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Set Up Your Smartphone For Video Filmmaking – It’s the day before shooting a feature with your smartphone. You are going through your pre-production checklist to make sure nothing is missing. You have your shot-list completed, your call-sheet has been sent out to the crew, you have all the filmmaking equipment needed for shooting at the front door ready to be … Read more
How To Make A Smartphone Movie For TV & Cinema Years ago, when I told my filmmaking buddies that I was going to shoot a short film on my smartphone, they laughed at me and thought I was crazy. Cinematographers and directors thought it was impossible to use a Smartphone to create content for television … Read more
Best Low-Light Cameras – Investing in a new camera can be a long process full of research that can be overwhelming. Which style of a camera are you looking at, a mirrorless or DSLR camera? What is your budget for a new camera? How will you be using your new camera? Even though the questions … Read more
In the wacky world of documentary filmmaking, where reality reigns supreme, there’s nothing more vital than capturing authenticity. That’s where documentary cinema cameras swoop in like caped heroes, armed with features that make them the darlings of the genre. Imagine this: you’re knee-deep in a thrilling real-life event, chasing the perfect shot like a gazelle … Read more
Young Filmmakers Gear – Do you have a young filmmaker in your life that you want to help grow to become a better filmmaker? A young filmmaker recently asked me what it takes to become a filmmaker. A quote from James Cameron was my response to this young filmmaker “Take a camera with you. Something … Read more
For Video Creators, Smartphone Camera Accessories – Video artists can now create a cinematic aesthetic that rivals many movie cameras thanks to the latest cellphones that are produced every year. Filmmakers like Zack Snyder, Sean Baker, and Steven Soderbergh have used a smartphone to shoot short and feature films. However, if you plan to shoot … Read more
Skills Filmmakers Need – Thinking you have what it takes to be successful in the film industry? If you think you have what it takes to compete in the highly competitive world of filmmaking, I have some bad news for you: it won’t be as easy as you think. However, if you have the will and drive … Read more
5 GREAT REASONS WHY IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR A FILM CAREER Is it too late to seek a career in film? When it comes to filmmaking, the business has a reputation for being a young person’s game. But, like with anything else in life, if you really want something, you can always find a … Read more