Cinematography Forum
Forum Thread: Learn How to Make This Roxant Stabilizer More Than One Too
With this stabilizer, a SLIK ballhead, and a Kingjoy quick release plate, you can utilize a hi hat, shoulder mount, and extra tilt and lift for you tripod!
Forum Thread: How to Get Smooth Video Without Special Equipment or Editing | Camera Stabilization Techniques
The difference between an amateur-ish, shaky video and a more polished, smooth recording could be just a few, simple techniques. Whether you are making videos for family memories, for a dedicated YouTube channel, or even for putting together a film, having smooth footage is one of the foundational requirements that gives your content a quality feel. While many stabilization strategies require editing software or even specialized, expensive pieces of equipment, you can dramatically improve the...
Forum Thread: How to Add Butterflies to Any Video
This step by step video tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about adding live, flapping butterflies to any video.
Forum Thread: How to Add Schools of Fish to Any Video
This in-depth tutorial shows you how to create your own fish school animations with Adobe After Effects.
Forum Thread: A short film I shot recently...
Hi Everyone, I just finished a short film I shot recently. I wanted to tell the story entirely with real life scenes. I will appreciate some honest opinions. Shot entirely on the 5D MKII. Hope you enjoy it.
Forum Thread: MKE Cinematography Equipment Commercial
Hey, I am new to cinematography, and would love to hear some feedback on this new cinematography video I uploaded to youtube, which shows a tripod dolly which I purchased.
Forum Thread: Best still camera for location/tech scouts?
I use a Canon G9 and love it. It fits in a small pouch on my belt but takes great photos. A few friends of mine use their 5D or 7D with a tourist lens (28-200) but for some locations it's just a bit too bulky to bring in a DSLR.
Forum Thread: The Paperboy - Parkour Action Short Film Trailer
Check it out when you have 45 seconds
Forum Thread: Hi... I want the Job Please help me.
Hi...I'm Prabhu, I want job in cinematography, I've finished Diploma in Visual communication, And now I'm doing Diploma in Television Technology.
Forum Thread: Cinematographer's Reel? Suggestions?
http://vimeo.com/29355210
Forum Thread: Any body go to NAB?
Was wondering what cool stuff people saw?
Forum Thread: watch
http://vimeo.com/19951245
Forum Thread: Please!
can u sponsor me in a cinematography lessons? please? anyone?
Forum Thread: Looking for a DSLR remote head (motion control)
I need to do some motion controlled timelapse shots. Can anyone recommend a remote head for this? Only needs to be able to support the weight of a DSLR. Thanks!
Forum Thread: Favorite cinematography scenes/shots
List your favorite scenes for their cinematography. If you can post photos, even better. These are the first that come to my head:
Forum Thread: Your Favourite 3 Movies, director, cinematographer
It is always a great deal to know ppls favourite or liking dislikings, at times we like some purk and we forget in a day or two and at time we like and add it to our favourites life long. here are some of my favourite movies directors and cinemetographer -
Forum Thread: Help Document the World's Story on 10.10.10
Hi! I'm reaching out to the Wonder How To community, specifically the cinematography world, because I feel that I have a project y'all might be interested in.
Forum Thread: Did anyone see THE SECRETS IN THEIR EYES?
There is a 10 minute shot in the middle of the film that starts in the sky, flys into a soccer stadium, picks up our leads and then follows them as they chase down a killer.
Forum Thread: Anamorphic on RED
Has anyone shot with anamorphic lenses on RED? I've seen plenty of examples, but are there any tech links? What kind of lenses? Can you unsqueeze the viewfinder and monitors? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Forum Thread: Canon's new wide-angle HDTV lens - HJ14ex.43B
Do you know that Canon has recently launched more advanced wide-angle HDTV lens - HJ14ex4.3B? It is a new generation lens with an extended 14 times zoom range and unprecedented 4.3mm wide angel.
Forum Thread: Fuji vs Kodak Print Stock
so wondering if anyone can answer what are the differences in quality between fuji and kodak print stock?
Forum Thread: Who is your favorite DP?
I think mine would have to be Conrad Hall. I worked on several projects with him while at USC and not only was he a talented dude, he was a really nice guy as well. I think his style of shooting has had the most influence on DP today. Certainly with these new digital cameras with massive latitude, there is room to really experiment and try new things.
Forum Thread: What is your favorite film (for its cinematography)?
We all know the usual go to's for this one (Days of Heaven, Conformist, Assassination of Jesse James, etc.), but be creative. And more importantly, why?
Forum Thread: House Season Finale Shot Entirely w/ Canon 5D Mark II
Just read that the House Season Finale (airing May 17, 2010) was shot exclusivly on the Canon 5D Mark II. Apparently they're raving about it. Do you think it can possibly live up to the hype?