LED Lighting Versus Tungsten: Using the New LED Fixtures in Cinematography
Cinematography by David Landau There has been a lot of discussion in the industry and on many websites about the use of…
Lighting Tech News · Apr 1, 2015Book Review: “Lighting for Cinematography” by David Landau, Reviewed by Peter Stein, ASC
Book Review by Peter Stein, ASC I am concerned that the ease of shooting in low light situations with the new HD…
Film · Apr 1, 2015Producer Mary Jane Skalski and Director Tom McCarthy on “The Cobbler”
The Cobbler By Scott Essman Based in New York, the independent film The Cobbler brings a taste of magical realism to modern-day…
Post-Production · Dec 1, 2014How to Build a Home Projection Color Grading Suite
By Charles Haine Building out a quality client level color suite seems expensive, and it often is, with pro-quality monitors such as…
Film · Dec 1, 2014“Builder”: Making an Action-Sports Documentary on a Mountain Bike Budget
Written by Scott Secco. Photos taken by Hoshi Yoshida. On "Builder", I’m the director, writer, cinematographer, editor, colorist, location scout, and st…
Post-Production · Dec 1, 2014How Esquire Network’s “Brew Dogs” Was Shot on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras and Graded in DaVinci Resolve
Three Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras are being used to shoot footage for Esquire Network’s hit television show “Brew Dogs,” including driving scenes…
Cinema · Dec 1, 2014AFI Conservatory’s Cinematography Discipline: A Conversation with Stephen Lighthill, ASC
HD Pro Guide Magazine talked with Stephen Lighthill, ASC, Senior Filmmaker-in-Residence, and Tal Lazar, lecturer and alumnus (AFI Class of 2009), about…
Cameras · Dec 1, 2014The 4K DSLR Revolution, Part 2: Essential Tools for Production and Post
By Al Caudullo 4k dslr revolution is Here | PaRT 2 Essential Tools for Production and Post Production The only thing that…
Live Event · Dec 1, 2014Producing Wang Feng’s Concert at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest with Blackmagic Design
Chinese online video service LeTV live-streamed rock star Wang Feng's concert at Beijing National Stadium, the Bird's Nest, using a fiber-based live…
Audio · Dec 1, 2014Shotgun Microphones for Broadcast: A Look at the Shure VP89 and VP82
Shure VP89 and VP82 Shure Incorporated has responded to the needs of the broadcast/media production industry and has four professional shotgun microphon…
Business · Nov 1, 2014Reverse Engineer Your Success as a Filmmaker
by David Kaminski Few people have an axiom about the value of strategizing about what you will do after your film is…
Film · Nov 1, 2014Produce, Write and Edit Your Documentary
by David Lent A masterful film, television series, documentary, commercial or music video is created through the guidance of a personal vision.…