Film Talk
Filmmaking Information, Without The Fluff
As someone who makes a living from creating blog content, I understand the importance of padding an...
Is It Ok To Make Cinematic Test Videos About Nothing?
For the third time in the space of 12 months, I’ve read an article that somewhat attacks...
Directing: Actor Verb List – The Subtext
Theatre practitioner Stanislavski maintained that only 10% of what’s actually going on in our heads is expressed...
The Importance of Filming Whenever You Can
Although many regions are starting to ease covid-19 lockdown protocols, for the time being here in Wales,...
5 Needed Essentials For a DIY Film Shoot
I think there’s a safe generalization to be made about DIY & Indie Filmmakers, and that is,...
Title Sequences – The Theory Behind Them and How To Make Your Own
Anybody who has ever watched a TV show or a film will know of at least one...
Tech
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro Q&A
Quite like the height of popularity for my Pocket 4k video, every day, I'm receiving a dozen questions about my 6k Pro video,...
Clean Your Lens Focus and Zoom Ring With This Cheap Trick
Dislike the build-up of dust and lint on your focus ring, but find it's tricky to clean? Read on to see how to...
Editing
Davinci Resolve: How To Remove Banding From The Sky
H.264 is one of the most widely accepted codecs by online platforms. In fact, it’s YouTube’s suggested video codec on their recommended settings...
How To Create a Ghost of Tsushima Inspired Disintegration Effect – Free download
I have recently been playing the newly released Ghost of Tsushima PS4 video game, and besides being a great game, there are several...
Is FilmConvert Nitrate and DaVinci Resolve The Ultimate Combo?
In 2020 FilmConvert is no longer a new tool on the market; it’s now part of many filmmaker's digital toolboxes, and unlike a...
How To Batch Render Multiple Files In After Effects
One of the core elements I love about After Effects is the simplicity of exporting your composition. You hit Ctrl+M, you're brought into...