The path to a career in film has changed. Gone are the days when film school was the only viable entry point into the industry. While universities offer theory and connections, they often lack the practical, on-set knowledge required to survive the first day of a real production. Today, aspiring filmmakers are bypassing massive student […]
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The scene’s set, the talent’s ready, the light’s golden… and then the last charged battery runs out. Nearly everyone has one of these nightmares at least once—either while sleeping, or actually on set. On a fast-paced New York City run-and-gun shoot, a sudden power issue can be a massive blunder, eating through daylight and budget […]
SmallHD Monitor Settings for Razor-Sharp Focus Pulling Tired of missed focus pulls and blurry shots? Frustrated by eye fatigue after long hours behind the monitor? Fear not! Renowned 1st AC Derek Edwards is here to share his insider tips for optimizing your SmallHD 1303 monitor and taking your focus pulling game to the next level. […]
Welcome to the realm where dreams are crafted into cinematic masterpieces, visionaries shape the future of storytelling, and innovation meets artistry. Filmmakers Academy proudly stands at the forefront of nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. At the heart of our success lie the luminaries who guide and inspire our members — our esteemed mentor instructors. […]
How To Become a Cinematographer with Todd Dos Reis, ASC There are countless ways to enter the industry and pursue a job as a cinematographer. Typically, you work your way up the ladder from a production assistant or in the camera department and must take chances to prove your mastery. Todd Dos Reis, ASC joins […]
Camera Assistant Prep: Equipment Case Labeling When dialing in prep, 1st AC Derek Edwards is always certain that he is set-ready so he is as efficient as possible in production. A surefire way to ensure efficiency is by labeling your lens cases. You’re going to learn: Why you should always label your lenses and equipment […]
Camera Assistant Tip: Remote Follow Focus Systems In this excerpt from our Prepping Remote Follow Focus course, 1st AC Derek Edwards explains the value of working with handsets like the Arri WCU-4 in real-world scenarios. Are you interested in the full course? Become an All Access member today! ARRI WCU-4 FEATURES: The ARRI WCU-4 empowers […]
UNLOCKED: How To Program the Iris: Preston FIZ 1st AC Derek Edwards shows the details in the handset that you need to optimize the Preston FIZ. You can add a single channel to the mix which takes over the iris so the director of photography can view it in the video cart. Let’s get into […]
How to Build Your Cinema Camera Like a Professional Camera Assistant 1st Key Camera Assistant Derek Edwards shows you how to handle the gear and equipment and then how to design the camera to suit the needs of the production. DESIGN THE CAMERA: After you’ve checked all your cases, the next part is when you […]
We unlocked the premium lesson, How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor! Follow along as 1st AC Derek Edwards takes us through focus assist and how to set up a focus monitor. You’re going to learn: The focus monitor is the eyes of the camera How focus peaking can be a great tool for set […]
