocal Distance
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The Science of Deep Focus and the Hyperfocal Distance

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ Check out our complete lab course with bonus material and sauce: https://filmmakeriq.com/courses/exploring-deep-focus-hyperfocal-distance Orson Welles is known for deeply choreographing the staging in Citizen Kane – but that blocking would have been lost if it wasn’t in focus. In this Lab we explore the concept of Hyperfocal Distance and […]
John P. Hess
A 24fps Filmmaker Reacts to Gemini Man in 120fps
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A 24fps Filmmaker Reacts to Gemini Man in 120fps

I forced myself to watch Gemini Man in High Frame rate 120fps and then again in 24fps
John P. Hess
How to Make Air-Powered Blood Squibs
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How to Make Air-Powered Blood Squibs

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmmakerIQ Take the full Filmmaker IQ course on the Air-Powered Blood Squibs with sauce and bonus material at: https://filmmakeriq.com/courses/make-air-powered-blood-squibs/ Take a brief tour of the history of Blood Squibs before we demonstrate how to build an air-powered blood squib for a gunshot special effect. Then it’s your turn to […]
John P. Hess
6 Reasons Why We Should Ditch the Exposure Triangle
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6 Reasons Why We Should Ditch the Exposure Triangle

In this relatively brief 4,000 word video essay John lobs a metaphorical bomb into the cottage industry of “Exposure Triangle” Videos. It really is time to move on, or at least put some perspective on the Exposure Triangle as an outdated tool in Filmmaking pedagogy.
John P. Hess
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