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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content.
ROE Visual LED Panels in the Vancouver PXO & WFW Stage
What is Virtual Production?
In basic terms, Virtual Production uses digital cinematography, LED volumes, game engines, and
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
When creating images for a film, you try to balance your shots so that you draw the audience into the movie, while at the same time they forget that they are watching a movie. Usually, the last thing you want is to break the illusion and have the audience snap out of their reverie.
As you read this article, you may want to pause and rewatch some classic films, or films that had a powerful effect on you. Examining the new and different techniques, lighting, and compositions used to create impact, mood, and feeling will help you grow as a
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Since its founding in 1992, DPA Microphones has gained a prestigious reputation in the audio industry for their mics' exceptional quality, crystalline transparency, and rugged and reliable build quality. And while DPA's microphones have found their way onto the stage with Beyonce, onto the sets of Game of Thrones, and into the concert halls of the world's greatest orchestras, what's perhaps most impactful to our world is the contributions they've made to the scientific community: DPA's microphones have enabled advancements in medicine,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Getting a new camera is always an exciting affair. Whether it’s your first interchangeable lens camera or a long-awaited upgrade, there’s almost always new features to explore. Mirrorless cameras are especially exciting as they bring new and intuitive features that boost creativity while making photography easier than ever! Whether you’re new to cameras, shopping for one, or looking to dust off an old hobby, let’s get into setting up our new mirrorless camera.
What Is a Mirrorless Camera?
It’s not often something is named after a feature it
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If there’s one area of wildlife photography that challenges even some of the most consummate artists, it’s birds in flight. A dynamic flight shot shows action, and a bit of technical prowess. As you can imagine, capturing birds in flight is no easy feat.
To consistently capture these shots, one must be proficient with their gear and have a knowledge of animal behavior. We’d go as far as to say you need a bit of luck too, but what is luck if not preparedness meeting opportunity. In order to make the most of the opportunities that present
by Zack Young · Posted
The bread and butter of PTZ camera usage will always be situations where a second take isn’t an option—sports, musical performances, public presentations, religious ceremonies. These are productions where getting great footage the first time around isn’t just ideal, it’s imperative. And one of the easiest ways to step those productions up is by using more than one camera. By having multiple angles to cut between, you’re giving yourself both variety and safety. But more cameras also mean more potential headaches, with extra cable runs, the
by John Foldi · Posted
From TV to YouTube, we've all seen the videos of a busy city street with people and cars zipping by, or the serene image of nature with quick-moving clouds. These time-warping clips are either a timelapse or a hyperlapse. Do you know the difference between them? If not, then you’ve clicked the right link because we’re going to answer that question and others, as we apply these techniques to the world of drones.
Closer than You Think
Timelapse and hyperlapse are way more similar than they are different. Both take multiple pictures at
by Zack Young · Posted
While camera gear continues to shed weight, a similar shift has taken place amongst camera crews as well. Mid-range and lower-budget shoots that used to require at least four to eight people now frequently include a crew of just one to three, each with more responsibilities than ever before. The cinematographer often acts as their own grip, gaffer, DIT, loader, and assistant camera, while the director is also an interviewer, producer, hair and makeup, the art department, the audio mixer, and sometimes even the caterer.
While you might feel
by Zack Young · Posted
So you just signed up for another corporate documentary shoot for another tech company at another local high-rise. They don’t want you filming in their super-secret proprietary lab and they’re definitely not flying you to China to see where the products are made, so you’re stuck in a cube farm trying to scrounge up useable b-roll for your interviews. Fear not. With some thoughtful planning and a little bit of ingenuity, you can get enough clips to make your piece shine.
Have I done my prep?
Fortune favors the prepared mind, which is why the
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Hollywood has been creating and refining the visual language of storytelling for more than a century. In this course, we investigate what drone operators can learn from mainstream filmmaking techniques.
0:00 - Introduction
4:32 - Drone vs. Helicopter Shots
7:58 - Capturing the Audience's Attention
10:07 - Establishing Shots
23:57 - Camera Movements Deep Dive: Mad Max
34:06 - Establishing Shots Review
39:20 - Camera Movements Deep Dive: Lord of the Rings
45:20 - Evolving the scene with drone movements
48:27 - Beginner Drone Tips
54:06 - Drone
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Posing subjects has been the highlight of Roberto Valenzuela's photography career. In this video, Valenzuela shares the most important lessons he's learned when posing his subjects, from models to families.
0:00 - In This Presentation
2:26 - Three Stages of Posing
5:33 - The Spine
19:08 - Have a Vision
22:15 - Snapshot vs. Portrait
25:47 - Movement
31:44 - Communication
40:15 - Corrective Posing
42:32 - Energy
44:41 - Editorial
48:45 - Lens Compression and Distortion
50:28 - Free Form Posing Challenge
52:45 - In-Camera Techniques
Do you have
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
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.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographers and filmmakers of the past used to break out homemade tricks—some innovative and fun—when trying to achieve special effects to make their images stand out from the crowd. Many of us have heard of the technique of smearing petroleum jelly on a lens filter for soft-focus effects. Today, one company—Lensbaby—has brought professional-grade optical tools to the world of creative photography and videography, allowing users to create
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In this B&H video, we share 10 camera movements that will level up your next film or video! You'll learn how to achieve these moves in-camera, whether handheld or with a gimbal. Remember, use these techniques only when the story calls for it!
Which of these shots are you looking to try? Let us in on the plan, in the Comments section, below.
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Typing #food into Instagram's search bar returns more than 450 million posts, making the search for food photographers on this social platform somewhat akin to "shooting fish in a barrel." Yet, while the number of followers to the most popular feeds surpasses the million mark, when it comes to the topic of food, it's a common occurrence for cookbook authors, recipe creators, food stylists, and celebrity chefs to add the term "photographer" to their skill set, thereby magnifying the popularity of this flavorful subject.
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