Filmmaking
Welcome to Part 2 of Keys to a Happy and Healthy Production Life.
Hopefully you’ve read Part 1, but if not, be sure to check it out.
Working on productions, and making films at every level can be fun, exciting, thrilling, and rewarding. The key to longevity in the business is both being easy to work with and being valuable to those who hire you. If you’re a director, you must figure out how to balance getting what
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People have been sleeping on the RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XE. It's more than just a full-frame version of the KOMODO-X. Nick shares where this cine camera sits in RED's lineup and gets hands-on in for outdoor and indoor locations.
0:00 - Sizzle Reel
0:30 - Intro
1:53 - V-Raptor XE Specs
4:08 - Autofocus
5:03 - Dynamic Range & Low Light Performance
6:16 - Concurrent Pro-Res Proxy Recording
6:58 - Ergonomics
7:48 - File Sizes
9:10 - 2.2.1beta Firmware Updates
9:38 - Upgrade Program
10:04 - Takeaways
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Did you know that the type of lens you choose affects the story you want to tell, whether you're a photographer or a filmmaker? There's ultra-wide, wide angle, normal, telephoto, medium telephoto, and supertelephoto. That's a lot of terminology, so if you're lost, Sidney's here to explain what focal lengths fall under each umbrella and they change your storytelling.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
0:25 - Focal Length & Field of View
0:56 - Sensor Size
2:10 - What We'll Cover
2:31 - Wide Angle Focal Lengths (Below 20mm)
4:13 - Normal Focal Lengths
DPA Microphones is announcing the new CORE+ line of microphones, a revolutionary leap ahead in terms of mic design. CORE+ effectively neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any residual distortion imperceptible and virtually unmeasurable.
DPA Microphones 4097 CORE+ Microphones
The new IP58-rated
On-camera monitors continue to grow in popularity with filmmakers and photographers wanting a bigger, better view of their image than a flip-out LCD can provide. The Desview R5II 5.5" touchscreen monitor is, on paper, a great offering: lightweight, affordable, versatile, and bright. It even comes with useful accessories like a swivel-and-tilt shoe mount, a sunshade, a USB drive for loading LUTs, and a couple variations of HDMI
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When you're shooting an indie film and are short on time, having gear that eases the video production process smoother is a lifesaver. Enter Impact’s new KeyGrip series: a lineup that innovates on the tried-and-true grip gear. Join us on set to see how we light a scene using these KeyGrip Stands.
0:00 - Today's Video Shoot
0:52 - Why Use Impact's KeyGrip Stands?
2:44 - Lighting Each Scene
5:57 - On-Set Video Monitoring
6:28 - Slider Shot
7:25 - Our Overall Thoughts
8:26 - It's Not About Talent by Doug Guerra
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Nick shares his no-budget filmmaking tips. If you have zero budget, or even an extremely low one, you can still lean into those limitations for your movie while following the principles of good filmmaking.
0:00 - What We're Covering
0:45 - Story & Location (Pre-Production)
2:05 - Casting (Pre-Production)
3:22 - How to Find Film Ideas (Pre-Production)
3:56 - Screenwriting Software (Pre-Production)
5:00 - Audio (Production)
5:41 - Lighting (Production)
7:28 - The Most Important Part of Production
8:06 - Editing Software
9:18 - Things to
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If you're looking to become a professional filmmaker, you'll need to understand what codecs are, how to choose them, and how to use them. In part 1 of 2, Doug simplifies the tangled web of knowledge that is video codecs, sharing the fundamentals.
0:00 - What You'll Learn
1:04 - What Is a Codec?
2:25 - Why Are Codecs Necessary?
3:27 - How to Codecs Work?
6:53 - Choosing the Right Codec
14:24 - Inter vs. Intraframe
17:32 - What's Next?
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So, you're a filmmaker looking for an on-camera external monitor. Sidney simplifies the shopping process by comparing the specs for each of these monitors and sharing which works for each budget type, from beginners to indie filmmakers.
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Budget Monitor
1:46 - Mid-Range Monitors
4:47 - High-End Monitors
7:01 - Which Is the Right Choice?
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Sony's new PXW-Z300 3-CMOS XDCAM Camcorder is perfect for camera operators looking to capture high-quality video in the field, or someone looking to add a camcorder to their existing Sony ecosystem. Join Sidney to learn this camcorder's specs and see the test footage he shot!
0:00 - Sample Footage
0:39 - Digital Signatures
1:13 - Sensor & Video
1:32 - Lens
1:42 - AI-Powered AF
2:05 - LCD Monitor
2:27 - Power
2:37 - V & Cold Shoe Mount
2:59 - Buttons & Ports
3:33 - S-Cine Tone Gamma Curve
4:14 - Who Is This Camcorder For?
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With all these amazing Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, how do you choose the one that's right for you? Do you dive straight into a high-end camera like the Z9, or do you go for the more affordable Z7 II? Consider this your buying guide for the Z9, Z8, Z7 II, and Z6 III. Nick discusses how each of the cameras could work for your situation, whether you're a hybrid shooter, a photojournalist, filmmaker, portrait photographer, and more.
0:00 - Today's Video
1:00 - Nikon Z9
3:00 - Nikon Z8
3:54 - Nikon Z6 III
4:49 - Nikon Z7 II
5:40 - Hybrid
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Photographer, visual anthropologist, and educator Joseane Daher has spent years telling the stories of Amazonian Indigenous peoples and small communities from Northeast Brazil through her images. She discusses her recent series "Rupture" and the importance of telling the stories of these Indigenous "groups".
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - About Joseane
3:03 - Understanding Indigenous people
16:37 - Huni Kuin Indigenous people
20:54 - Understanding the culture
23:44 - Possible documentary film?
26:15 - Choosing between B&W and color images
28:28 -
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Jameson Brooks takes you behind the scenes of how he creates unique and realistic worlds for filmmaking while using an LED Wall Production Stage. He'll share his camera and lighting tips, plus his visual effects process that helps create realism when blending the real-world environment with the virtual environment.
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Preview reel of virtual sets
3:08 - Creating worlds with xR LED Wall Production
8:32 - About Jameson & career
13:18 - Godox production series lights
14:28 - Why xR LED Volume over green screen?
19:38 - Using
The holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself or the filmmaker in your life to a thoughtful gift that can actually help with new creative projects. We’re not talking novelty shirts or snow globes, but rather lights, lenses, batteries, and more—the utility players in any videomaking arsenal. Plus we’re focusing on kits, so you can get the most bang for your buck and have a few different toys at your disposal.
For the Indie Filmmaker
amaran Ace 25c RGB LED Light Panel All-in-One Creator Kit
While small two-person 2.4 GHz wireless microphone systems are ubiquitous across social media (partly due to the large logos emblazoned across their transmitters), experienced shooters know these systems are prone to occasional dropout, as well as mic capsules that often sound tinny and compressed. For video projects that demand consistent, high-quality audio, professional microphone systems with wider transmission ranges and more robust lavaliers are essential—which is why Saramonic’s new