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Tutorial Review: “Underwater Tips—GoPro Hero 11”

Underwater cinematography, which used to be difficult and expensive, is now within the reach of mobile moviemakers working with limited budgets. In “Underwater Tips: GoPro Hero 11” Raymond Tiller offers easy-to-understand strategies for getting cinematic underwater footage. While he focuses on shooting with a GoPro Hero 11.  much of his advice is relevant to shooting…

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CCTV Stars in Horror Flick

“The Glitch,” according to director Mateo Baldasare, “is “a simple, yet scary story about a girl coming home and seeing something strange on the security cameras.” Although made on a “budget of pure will,” this contained horror flick features impressive visual and sound effects. The performance by Sabrina Baldasare is intense. If you’re considering installing…

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How to Make a Coffee-Cup Stabilizer

Have you ever felt a letdown after draining a cup of coffee? If yes, here’s an upbeat next step. You can turn that empty cup into a stabilizer for your smartphone. The idea comes from Simon Horrocks. We’ve previously featured his work including a music video and a mini-doc. Horrocks has recently finished a book,…

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Graffiti Comes of Age…Again

There’s nothing new about graffiti. Examples date back at least 2000 years to Ancient Rome and Pompeii. If you consider wall art to be related, archeologists have discovered a 40,000 year old image of a pig in an Indonesian cave. Fast forwarding to the 21st century, new graffiti styles and subjects are appearing in Northern…

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Props Star in Cryptic Love Story

Many films connect all the dots, leaving nothing to the imagination. Others give only hints, inviting viewers to participate in the storytelling. “Be Me”—directed by Arthur Mikheev Jr.—fits solidly in the second category. In this beautifully filmed two-minute romance, pairs of coffee cups, slippers, and other familiar objects provide clues about an unseen love story.…

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Singer, Song, and Location Star in Minimalist Music Video

Music videos are often complex affairs. We’re used to seeing stroboscopic effects, drone footage, slow motion, and large casts. In “Spaceship,” director Eddie Cibrian takes the opposite, minimalist approach. This music video is about just three things: the performance of singer LeAnn Rimes; the song which is addressed to God, and the haunting desert location. Shot…

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