Filmmaking (or, in an academic context, film production) is the process of making a film, generally in the sense of films intended for extensive theatrical exhibition. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages including an initial story, idea, or commission, through screenwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording and pre-production, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking takes place in many places around the world in a range of economic, social, and political contexts, and using a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques.
Highlights – Your fill light works in tandem with your key light to lift shadows and highlight details in your scene. The intensity of the fill light is usually about half that of the intensity of the key light. A fill light does not have to be an actual light; often, a reflector will suffice. … Read more
Highlights – All light has a temperature and, as a result, a color. Different light sources produce light at different temperatures and thus colors; the color temperature of the sun changes throughout the day. Differences in light color can give your work a different feel and create odd color casts in your footage if you … Read more
White Light Balance Highlights: What you think of as “white light” is actually a mixture of different wavelengths of light that vary in color and temperature. Different light sources emit light at varying temperatures (measured in Kelvin). You must accurately white balance your camera in order for white to appear as white and to avoid … Read more
Highlights – Softboxes and umbrellas both produce soft, diffused light on your set. Softboxes are more controlled and directional, as well as easier to modify, whereas umbrella light is similar to outdoor lighting. Umbrellas are frequently less expensive and easier to store and transport. You’ve determined that it’s time to take the plunge and buy some … Read more
Highlights – The main light in your setup is the key light. A key light can be used alone or in conjunction with one or more other lights, but it is always the main one. A key light can be anything from a softbox to a ring light. When you first start understanding artificial light, it can … Read more
Best Acting Books: 10 Recommended Books All Actors MUST Read Acting is a profession that no matter how much skill an actor has, there is always room for improvement. For actors to sharpen their skills, they can hire acting coaches, take acting classes, and even read books to boost their abilities. Acting coaches and acting … Read more
Essential Guide To Nailing Auditions – 7 Best Steps For Actors Auditioning is a vital part of an actor’s life. For most actors, it’s the part of the acting process that many actors will do in their acting career(besides waiting tables to earn a living in the meantime). An audition is one of the toughest … Read more
Pixel Liber RBG Pocket Video Light Review Are you a low-budget filmmaker, always looking to add filmmaking gear to your smartphone filmmaking kit that is inexpensive but delivers the performance you need on a film set? I recently tested a smartphone microphone for my iPhone called the Pixel Finch from Pixel (click here for my … Read more
Pixel Finch Lavalier Microphone Review I recently tested the Pixel Finch Lavalier Microphone for the Apple iPhone, which is Pixel’s latest professional omnidirectional microphone that is inexpensive and user-friendly for content creators. Pixel produces a variety of extremely useful products for content creators looking for the right lighting and sound gear for all their filming needs. In this article, … Read more
Best Camera Sliders for Filmmakers & Content Creators Having a gimbal/stabilizer in your filmmaking gear kit is great for going handheld and looking for smooth footage while you are walking around with the camera. But what if you want to create smooth shots when you are not going handheld with your camera? With a camera … Read more