If you’re interested in stabilization devices, take a look at Mark Spencer’s review of Freefly’s new Movi Cinema Robot. Spencer, who is cofounder of Ripple Training, covers all aspects of this stabilizer. He also provides helpful tips for using the “robot” to achieve smooth camera movements. If you’re also interested in how to do a first-rate video…
read more →If you want to make a good movie, one thing is certain: the gear won’t stand in your way. Smartphones and related low-cost equipment come close to equaling the tools used in big budget productions. The real challenges are creative. Of these, the one most likely to sink a project is casting. No amount of…
read more →Moving a camera during a shot can add drama and visual sophistication. The challenge is to do so smoothly, so that viewers pay attention to the subject and not to the camera. A classic way of accomplishing smooth motion shots is to place the camera on a slider, a device with rails. The camera can then…
read more →Not to toot our own horn—well, OK, that’s exactly what we are doing—some of our ideas were featured in the Vodafone blog. Ally Koehler’s piece titled “Picture Perfect” includes a number of practical tips for shooting mobile movies. The article includes planning, getting good audio, and using stock footage. It also promotes the benefits of making short videos. Vodafone…
read more →Ticking clocks are used so often in movies for a simple reason: they work. Just as deadlines unleash tension, fear, and adrenaline in our everyday lives, a danger with a fixed time of arrival motivates action in movies. Ranker offers a list of 25 classic movies with ticking clocks including “Back to the Future,” “Terminator 2:…
read more →When directing a child actor, limiting dialogue can lead to getting a first-rate performance.
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