Whether you're planning on faking twins or in short supply of actors, here's some tips that will help you make one actor play multiple characters like a pro.
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Camera movement is one of the best filmmaking tools you can use to help make your audience feel like they are right there with the characters and a whip pan is no exception.
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Have you ever been on a film set and not known what the hell people were saying? Well that’s because there’s a whole set of filmmaking terms and shorthands used on set. So let’s go over some terms so you can be fluent in the filmmaking language.
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Today I wanted to do a product review on the Tascam DR-10L lav mic. I've been looking for a new lav mic for a while, since the ones I was using were from the 80's. I honestly don't know why I put up with them for so long, but when they finally broke, I figured it was time to upgrade to something, you know, maybe at least from this decade. And after a lot of research and suggestions from some trusted friends, I landed on the amazing Tascam DR-10L.
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C stands are handy tools to have on set, but they can also be dangerous or downright deadly if not set up correctly. So let's go over these extremely important tips, so you know how to set one up safely.
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So you know that the director calls action before a take, but did you know there’s a bunch of other things that are called out before that? You did? Oh… well you can skip to the next video but for everyone else let’s go over the order of operations on set when you’re going for a take.
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You might know that this beauty is called a slate or clapper board, but chances are, if you're a first time filmmaker, you're probably using it wrong. So let's go over some tips so you can be slating like a pro.
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Your shoot day is finally here and you're practically oozing with excitement, but before you step foot on set, it's important you know proper set etiquette. So let's go over some of the do's and don'ts of being on a film set.
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I know you're probably chomping at the bit to get filming, but have you considered doing a test shoot first? Test shoots can be a crucial part of filmmaking, but you've got to know when to do them, so here are a few tips on when you might want to do a test shoot.
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I'm going to tell you a little secret. I'm not just a YouTuber. I'm also a LinkedIn Learning instructor and have made several courses about YouTube and filmmaking. But the reason I bring this up, you know, besides blatantly bragging is that I think you might actually love my most recent course learning how to shoot video at home.
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When it comes time to actually shoot your film, you might find yourself asking the age old question. Do I rent my gear or do I buy it? So let's go over some pros and cons for both, so you can decide which works best for you.
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You've got your camera gear and your lighting gear, but what about all the other essential things you need during production? Well, that's where I've got you covered with my list of production gear that's essential for any shoot.
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You might've seen that exciting Apple keynote, where Apple shows how the iPhone can shoot cinematic quality footage. And sure, it's impressive, but let's be real. That footage is all shot by extremely talented filmmakers using big budget filmmaking equipment, you know, besides the iPhone. So can you really shoot a movie on your phone?
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When picking a frame rate for your film, you might be surprised to discover that there's a rainbow of choices to choose from. So let's go over the different types of frame rates and why you might choose them for your film.
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LOG is a camera profile setting that allows you to shoot a super flat image. What I mean is that you can capture footage that has more dynamic range, giving you extra details in the shadows and highlights. The resulting image when shooting in LOG might not look very flattering, but it will actually give you much more flexibility in post because it's retaining more information. Thus you'll have the ability to push the image farther in color correction, allowing you to get unique and different looks without overly crushing blacks or losing details.
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As DIY filmmakers, you probably are already considering shooting your film on a DSLR or mirrorless camera. But when it comes time to picking one, do you choose full frame or a crop sensor? Can you even tell the difference? Well, let's go over some of the pros and cons for each, so you can decide which sensor size fits your filmmaking best.
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Today is super exciting because I wanted to do a product review on one of the most game-changing pieces of equipment that I have purchased, the smallHD monitor.
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Filmmaking is all about light. After all, it doesn't matter how fancy of a camera you have, bad lighting is still bad lighting. So here's some essential lighting gear you'll need to make sure your film is lit. Oh, not that kind of lit, the lighting lit.
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I failed as a filmmaker, and here's why. A cautionary tale for future filmmakers. So I failed big time, but before we can get into that, we first need to back up. You see, recently one of my short films was reviewed by film threat and it was well less than glowing. So I figured it'd be a good time to take a moment and reflect on this project.
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Making sure you have all the essential camera gear you'll need before you shoot your film is key to having a good shoot. You don't want to be five miles from your car at the shooting location only to realize your cameras battery is dead. So let's take a look at some camera gear essentials.
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