What’s the deal with Streaks ‘N Tips as a lighting technique? Well, as cinematographers, we’re constantly battling and embracing light. Practical light sources — those lamps, bulbs, and fixtures that exist within your scene — can add immense realism and atmosphere. But they can also be unruly, creating unwanted lens flares or spilling light where […]
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Firelight. It’s primal and evocative. It can instantly infuse a scene with unparalleled atmosphere and realism. Yet, taming its wild flicker and translating its raw beauty into a controlled, cinematic image presents a unique set of challenges for any filmmaker. How do you harness that organic glow? Or capture that dancing shadow play? All the […]
Cinema Digital Projector Special Effects and Lens Filters Take your cinematography to a whole new level with camera effects and lens filters using projector lighting. In this video, cinematographer Justin Jones demonstrates how he created his projection lighting effect for his music video cinematography. Trust us, this will absolutely change how you look at projector […]