Special Effects Equipment
For decades, classic three-point lighting has been the conventional approach to lighting most sit-down interviews in film and TV. While this type of lighting looks nice, it can feel stale at times. By mixing up the lights you use and how you place them, you can shake up your cinematography game and shoot visually dynamic interviews that keep viewers engaged. In this article we’ll explore three unique ways to light your interview subjects, so they pop
So you just landed your very first music video gig. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a wonderful world where your creative vision will translate music into a compelling visual medium. But where or how do you start? You probably have a camera, a lens, and an idea that will help you realize your vision. However, a camera and lens alone probably won't cut it for certain shots and effects. In this guide, we’re going to look at some equipment that can commonly be found on a music video production set to help make your vision a reality.
Let us be serious here—the holidays are no time for fooling around, especially Halloween. If you are looking for that last-minute gift for the video maker in your life, party ideas, or just planning for next year, here are a few treats for you.
Atmosphere
Whether you are shooting a film, throwing a party, or just looking to make an entrance, nothing sets the mood quite like fog. While the thought of a fog machine may conjure images of someone in a bee-keeper outfit with some odd contraption that is a cross between a tea kettle, charcoal-fired
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the air crisper, and the foliage is starting to change. I’m talking about fall and my favorite holiday—Halloween! Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, skeletons, witches, and anything that goes bump in the night. As a kid, I loved going trick-or-treating with family and friends, and some of my favorite memories were of the houses in my neighborhood who went the extra mile to create mini-haunted houses. Over the years, I’ve sought out all manner of fright fests from the tiny “mom & pop”