Why Movies From The 70s & 80s Look Like This: Kodak 100T 5247
Let’s take a look Eastman’s 5247 100T II film stock, its characteristics, the new development process that it created, and why modern movies have a more diverse range of looks when compared to many of these films from the 70s and 80s.
3 Techniques For Shooting With A Handheld Camera
Let’s go over three different techniques filmmakers can use to shoot handheld footage.
Dune: Part Two’s Bold Cinematography
Let’s take a closer look at the cinematography and show how Dune achieved such bold, ambitious, epic visual storytelling.
The Cinematic Lighting Trick Hollywood Uses
What exactly is ambience and why does it help to make images feel a bit more cinematic?
6 Trademark Tarantino Shots
Let's look at six different shots which Quentin Tarantino has used in many of his movies, show how they are done, what effect they have and how they can be used to elevate scenes.
Cinematography Style: Rachel Morrison
Let’s dive a bit deeper into Rachel Morrison's cinematography by looking at how she got to where she is in her career, her philosophy on filmmaking and some of the technical film gear that she uses.
A Movie With NO Crew: The Zone Of Interest
Let's break down how Jonathan Glazer used an anti-filmmaking style, that disregarded artificial lighting, fancy camera moves, close ups and even having on set crew members present during shooting - yet still managed to win an Oscar.
5 Reasons NOT To Shoot With A Gimbal
Let’s flip the script this time and unpack five reasons or situations where you may not want to use a gimbal.
Cinematography Style: Autumn Durald Arkapaw
In this episode I’ll take a deeper look at what makes Autumn Durald Arkapaw's cinematography stand out by looking at some of her thoughts and ideas on the filmmaking process as well as delving a bit deeper into some of the gear and techniques that she uses to bring her ideas to life.
How Iñárritu Shoots A Film At 3 Budget Levels
In this video I’ll break down how Alejandro González Iñárritu directed his first low budget feature Amores Perros, the mid budget Birdman up to the blockbuster level The Revenant.
5 Reasons You Should Shoot With A Gimbal
Let’s look at five reasons why filmmakers use gimbals in both videography and on high end productions alike.
The Crop Factor Myth Explained
Let’s go over a more detailed explanation on what ‘crop factor’ is, how it works and a misconception about it.
Why The Book Is Often Better Than The Movie
What are some reasons that makes books difficult to adapt into movies?
The 2 Ways To Shoot Car Scenes
There are two main ways of pulling off driving shots: with a process trailer, or with a poor man’s process trailer. Let’s break down how these two techniques work, the gear involved, and some reasons why filmmakers may choose one method over the other in different situations.
Cinematography Style: Néstor Almendros
Let's take a look at the influential work of cinematographer Néstor Almendros; specifically, his use of natural lighting, his taste for cinematic simplicity and focus on providing directors with his creative insights and knowledge of cinema.
What Makes Anamorphic Lenses Different?
Let's dive a bit deeper into how anamorphic lenses work and what makes them different from regular spherical glass.
Mixing Film And Digital Footage: Killers Of The Flower Moon
Let's break down the cinematography - specifically the use of colour and LUTs - in Killers Of The Flower Moon.
How Does A 3D Cinema Camera Work
Let’s go over how these cameras work, what extra film crew is needed to operate them and some methods that work best with this format.
5 Reasons To Light Films With Colour
There are many reasons to use different coloured lighting when you shoot a scene. In this video we’ll go over 5 of them.