Creative Filmmaker's Blog

Often we spend thousands on cameras, and only a fraction on audio. So the question is, "Is sound quality in your films more important than image quality?" If you've ever asked that question, be sur...

About this shoot Before the TigerTilt Motorized Pan Head was released, I wanted to create a beautiful video composition that clearly conveyed its abilities. They are only amplified when mounted t...

By Katie Conlon So often when I am shooting in a live setting, people who need to pass will attempt to duck under the camera lens or walk around me.  Unbeknownst to them, I've been locked and load...

The videography industry looks nothing like it did even five years ago. New platforms, new business models, and new client expectations have reshaped how working videographers earn a living. If you...

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...