Filming in natural fog is a rare opportunity. Here’s how to make the most of it! Filming in fog is a rare opportunity. It requires a very specific set of weather conditions, and because of this, when the chance arises,…
What is an establishing shot, and why do you need one? We answer these questions and more. With an establishing shot, filmmakers set the scene and tone, and they provide geographical context to the audience. It’s one of the most…
Cinematographers use a variety of shots to tell visual stories. In this article, we explore one of the most common — the medium shot. Shooting a film is both an exercise in creating a fully realized world and lying to…
If you’ve ever had problems with your horizons while panning, here’s what causes it — and how to fix the problem. Okay, hands up if you’ve ever set up your tripod, checked the bubble level to see if it’s centered,…
Most of the audience doesn’t think about camera movement when watching a film, but as filmmakers, we understand there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes pre-production and production work that happens to make a shot iconic. A well-planned and well-constructed camera move…
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Should you lock your camera down or carry it throughout your shoot? Let’s look at when to use each setup. It’s an age-old question: which camera setup is best for me? While every videographer has their specific tastes and wants…
So you’re ready to direct your first interview. There’s more to it than camera placement and proper lighting. Here’s what you need to know. Directing and conducting on-camera interviews is a skill every videographer needs at some point. Tutorials discuss…
When you’re directing a movie, you’re in charge of the heartbeat of the project and, by extension, the heartbeat of the audience. There’s a natural rhythm to the world. Systems, left unperturbed, settle down into steady states. Things accelerate; things…
The director controls everything the audience sees, as well as everything they feel. Using the right colors can do some of the heavy lifting for you. As a director, you’re in control of every aspect of what appears on the…
