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Essential Filmmaking Lenses Under $500 If your camera is capable of accepting interchangeable lenses, you’ll need to have at least one kit lens or a basic zoom. A full set of high-end cine primes is overkill for any aspiring filmmaker for several reasons, including cost, weight and bulk, on-set efficiency, and so on. Most lenses … Read more
Should I Attend Film School? The filmmaking industry is competitive, and there is no single path to success. Many people who work or have worked in film did not receive any formal education in the industry, though a tailored educational program can be extremely beneficial. Because this is a very complex topic, it will heavily … Read more
iPhone Videography Accessories Highlights: All iPhones are capable of recording high-quality video with an optical image stabilizer. If you want to shoot and edit on the same device, iPads or large-screen phones are ideal. You may require accessories such as tripod clamps and microphones. If you have an iPhone, you always have a small, simple … Read more
The best low-budget cinema camera models for filmmaking Making movies decent enough to be shown in a digital cinema has never been easier. To make a movie in the past, you would need an expensive film camera as well as film stock and film development. Low-cost digital cameras are now capable of producing films for … Read more
Stay Productive In Between Filmmaking Jobs Highlight – Keep a positive attitude and look for inspiration in the films and videos of other filmmakers. If you’ve ever worked on a film set, you know that eventually the production will wrap and you’ll have to look for the next opportunity to work on a new production. … Read more
Highlights: Manual focus gives you more control and is essential in low-light situations and when working with a shallow depth of field. If you examined “manual focus vs autofocus” until recently, you’d always be told that manual focus is superior and should be utilized for photography and filmmaking. The answer is no longer clear-cut, thanks … Read more
Highlight: Shallow depth of field means that only a small portion of your scene is in focus, while the majority of the background is blurred. The depth of field. It’s a term used frequently in both photography and filmmaking. But what does it mean, and how does it affect your photos and videos? Disclaimer: Peekatthis.com is a … Read more
Digital camera vs Smartphone camera Highlights: The best camera is the one you have with you, which means it is ready to capture the action in mobile video in a split second. While smartphones may have sufficient specifications for your blog, client projects may necessitate larger, more expensive DSLRs. While smartphones are extremely portable, lightweight, and … Read more
Highlight: Even if you want to convey a sense of chaos and confusion in a handheld shot, it’s best to plan ahead of time. Selecting and employing the appropriate camera movements in your videos is a skill that will improve and elevate your filmmaking. The way you introduce your scenes, reveal your subjects, and follow them … Read more
Highlights: Higher ISOs allow you to shoot in darker or dimmer conditions, but they add grain or noise to your images. ISO is a measure of light sensitivity. In photography and filmmaking, it is part of the exposure triangle. Knowing what it is, how it works, and how it affects your work is critical to … Read more