The world of stabilization has come a long way since the the 2010s. What was once reserved for professional sets has now trickled down to the entry-level consumer. Initially, the primary form of stabilization was through Steadicams; then, we saw…
Highlight rolloff refers to the transition from highlights to shadows in an image, and it can help images look more cinematic. Here’s how. Dear reader, I want to ask you, what do you perceive as one of the core values…
Have you ever watched a behind-the-scenes featurette and noticed the lack of softboxes on film sets? Sure, you may see giant chimera softboxes for large sets, but what about the ones you often see in your favorite YouTuber’s setup? Well,…
Every filmmaker will need a spotlight from time to time. Here’s how to use one effectively. If I were to ask you about using hard light, I would wager that your thoughts would initially gravitate toward how you can soften…
Ok, so you finally get your first big gig, you’ve booked the studio, you’ve booked the lights, and the very first thing you might think about doing is turning said lights up to 100% power. Let it shine! However, you…
