You can never have enough lights, and every film you make alters your idea of what a lighting kit should contain.
Lights, Camera, Smartphone! Imagine this: You’re walking down a bustling city street, the energy is electric. A street performer strums a tune, their music weaving into the city’s rhythm. You pull out your phone, hit record, and in an instant—you’ve captured a story. That’s the magic of smartphone filmmaking: turning everyday moments into cinematic gold … Read more
Best Budget Lighting Kit Ideas Under 150 Dollars No matter what your filmmaking budget is, every filmmaker needs to build a small lighting kit for brightening up a dark scene. The great thing about the latest lighting kits available to filmmakers, is they are portable and affordable. With many lighting film kits going towards LED … Read more
Light Reflector – When shooting a low-budget film, you’ll almost certainly be working with a small team and basic equipment. Lighting is the one aspect of filmmaking that, in my experience, gets overlooked in ultra-low-budget productions. Why? Because the costs of employing professional lighting equipment are prohibitively expensive for some low-budget productions. The number of … Read more
9 Great Filmmaking Pro Tips on How to Film By Yourself Making movies has evolved. You no longer need expensive equipment or advanced skills to create a feature yourself. Whether you want to shoot a short film or a full-length feature, the inexpensive film equipment available today makes it easier than ever to film yourself. … Read more