The best way to learn and understand lenses is to just get out there and use...
Every day I see the same question being posted across forums and social media. “What lens should I buy?”. The simple answer is “We’ve no idea”. We don’t know what kind of look you’re going for, or even...
View ArticleThis is what you need to do to create awesome b-roll footage for your film
One thing I’ve learned as I’ve started to do more video stuff is that there’s no such thing as too much b-roll. B-roll is essentially the visual content that plays while you’re hearing something else....
View ArticleAll you need to know before flying your first drone, in only 7 minutes
So you’ve bought your first drone and it’s time for some awesome aerial shots. But, before you take off, you should make the flight safe for you and the others, and of course, for the drone itself. In...
View ArticleThese are the first 12 things a filmmaker should buy
If you have decided to start making films, there is a list of items you need to have before you get started. Darious Britt shares a list of 12 things you absolutely need to get before you start...
View Article9 things to check on your camera before you hit record
One would think that shooting video would be fairly straightforward these days. With all the advances made in video-capable cameras the last few years, a newcomer might assume it’s simply point and hit...
View Article6 practical shot transition effects you can create in-camera
Transitioning from one shot to the next in a video or film has a huge psychological effect on the viewer. It can be seamless showing an instantaneous switch from one viewpoint to another. Or, it can...
View ArticleLearn how to use Premiere Pro 2018 in just 11 minutes
Making the transition from stills to video can be quite daunting at first. There are so many new things to learn and try. Things that fill us with both excitement and dread. Not least of which is...
View ArticleHow to record great audio for your videos even with a phone
For those of you who aren’t planning to ditch YouTube and will keep making videos, you know sound is important. People will forgive a slightly dodgy video if the audio’s perfect. But if the audio isn’t...
View ArticleWhy this filmmaker still uses an 8-year-old DSLR
2018 has been pretty exciting when it comes to photo gear. While many photographers and filmmakers are upgrading or completely switching systems, some prefer using their old gear for years. Filmmaker...
View ArticleTen creative ways to hide a lav mic and how to attach them to stuff
Lav mics are one of the most commonly used and versatile microphones out there. But when you don’t want them seen in the final film, you can often be facing a pretty tough challenge to hide them,...
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