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Doug discusses more advanced concepts to help deepen your understanding of frame rates. Both editors and videographers will find this video useful, since it will allow them to work in better tandem. We'll cover timecode basics, fractional frame rates (such as 29.97 fps and 23.98 fps), variable frame rates, and more.
0:00 - In This Video
0:39 - Timecode & Drop-Frames
5:36 - Variable Frame Rates
7:02 - Interlaced Video
10:34 - Telecine & Pulldown
12:47 - Mismatched Frame Rates & Refresh Rates
14:54 - Practical Tips
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What is open gate, and how can it streamline your video production? Doug will show you how to get the most out of open gate, such as cropping from horizontal (16:9) to vertical (9:16).
0:00 - What Is Open Gate Video?
0:42 - Why Use Open Gate?
2:17 - Advantage 1
3:07 - Advantage 2
3:53 - 3x2 and 4x3
5:08 - Why Is It Called Open Gate
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As you delve deeper into the more advanced side of video codecs, the information can be overwhelming. Doug is here to simplify the complexities, helping you choose a codec for filming, editing, and delivery.
1:11 - This Video's Objectives
1:12 - Hardware Compatibility
4:49 Chroma Subsampling
8:15 - 8-bit vs. 10-bit
12:04 - How to Choose
14:37 - Real-World Example
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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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Anamorphic, probe, full-frame, and fast are some of the words to describe the lenses highlighted in this video! Doug is on the floor at NAB 2025 with the details on NiSi's AUREUS PRIME T1.4 lineup, BLAZAR LENS's Mantis anamorphic lineup, ARRI's Enso prime lineup, and Venus Optics's Laowa Probe Zoom lenses.
0:00 - NiSi AUREUS PRIME
3:06 - BLAZAR LENS Mantis Anamorphic Lenses
5:10 - ARRI Enso Prime Lineup
7:27 - Laowa Probe Zoom Lenses
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Steve Giralt teaches you how to edit your virtual production content in DaVinci Resolve, including how to work with RED's Phantom Track technology.
0:00 - In Today's Video
0:33 - Phantom Track Edit
6:29 - Main Edit
17:17 - Final Thoughts
Part 1: Intro to Virtual Production: The Future of Filmmaking
Part 2
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Steve Giralt breaks down how virtual production works, including how to control your virtual environment, motion control, how to light your scene, phantom track, and more.
0:00 - Today's Video Shoot
2:02 - Lighting the Unreal Scene
2:49 - Robots & Motion Control
4:20 - Camera & Lens
8:06 - Phantom Track
10:13 - Virtually Location Scout
12:52 - Live Demo
15:14 - Live Demo 2
16:25 - What's Next?
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Jabari runs down the entire lineup of DZOFilm's Arles Prime Cine Lens and takes the five-lens set to record some test footage.
0:00 - About DZOFilm's Arles Lineup
0:40 - Vista Vision Sensor Coverage
1:31 - Flares & Bokeh
2:04 - Aperture & Shared Specs
2:44 - Today's Video Shoot
3:50 - Test Footage
5:47 - Conclusion
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SmallRig collaborated with Gene Nagata (a.k.a. Potato Jet) to create his ideal tripod, and it just might be yours too! Join Nick for a quick look at this versatile, easy-to-use video tripod.
0:00 Intro
0:25 X-Clutch Legs
1:08 Height, Weight, & Load Capacity
1:33 Pan & Tilt Dampening
1:43 Tripod Head
2:03 Final Thoughts
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Tyler Edwards shares five tips on how to film an interview. You'll learn his interview lighting techniques, his camera placement, and audio tips too.
0:00 Intro
0:11 Key Light
0:44 Background Light
1:44 Camera Position
2:41 Clean & Clear Audio
3:29 Timecode
4:16 More from Tyler
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The 2024 holiday season is here! Jabari shares which cine lens to gift the filmmaker in your life, whether they’re searching for their first one, or looking to get the Hollywood look for a fraction of the price.
0:00 Intro
0:24 Investment Lenses: For Aspiring Cinematographers
2:52 Personal Set: For the Working Filmmaker
4:16 Anamorphic Lenses: For the Cinema Purist
5:36 Budget Lenses: Their First Cinema Lenses
7:32 Which to Buy?
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Let’s take a look at DZOFilm's line of macro prime lenses and how they look when used for food videography. Each lens includes ARRI PL and Canon EF lens mounts, making it suitable for use with a wider selection of cameras.
DZO Film 35, 65, 90mm primes
The 32mm T2.8 Gnosis Macro Prime Lens from DZOFilm provides impressive close-up views of your subjects with up to 1:1
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Now that you've thoroughly planned your shoot during pre-production, it's time to get on set! Learn what it takes to make a video production run smoothly—such as the crew you'll need—mistakes to avoid, different types of shots, narrative continuity, audio recording, and more.
0:00 - Overview
0:38 - Production Assistant
1:25 - Video
7:59 - Sound
9:07 - Logistics
10:54 - Final Thoughts
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Pre-production is an important step when filmmaking because it helps your video shoot run more efficiently, on the day of and during post. If you're a beginner, however, it may be difficult to know where to begin. Jake Estes shares tried and true methods for planning your production that work whether you're shooting a Hollywood movie or a short film. Plus, you'll learn mistakes to avoid so you're not scrambling on set!
0:00 - Introduction/What is Pre-Production?
0:46 - Production Breakdown
1:44 - Casting
2:37 - Hiring Crew
4:34 - Tech Scout