“I don’t have 18Ks. I don’t have M40s. How can I create cinematic lighting?” It’s one of the most common challenges filmmakers face. The great news is that powerful storytelling isn’t always about having the biggest lights. It’s about creatively shaping the light you already have. In this exclusive lesson excerpt, we provide a detailed […]
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4 Leadership Pro Tips Every Cinematographer Should Know Leadership is foundational to the success of any project no matter its size and scale. As a leader, you serve as the glue that holds the team together whether it’s through effective communication, expressing gratitude, providing inspiration, or supporting your team to do what they do best. […]
Let’s talk about on set eating habits. Production is a stressful time full of countless obstacles that filmmakers must face in order to make their day. Maintaining clean eating habits on a film set can be challenging due to the fast-paced, hectic nature of the work. During such trying times, our first inclination is to […]
5 Steps for Sustainable Film Production How green is your set? If you’re not careful, productions can leave behind an enormous footprint, full of plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, endless clumps of gaffer tape, and any other material you can imagine. Commercial director Jordan Brady invited his friend and fellow director Kristyna Archer to audit one […]
On Set Cinematography Tools In Part 3 of Shane Hurlbut ASC’s Best Cinematography Tools, Shane reveals the Top 15 tools that he uses on set in production. You’re going to learn: About the Top 15 best cinematography tools that Shane uses on-set along with an explanation for why each item is essential. 1. WALKIE-CADDIE: Shane […]
Understanding how to light characters and create room tone is one of the most important and subtle tools you can use to take your storytelling to the next level. In fact, the nature of your ambient light hinges on how you light the background, mid-ground, and foreground. This video shows you a glimpse into the […]
There are many tools in a cinematographers arsenal, and I don’t just mean lights and cameras. When prepping for your next production there are a lot of things to consider. What gear you want to use to tell your story, how you want to collaborate with your director and/or cinematographer, and what shots your want […]
Think you’ve heard of crazy things happening on movie sets? Think again. Here’s a story of near death experiences, deadly snakes, a military coup and half the star-studded cast narrowly avoiding being washed into the South China Sea!
Budgeting for your latest project can prove to be a tricky business. It’s a process where you are forced to face some tough questions. You must try to find a happy medium between quality and cost-effectiveness. You’ll hear terms like Above-the-Line, Below-the-Line, and Line Items, so it helps to have a healthy understanding of terminology […]
