Creative Filmmaker's Blog

ProAmUSA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, congratulates and honors the winners of its 2014 International Student Film Competition. Designed ...

One of the best ways to develop as a director, or even a cinematographer, is to edit. Or at least be sure to stay in the bay, so to speak. Enjoy the intimate experience of viewing every single fram...

If it hasn’t happened already, there will likely come a time that you will shoot an interview, a commercial, or public-service announcement with non-actors. People who are unfamiliar with being in ...

What is the difference between a crane and a jib, and why do I need one? As with other industry terms, these are often used interchangeably. Although, if you were being precise, you’d likely refer ...

"Just in: Fresh free files" Now, this is an email subject line I can get excited about! With technology what it is today, allowing us to capture and store thousands upon thousands of images with e...

A community member recounted in the DVXUser.com forums1 an unfortunate incident that happened to him while shooting a wedding: “I was hired from a friend to film a wedding for the mother of the gr...

Video editing software applications these days are chocked full of tools. Even cheap editing programs have built-in options for tweaking audio and video, and applying effects. But, is it really su...

Fast and Slow While Sitting Still Understanding the relationship between lens opening, shutter speed, and film or sensor sensitivity is one of the dividing lines between being a casual shooter and ...