
Assistant Camera Lens Cart Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
The lens cart functions as the central nervous system for the camera package's optics and the 1st Assistant Camera's essential tools. Its objective is to securely house valuable lenses, filters, focus-pulling equipment, camera accessories, and the AC's personal toolkit (AKS). This ensures everything…


GRIP TALK: THE LANGUAGE OF CONDOR RIGGING
Ever felt lost in a conversation with a grip crew? The world of film rigging has its own specialized vocabulary, a shorthand that allows grips to communicate quickly and precisely about complex setups. In this excerpt from our Film Production Rigging: Condor Boom Lifts course, we'll demystify some of…



Inside the AC’s Tool Bag: What Every Assistant Camera Needs

Shane Hurlbut, ASC on Nanlux Lighting: A DP’s Perspective
As a cinematographer, I'm always on the lookout for lighting tools that can help me bring my creative vision to life. When I embarked on the journey of shooting Música, an Amazon Prime Original film, I knew I needed lighting that could not only deliver exceptional performance but also adapt to the unique…






How AI Video Tools Are Changing the Film Industry 2023
AI has made remarkable strides in recent years, impacting various industries and changing how we live and work. With its uncanny ability to reshape itself around cutting-edge technology, the film industry has already begun its fusion with AI tools.
You might not believe how AI video tools are changing…


5 Rosco SoftDrop Backdrop Techniques
Picking the right backdrop for your scene is essential to create the perfect atmosphere and setting the right mood for your project. Rosco’s Academy Award® and Emmy® winning SoftDrop backdrops are a popular choice for filmmakers because of their versatility and practicality in delivering photo-realistic…





Rules for Success From a Movie Producer
In Part 2, Filmmakers Academy producing mentor Jamee Ranta explores the finer details of communication and provides some tips and solutions for when challenges arise.
You’re going to learn:
The three parts of conflict resolution
How to effectively set boundaries
Considerations…