Changing focus in a shot is a cinematic technique developed nearly a hundred years ago. Back then, it took a crew member—the focus puller—to adjust the lens. Now, the camera operator can focus pull automatically. In a seven-minute tutorial, UK moviemaker Rob Leach explains how to do it using Filmic Pro. About Rob Leach Rob…
read more →This Moment tutorial covers pre-production, gear, communication with cast and crew, flexibility (dealing with unexpected issues), and post-production (mainly, organizing the shots to make editing more efficient). While equipment has advanced in the five years since this video was posted, the advice is still solid. FacebookTwitter
read more →Benett Graezer’s eight-minute tutorial offers a number of easy, practical tips. While “iPhone” is part of the title, the techniques are valid for any other smartphone brand. The video touches upon such topics as camera speed, lighting, framing, storytelling, editing, and music. More from Benett Grazier Grazier’s YouTube channel offers advice on many aspects of mobile…
read more →“10 Mistakes Every Smartphone Filmmaker Makes” offers a solid introduction to mobile moviemaking. Created by the highly experienced UK filmmaker Rob Leach, this 11-minute tutorial covers key technical topics such as white balance, sound, composition, and lighting. Leach also discusses filmmaking attitude, for example, not viewing the phone as a second-rate camera. The tutorial is…
read more →Hollywood routinely spends as much money marketing their movies as producing them. For the low-or-no-budget project, this rule of thumb translates more into effort than dollars. A good example is the promotion for the documentary “Affected,” which presents the story of a small business owner who lost over 90% of his revenue when Covid-19 hit…
read more →By “alone” Darious Britt is referring to the crew—one person handling script, location scouting, lighting, direction, sound, and editing. His main tip is “keep it simple.” This means a short movie with a cast of just two or three, set in only a couple of locations, and without car chases or other big actions. But in…
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