Reflectors are wonderful--I use them all the time, even in studio situations (my lighting teacher always stressed that if you have a problem with your...
Our production budget was roughly two thousand dollars for a 100-minute feature, but we didn't spend any money on our guns--our armorer (who also owne...
I'm big on using actual guns--that's what we did on the feature 16 Heads and Counting: ?url We used four different guns--usually unloaded as props, ...
Well, the 5D is certainly pricey for a still camera. It has a certain charm with its movies (and it's the cheapest way to acquire in 1080p), but there...
I usually steer clear of adapters because I figure if the story and acting and visuals are good enough with a lens adapter, they're good enough withou...
Most good cinematographers can work interchangeably on film or digital. Ideally you can find someone who has done both. If it comes down to choosing o...
That is some nice looking footage. I haven't had much opportunity to shoot with the EX1, but when I have shot with it I've gotten some really great im...
Re-reading your post, I see that the power is out in the scene you're talking about, so you'll have to get creative with where your light is supposed ...
Cameras eat up a lot of light. Just because you want something to look very dark on screen doesn't mean it actually needs to be dark in reality--you c...
There are a few factors that effect low-light performance: Sensor size - Generally, a bigger sensor means larger photosites (making them more light...
This is a scam. Check out some feedback on Sonic Cameras: The 100B is a terrific camera, it's pretty much the only thing I'll use to shoot standa...
It's also not unheard of for a director to edit their own film. This is especially common in short and independent work, but the Coen Brothers, for in...
Even lighting of the background is very important. Soft lights work best. Invest in a light meter and make sure that you get the same reading all the ...
I'm currently at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and I'm quite happy with the program. True, being a film school graduate is not going t...