DPA Microphones and Rycote are launching a pay-it-forward campaign for first-time and indie filmmakers, who will have the opportunity to win a customised DPA/Rycote filming kit. Among the film experts helping to support the giveaway by judging for this effort are Tim White, Bryan “Sol” Aponte, Antoin Cox and Stéphane Bucher. Aspiring and indie filmmakers… Continue reading DPA COMP PAYS IT FORWARD
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MY RØDE REEL – 1 MONTH TO GO BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE!
MY RØDE REEL 1 MONTH TO GO BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE! $1-MILLION IN PRIZES UP FOR GRABS INCLUDING A $50,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Monday, 29 July 2019 There is just one month to go before entries close for The World’s Largest Short Film Competition, My RØDE Reel. Now in its 6th year, the… Continue reading MY RØDE REEL – 1 MONTH TO GO BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE!
5 tips to create the perfect 10-second video ad
The Guys over at Hoozu Connect “video creator marketplace”, have uncovered some valuable production insights of what is needed for social media video ads to be effective. With Facebook and Google publicly declaring that short-form video ad creative is a strong focus for their clients, Hoozu Connect has created a platform that connects brands to a network… Continue reading 5 tips to create the perfect 10-second video ad
Cinematographer John Schwartzman gives the low down on ‘THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN”
Spinning Yarns John Schwartzman ASC / The Amazing Spider-man Spinning Yarns … at the USC film graduate school, where he focused on cinematography.
PORTABLE MOTION CONTROLLER GENIE MINI II BY SYRP NOW AVAILABLE
The Genie Mini II builds upon the previous Genie Mini, adding functionality while keeping the same small form factor. It also incorporates features previously only found in the Genie II.
RODE WIRELESS GO REVIEW
Earlier this year at NAB, Rode Microphones released the ‘worlds smallest wireless microphone’ and they were kind enough to send V&F a unit to test and review. Check out the video here Now we have sat on this for about a month now as we wanted to test the ‘Wireless Go‘ thoroughly. We got our… Continue reading RODE WIRELESS GO REVIEW
Have you ever wanted a DIY guide to making a film? well we have you covered!
Have you ever wanted a DIY guide to making a film? well we have found one!As a filmmaker we face many challenges and unfortunately there is no substitute for experience. Experienced Director and Filmmaker Usher Morgan has put pen to paper or should we say finger to key and written the complete guide to life on set.
After releasing his debut feature film to wide acclaim, filmmaker Usher Morgan (Prego, Windblown, Pickings) decided to write a filmmaking book which detailed his approach to writing, directing, and producing his own work, as well as the steps he took to distribute and market his film, Pickings, and release it to theaters across the nation.
Review: Canon 6D Mk2
Alright we know that this camera was released a couple of years ago but we thought that it would be a good time to revisit it and give you all our first hand opinion on the Canon 6d Mk2.
Now as we all know it’s a full frame! That’s right.. a full frame camera that is affordable. This is fantastic as this means you can take full advantage of Canon’s full frame lens selection, Including the super wide Canon 16-35mm which in my opinion is up there with the best of them. The other thing to note is that it has a flip out screen which makes it perfect for vloggers, gimbal users and all those selfie lovers. At the time of release this was the only full frame camera with this feature but obviously with the release of the Canon EOS R that is not true anymore but if you have a look at the price difference the Canon 6d mk2 is still a hot contender.
filmmakers guide on how to mic your talent
Experienced filmmakers and soundos know…if you’re working with lavs, finding a good place to hide it without sacrificing audio quality can be challenging, especially when your talent’s clothes , or lack there of, aren’t doing you any favours.
Making an Indie Film? HERE are our Top 5 Survival VFX Tips
If you dream of being a movie maker, it’s no longer as hard as it used to be. Today’s amazing technology has brought visual effects (VFX) and film making tools within reach of just about anyone with a creative idea and some time to learn.
VFX lets you, as a film producer, create scenes by manipulating footage and adding effects digitally to create professional films that look very real on a tight budget. If you were creating the same scenes on a live-action set, you may be looking at dangerous situations or a boatload of money.
By taking advantage of the VFX tools available, an indie filmmaker can create independent, professional films that can, at times, rival the motion picture movie houses at a fraction of the cost. Check out tools such as Motion Array video effects that put amazing visual effects, light leaks, and transitions at your fingertips. Here are the top five survival tips for incorporating VFX.