
Finally, a Cloud-Based Production Tool Made for Filmmakers
I’ve been thinking a lot about something Shane says: “You have to protect the creative.” Now, he’s usually talking about lighting, blocking, and camera movement. But I think budgeting, expense tracking, and production actualization are part of that craft. These are areas where many filmmakers…

A Gaffer’s Guide: Balancing Generator Load Tester
On a film set, the generator is the beating heart of the production, providing the essential power that brings every light to life. But simply plugging in lights isn't enough. A professional gaffer's most critical and often unseen task is balancing the generator's load—a crucial process that ensures…

Grip vs Gaffer: Power Distribution Partnership
For all of the departments that exist on a film set, all of them rely on one department for a fundamental need. That need is power. The set lighting department—my department—is responsible not only for providing power for the lights that we use on set, but we’re also responsible for powering other…

Struggling with Your Lav Mic Sound? (How to Fix It?)
I'll never forget the sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. We were in the edit bay, looking at a beautifully lit, perfectly performed take from an indie short I shot years ago. The shot was magic. The audio? A complete disaster. A barely audible whisper followed by a distorted, clipped shout, all…

A Guide to Filmmaking Grip Clamps
Let's talk about the real backbone of any film set. It's not the multi-thousand-dollar camera or the vintage anamorphic lens. It’s the gear that holds it all together — literally. We're talking about grip clamps. These humble, often overlooked pieces of metal are some of the most crucial tools in…

Assistant Camera Lens Cart Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
The lens cart functions as the central nervous system for the camera package's optics and the 1st Assistant Camera's essential tools. Its objective is to securely house valuable lenses, filters, focus-pulling equipment, camera accessories, and the AC's personal toolkit (AKS). This ensures everything…

GRIP TALK: THE LANGUAGE OF CONDOR RIGGING
Ever felt lost in a conversation with a grip crew? The world of film rigging has its own specialized vocabulary, a shorthand that allows grips to communicate quickly and precisely about complex setups. In this excerpt from our Film Production Rigging: Condor Boom Lifts course, we'll demystify some of…
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As a cinematographer, I'm always on the lookout for lighting tools that can help me bring my creative vision to life. When I embarked on the journey of shooting Música, an Amazon Prime Original film, I knew I needed lighting that could not only deliver exceptional performance but also adapt to the unique…
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Filmmakers Academy2023-06-20 19:47:142024-01-15 06:25:31Producing Film, TV & Music Videos – Jamee RantaHow AI Video Tools Are Changing the Film Industry 2023
AI has made remarkable strides in recent years, impacting various industries and changing how we live and work. With its uncanny ability to reshape itself around cutting-edge technology, the film industry has already begun its fusion with AI tools.
You might not believe how AI video tools are changing…
5 Rosco SoftDrop Backdrop Techniques
Picking the right backdrop for your scene is essential to create the perfect atmosphere and setting the right mood for your project. Rosco’s Academy Award® and Emmy® winning SoftDrop backdrops are a popular choice for filmmakers because of their versatility and practicality in delivering photo-realistic…