BIf youโve decided itโs time to upgrade your gear collection to a 360 camera, itโs good to know a bit about whatโs out there. The majority of these omnidirectional cameras are video, but itโs noted when theyโre solely for photography. This is a buying guide to the best 360 cameras on the market today. Continue… Continue reading 17 Best 360 Cameras โ The Ultimate Buying Guide
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James Cameronโs Avatar was successful by almost any metric. It became the highest-grossing movie of all time, received rave reviews, and was nominated for a whopping nine Academy Awards. As many have noted, while Avatarโs story is compelling, it is its groundbreaking visuals that set it apart from other blockbusters. So how did James Cameron… Continue reading Making of Avatar & Avatar 2: Behind-the-Scenes of James Cameron’s Epic
Types of FocusOpen menu Shallow Focus Deep Focus Rack Focus Zoom Shots Dolly-Zoom (Zolly) Tilt-Shift More ShotsOpen menu All Shots & Angles Camera Shot Ultimate Guide Create Free Shot List Now โ If youโre an aspiring cinematographer or director, you know that the camera is your primary storytelling tool. How you move the camera or… Continue reading What is a Zoom Shot and When You Should Use One
At this time, the theatrical experience is fighting to stay relevant among streaming giants. Top Gun: Maverick made an undeniable case for getting back into theaters.ย The film was praised by the likes of Quentin Tarantino. It received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. So, what went into creating a film that sparked… Continue reading Top Gun Maverick Behind the Scenes โ How They Shot It
How to Film Weddings Wedding Photographer Shot List How to Make a Wedding Mood Board Aย wedding should be one of the most memorable days of a coupleโs life. Capturing moments from this most memorable day is the responsibility of a wedding photographer. How does a photographer ensure they get each and every moment? By creating… Continue reading Wedding Photography Shot List โ A Complete How-To Guide
Portraits existed long before the invention of photography. Far before there was a camera even to take a photograph, rulers and monarchs hired painters to paint their own portraits. Today, portrait photography has taken the place of this tradition. Portrait photographers as tasked with the ambitious goal of capturing the identity of a subject in… Continue reading What is Portrait Photography โ Types, Styles, Concepts & More
BasicsOpen menu Basics of Film Lighting What Does a Cinematographer Do What is Cinematography What is Digital Cinematography Cinematography Terms What is Motion Blur Lighting EssentialsOpen menu 3-Point Lighting What is Key Light What is Fill Light What is Backlight What is Practical Lighting When is Golden Hour E-BooksOpen menu FREE Ebook: Camera Lenses Explained… Continue reading Film Lighting โ The Ultimate Guide (w/ Video & Cheatsheet)
What is the fastest and most efficient way to clearly communicate all of the vital information about an upcoming photoshoot to all of the necessary people? The answer is: with a call sheet. We created our own custom photoshoot call sheet template, and you can download it for free. We will break down the various… Continue reading Photoshoot Call Sheet Template โ Free Download and Guide
The best cinematographers are artists, technicians, diplomats, and accountants. Choosing the best cinematographers is tough and extremely subjective but this list is full of talented people. If you want your film to look like it was shot by one of the worldโs best cinematographers, read on. Weโve broken down the key cinematic techniques that the… Continue reading The 27 Best Film Cinematographers That Everyone Should Know
BasicsOpen menu What Does a Cinematographer Do What is Cinematography What is Digital Cinematography Cinematography Terms What is Motion Blur ResourcesOpen menu Essential Cinematography Books Top 100 Cinematography Films Videography Contract Template Best Cinematography Schools How to Join the Cinematographerโs Guild Best Cinematography Online Courses E-BooksOpen menu FREE E-Book: Camera Lenses Explained FREE E-Book: Exposure… Continue reading What is Digital Cinematography โ The Pros & Cons of Digital
Understanding the different qualities of light is important for any filmmaker to know. Each quality can enhance a story by providing a visual element that matches the style and tone of a film. One of the most fundamental qualities of light to understand is diffused light. But what is diffused light? From interviews to commercial… Continue reading What is Diffused Light โ Types of Lighting in Photo & Film
If youโre an aspiring photographer or have been in the past you may have come across the question โWhat types of lights do I need?โ While artificial light sources are incredibly useful tools, photographers can get by with a single type of light โ natural light. With a solid understanding of how natural light works and… Continue reading Natural Light Photography โ Techniques & Benefits Explained
Taking a great portrait isnโt about having a quality camera and attractive subject. Itโs not even about wardrobe or location. If you mess up the lighting in your portraits, post production wonโt always be able to save you. How can you nail it each time? Whether youโre taking school pictures or are shooting athletes for… Continue reading Portrait Lighting Setup Guide โ 8 Ways to Shoot Great Portraits
Have you ever seen an insanely detailed photograph where every portion of the photos is completely in focus? If youโre like most people you might wonder โHow did they capture this?โ Odds are that they created the remarkably sharp image using focus stacking.ย Focus stacking is used to shoot a diversity of subjects from landscapes, to… Continue reading What is Focus Stacking โ Examples & How to Stack Photos
Have you ever snapped a photo, been incredibly happy with the composition of it, the lighting! But suddenly you become overrun with dread to see red and blue color fringing around your subject? This, my friend, is chromatic aberration. In this article, weโll take a look at the chromatic aberration definition as well as what… Continue reading What is Chromatic Aberration โ Types and Examples Explained
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Index & TimelineOpen menu Art Styles Explained Art History Timeline Renaissance & Classical (1400-1600)Open menu Renaissance Gothic Art Rococo Baroque Classicism Neoclassicism Romanticism & Contemporary (1827-20XX)Open menu Avant Garde Post Impressionism Romanticism Expressionism Contemporary Art Modern Art What does avant-garde mean? What does it mean for a piece of artwork, a book, or a film… Continue reading What is Avant Garde โ Movement, Artists & Works Explained