A Tour of Steadicam HQ
I was 30 minutes early, so off I went location scouting. Driving around, I quickly spotted a sign that said “Steadicam” so I checked it out. Lo and behold it was the Steadicam headquarters…
We’re Back!
Remember Spanish in high school? How much of it do you actually remember now? Or more importantly, how much of it have you forgotten?
Sustaining a Story Idea: Part 2
Now we all have stories to tell. Sort of. Most of it is a mish-mash of abstract scenes and imagery, stranded in the murky depths of our minds. According to Will Eisner…
Sustaining a Story Idea: Part 1
So one night at a Barnes & Noble I leafed through this Will Eisner paperback. You know, Eisner, the guy who helped define sequential narrative. In a single page he had…
Low Budget Lighting
If lighting cannot be easy, then surly it can be uncomplicated. Bearing this in mind, anybody—from those with elaborate studio lamps…
What the heck is Take Zer0?
Even Sean and I are stumped to give an answer. Stumped like a tree. I’m sure that question plagues me more. Or maybe it plagues us equally. With the involuntary free time we’ve been blessed with…
Add Depth to Your Shots (with the Foreground)
Like paintings and photos, movies are a two-dimensional medium. It can be argued that “good” cinematography is a matter of tricking the viewer’s eye into thinking they’re seeing a three-dimensional image…
Set Your Camera to Manual!
When you make a movie, a big part of it is getting other people to see your vision. You have a story and in order to get others to see it…
TZ37 – Performance Over Continuity
If you’re confused about the ending, let me explain again. Were putting together a semi-viral video to advertise when we launch the new site. Were hoping to get about 50 people…
TZ36 – The Establishing Shot
Is the establishing shot such a big deal? Well, it sort of is, especially if a 180 degree shot comes after it. It’s also one of the most efficient compositions…
