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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Many moons ago, when the economy was unstable and layoffs were rampant, this author decided to switch careers to pursue filmmaking. With a new perspective and energy, but without any guidance, knowledge, or tools, going back to school for digital filmmaking was a no-brainer. The aim was to tell real stories in documentary form, and it became a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure.
Tips for Starting Out
If you’re just starting out at the dawn of your student career, or find yourself older and wiser looking for a change, and you want
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
In a recent Explora article, we went over the basics of media servers for in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX) and virtual production (VP), describing these beefy machines for media playback and distribution to LED processors for LED walls and volumes. A VP media server can be a custom hardware solution or software installed on an off-the-shelf machine, but either type needs to have a
by Zack Young · Posted
Many budding filmmakers have toiled away on the color correction and grading of their first masterpiece, watched it over countless times, hit the export button, pulled it up on a TV, and been shocked. "This looks nothing like I was expecting. The colors! The contrast! The saturation!" Although there's no universal fix for differences in how devices display an image, the most common culprit of these headaches is editing on a computer monitor not designed for video work. These monitors often display video way differently than televisions,
by Zack Young · Posted
Whether it's a four-year undergraduate program, a two-year graduate school, or a single class, studying film production is different from other fields of study. Film production classes are more like being in a trade school. Students learn and apply work skills, as well as film theory. Most importantly, you will be shooting at least one short film, and to make that film you need equipment, tools, and supplies.
Most film programs provide the cameras, sound equipment, and editing facilities you need, but, to take full advantage of them, some
by Zack Young · Posted
Sony is squeezing professional cinema features into a handheld package with the new FX5 5K cinema camera. Key specs include 3:2 open gate recording, internal 16-bit X-OCN, three base ISOs, high frame rates, expanded monitoring options, and more. The camera has a new 16.6MP full-frame fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor alongside a BIONZ XR2 chip with an integrated AI processing unit.
by Zack Young · Posted
SmallRig has new tripod and monopod offerings, bringing their popular one-touch deployment technology to the monopod space with the SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX PRO X-Clutch hydraulic monopod, available in four versions with different head and feet configurations. All versions have a quick-deploy X-Clutch for adjusting three height stages with a single squeeze. SmallRig is also releasing an Ultra-Light Travel Tripod made for videographers, plus a Reverse-Folding
by Zack Young · Posted
The original MOFAGE POCO lens adapter grew from a Kickstarter hit to an industry mainstay, and now its successor is here. The POCO II Drop-In Filter Adapter has the same core feature set as the original, but adds an interchangeable front mount, a redesigned inner chamber for increased lens compatibility, and a more lightweight overall build.
MOFAGE POCO II
by Zack Young · Posted
B&H is excited to announce that our new Virtual Production and XR (Extended Reality) category is now live. Initial offerings include products for cinema capture, broadcast, live events, sports, education, and more, with an emphasis on LED volumes, IMLs (Interactive Media Labs), content creation, advertising, and tradeshows.
Current subcategories for browsing include
by Zack Young · Posted
FUJIFILM expands the possibilities of their large-format cameras, the GFX ETERNA 55 especially, with the announcement of the GF 19-35mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR lens. The 19-35mm marks the widest angle-of-view available in GF-line cine lenses, and includes a bunch of much requested features including five stops of optical image stabilization and weather-resistant construction.
Billed as the ideal companion for the
by Zack Young · Posted
ARRI has officially announced the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a new camera body capable of 120 fps (2x slow-motion) in UHD and 480 fps (8x) in HD over SDI. The camera provides simultaneous live output with variable flame blending and is compatible with existing ALEXA 35 Live accessories. The new Xtreme bodies are designed for high-speed live capture in demanding production scenarios. Read on for more.
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Country music artist Megan Moroney is one of the genre's fastest-rising stars. Following the success of her breakout hit "Tennessee Orange," Moroney's debut album Lucky and follow-up release Am I Okay? helped cement her place among country music's most in-demand artists. As her popularity has grown, so too has the scale and complexity of her live productions.
Supporting a nonstop, international tour that spans a wide range of countries, venues, and conditions requires a video system capable of delivering exceptional visual performance in
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content.
ROE Visual LED Panels in the Vancouver PXO & WFW Stage
What is Virtual Production?
In basic terms, Virtual Production uses digital cinematography, LED volumes, game engines, and
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Learning to speak and use the language of lighting can go a long way to creating images that move the audience, immersing them even further. It will also make working on set much more efficient, helping you create more powerful images in less time with your crew.
This article will cover basic lighting types, so you can become familiar with what is available.
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
When creating images for a film, you try to balance your shots so that you draw the audience into the movie, while at the same time they forget that they are watching a movie. Usually, the last thing you want is to break the illusion and have the audience snap out of their reverie.
As you read this article, you may want to pause and rewatch some classic films, or films that had a powerful effect on you. Examining the new and different techniques, lighting, and compositions used to create impact, mood, and feeling will help you grow as a
by Zack Young · Posted
SmallRig is stepping up the game for content creators with the new Multifunctional Portable SSD and T99 V-Mount Power Bank, both powerful and flexible options for your next video project. The SSD, available in 1TB or 2TB