The making of In Memory of CameraFace
We know, we know. We said we would have a contest this week, but unfortunately we only had time to shoot half the episode. We’ll still be giving away a camera…
TZ17 – The Clapboard and some Updates
Ever wonder what all the different uses of a clapper slate are? Ever wonder about the video camera we’ll be giving away next week?
TZ16 – Mise-En-Scene
A lot of interesting things have come out of France over the years. In this episode, we’ll be going over a French term…
The Bad Touch Redux
We ended up watching Superbad last night instead of making another episode. So now it’s time to pull something out of the archives…
TZ15 – The Storyboard…And YOU
Unless it’s a scene with so many punches and kicks and explosions, storyboarding an entire movie or short isn’t a requirement. However, it can be of…
TZ14 – How to Shoot Day for Night
The sun can change positions during a shoot. It’s pretty annoying. But don’t worry. The human race will advance enough to provide each and…
In Memory of CameraFace
Peter and I were a little busy this weekend, so we decided to go through our archives and dig out an old short film we made. This is a few years old, so…
TZ13 – How NOT to Edit
Here we explain the core rules of how to neatly cut footage. Because proper editing is what prevents a movie from becoming a slideshow. It is also the…
TZ12 – How to Use a Camera
We all know how to use a camera. You pull it out of your back pocket, flick it on, point and then snap the button…
TZ11 – The "Stop-and-Go" Analogy
“Stop-and-Go” is like a pulse or a heartbeat. Or a seismograph. It can even be like a stoplight at an intersection that makes your car…
