These Are the Things You Should Look out for when Operating a Boom Mic
How do you avoid the pitfalls of being "that boom operator?" Operating a boom isn't as simple as it looks; it...
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7 Handheld Shots That Will Help Make Your Film Look More Cinematic
In this episode of 4 Minute Film School, Aputure's Ted Sim talks with Casey McBeath, a professional gimbal operator, about seven...
9 Important Things to Know if You Want to Use a Gimbal Like a Pro
Shooting with a gimbal can help you capture some incredible images, but it's not as easy as it looks. Gimbals have...
Working With Speedlights in Daylight
With the recent flooding of the market with battery-powered monolights, it might seem as if the humble speedlight will only ever...
6 Knots Every Filmmaker Should Know How to Tie
When making a film, there is a lot of stuff that needs to be fastened, rigged, tied down, and held in...
What Does a Camera Operator Really Do? Watch the Legends Tell It Like it Is
Ever heard of a "famous" camera operator? Not really, right? That's because they're consistently overshadowed by a distinct chain of command....
Mastering Composition to Get More Keepers
Mastering composition is the best way to get more keepers in your street photography. That makes sense, right? If you know...
A Guide to Mastering Manual Focus
Have you ever cursed your camera for missing that special moment in the streets? Do you ever struggle to get the...
How Crowdfunding Can Screw Your Distribution Plan
What you do in your crowdfunding campaign can affect the final release of your film - positively and negatively. Here's what...
Meet Stickybones, a Highly-Articulated Puppet That Makes Animating a Whole Lot Easier
Working in animation has plenty of challenges, one of the bigger ones being that your subjects aren't real and must be...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating 360° VR, from the Makers of the 1 Trillion Pixel Cat Video
1 trillion pixels is just the beginning. Yesterday, we released the biggest cat video ever made: the #Catquarium. It's a 2-hour...
Understanding Video Lighting
Understanding how to light and how to harness light is an essential skill for anyone who uses cameras but to many...