As photographers and Cinematographers, the power to capture and tell stories with our images is essential, and to do so we need to master some important concepts that will always come in handy in every job. The concept that we will study today is dynamic range. By understanding and mastering the concept of dynamic range, […]
Growing up in the 1970’s I can recall watching Apollo 17 on television live, and then going outside and looking at the moon while the astronauts were walking upon the Taurus-Littrow region of the lunar surface. Ever since that moment, I wanted to know more about space exploration, especially if it was in motion picture […]
The road to becoming a filmmaker is a long and daunting one, with many ups, downs, twists and turns. There is no right or wrong way to start, but having access to adequate and quality equipment is a great place for any beginner to start. Below are 7 pieces of equipment, some more obvious than […]
Virtual production is fundamentally a way to create an illusion to tell a story. Innovation and progress within this field means developing methods to create these illusions more easily and effectively, helping make the story feel more convincing. The rise of virtual production At first glance, virtual production can seem like a complex tool requiring […]
Dune (2021) is rich in its creation of cultures, and this is reflected in its soundtrack. Composed by Hans Zimmer, this soundtrack achieves the aim of any celebrated soundtrack, which is to support the storytelling. Within the soundworld of Dune, that is the unique overall sound which defines the soundtrack, Zimmer outlines possible musical traditions […]
Hair and makeup in film help to tell a visual story without any use of words. Hairstyles in Film Hairstyles have altered and changed over the years these different everyday styles give insight and ideas into film. Imagine going to the theater to see a film based in the 1920s and the actor has a […]
A vitally important but often overlooked aspect of the filmmaking process is making sure your special effects look convincing. Makeup artists play a key role in conveying the story of a film, and it is necessary to know where to begin when working on projects that require special effects makeup. Here is a “how-to” guide […]
Most filmmaker’s budgets don’t allow for multi-session orchestras, choirs and soloists. Indie filmmakers need their musical scores to hold up to the audience’s expectations. This can be difficult to do, especially in a genre dominated by iconic scores throughout filmmaking history. Fantasy is an ambitious and exciting project for any composer to take on. Layering […]
Technology advancements are making it easier for anyone to create their own films, whether long-form or short. You don’t always need a degree in filmmaking to produce high-quality videos. However, you need working pieces of equipment to film. But they don’t always come cheap, especially if you’re still a student. That doesn’t mean you can’t […]
Virtual production has arrived with a bang. Big name producers – most famously for The Mandalorian – are filming with huge state-of-the-art LED walls as virtual backdrops, instead of going out on location. But you don’t have to be Disney to create something magnificent in a virtual studio. Here are 14 things we learned about […]
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