Monthly Archives: December 2009
iPhone to High Tech Video
I know the iPhone is not a DSLR but this video is too cool and I have to pass it on.
Shooting tapeless? You need to read this…
Want to hear a horror story about shooting directly to cards? Read on for a true story and you’ll change the way you work with tapeless video.
Cinevate DSLR Contest
Create a one minute version of a popular movie and you might win a Uno DSLR rig from Cinevate. Details…
The best length for online video
Attention spans on the web are short, mostly measured in seconds. Video tends to hold attention longer, which is one reason why it’s such a powerful marketing tool online. But how long does the average viewer watch? The answer surprised … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Cranes Roost Christmas from Adriel Brunson on Vimeo. Have a great holiday! -a-
Sunlight, ND Filters and DSLR video
One of the things we love about shooting video with a DSLR is the low light capabilities. I’ve shot at night with hardly any light using my Nikon D90 and ended up with amazing footage. But shooting in the full … Continue reading
The 11 Laws of Great Storytelling
Jeffrey Hirschberg believes there are 11 Laws of Great Storytelling – trends that exist in many of the most memorable stories of all time. “While it is impossible to have a foolproof formula, I have learned certain principles dramatically increase … Continue reading
Lighting Tutorials
It takes a lot of completely un-natural acts to produce a film that looks totally natural. It doesn’t matter if the look is extreme or common, when the lighting is well done everything works and we don’t even think about … Continue reading
30 Seconds to Mars – Kings and Queens Music Video
I’ll admit that a lot of the ‘rock’ music released these days doesn’t do much for me. But there’s something about this group, this song, and especially this video that has me sending links to friends. And it’s not just … Continue reading
What a master cinematographer can teach you about lighting
What’s the fastest way to increase production value? Lighting. What’s the fastest way to increase your understanding of how a master works with lighting? Watch this video.
