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Reading Time: 4 minutes You will have seen the job title gaffer on the film’s credits. But do you know specifically what a gaffer does on a film set? Like all film jobs, the gaffer has a series of professional duties to complete during production. Their position is a mix of both technical and creative expertise. So, whether you
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s a well known conundrum in the filmmaking world – the GH5 vs GH5S. If you’re finding it hard to pick, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Panasonic has really paved the way in recent years with its flagship Micro four-thirds DSLR. Originally released in 2017, the Panasonic GH5 proved to be an exceptionally reliable
Reading Time: 6 minutes Firstly, budget video lighting is an essential part of any cinematographers or filmmakers toolkit. In this article, we look at the best video light kits on the market. There are a number of important factors that can make or break your film production. Most important yet often overlooked is video lighting. It can make a
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article, we give you a basic guide on how to create a camera shot list, including a free template at the end. One vital part of pre-production is the creation of a shot list. And there are lots of benefits to using a camera shot list. For instance, it allows you to share
Reading Time: 8 minutes So, what’s the best blogging camera? In this article, we look at the best cameras for blogging on a budget. Video blogging (or vlogging) has been around for a while now. In fact, you can trace it all the way back to the start of YouTube. However, in the past few years, it’s really started
Reading Time: 5 minutes As filmmakers, having a good understanding of aspect ratios is essential. The frame size you choose to for your short film can really help create meaning and direct the viewer’s attention. In this article, we’re going to cover the three main aspect ratios for filmmaking. A Quick History Lesson On Aspect Ratios… Over the course
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we show you how to shoot food videos in the quickest and easiest way possible 😉 There’s a huge market for food videography, whether that means working as a solo shooter for a local restaurant or working on a more complex shoot with a much larger crew. So let’s spend a bit
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at a few different techniques on how to use negative fill as an effective film lighting technique. Most people starting out in production have heard of fill light. It’s one of the key components in creating a traditional, and balanced image in a three point lighting set up. But what
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at 3 point lighting setups with different variations using both artificial and natural light. When I first started shooting content for clients, interviews were and still are a huge chunk of my work. With most content involving some form of testimonial or interview as the main narrative. Therefore, its important
Reading Time: 7 minutes Looking for a new DSLR gimbal to get those smooth cinema quality shots? Depending on which camera you have, there’s going to be a varying degree of need for stabilization (checkout our article on budget cameras). Indeed, even the best stabilized cameras such as the Panasonic GH5 or Sony A7iii can do with the occasional
Reading Time: 7 minutes Looking for a new lens for your GH5? As discussed in our recent blog best cameras for filmmaking on a budget the Panasonic GH5 has fast become one of the go-to hits for filmmakers far and wide. So, if you’ve made the sensible decision of purchasing one, you may now be wondering about lenses. Which
Reading Time: 7 minutes Lighting is the key difference between camera operators and cinematographers – learn to light, and you’re stepping into a new playing field, but it can be hard to know where to begin. We all spend time researching the newest camera and lenses, but rarely lights and methods on how best to use them. It’s too
