SC Lannom is a screenwriter and director living in Los Angeles. He works as a writer, director, and content producer here at StudioBinder.
If you’re like me, you and a few filmmaker friends love to send each other videos and news about the latest state-of-the-art filming equipment. Camera gear is always improving, and we like to keep ourselves educated on the cutting edge film technology. Today, we’re going to show you pro ARRI camera stabilizer systems. Let’s look at some of the best film gear around: Continue reading 4 Best ARRI Camera Stabilizer Systems
TYPES OF LENSES LENS BASICS PRIME ZOOM WIDE ANGLE TELEPHOTO MACRO TILT SHIFT SPLIT DIOPTER FISHEYE Sony has announced two new APS-C lenses for the Sony E-mount, bringing Sony’s total E-mount lineup to 54 lenses. What does this mean for Sony alpha users in the near future, and should they invest? In this post, we’ll take a look at these new Sony APS-C lenses to see their capabilities, what they bring to the table that previous lenses do not, and how much money you’ll need to get this glass into your greasy mitts Continue reading Sony Announcement: Two NEW…
There will be moments in any good story where the main character is under duress. Where something is... wrong. How does a filmmaker convey this? With a Dutch angle. A Dutch angle is a classic cinematic technique to create unease inside the mind of the viewer. In this post, we’ll break down Dutch angles so that you can use them in your next project. Continue reading Dutch Angles: Creative Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
The No Country for Old Men script was adapted from the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, and features some great quotes, a killer plot, and won the academy award for best picture. See our analysis of the No Country for Old Men screenplay below, and find a free PDF download for you to study. Continue reading No Country for Old Men Script PDF: Plot, Quotes, Characters, and Ending
Finding the right lens for your camera can vastly improve your images and overall production, but learning about video and photo camera lenses can be expensive and time-consuming. In this article, we explain photo and video camera lenses so that you can not only understand how your lens and camera work together but also which lens, or set of lenses, is the best option for you moving forward. This is Camera Lenses Explained. Continue reading Camera Lenses Explained — How Do They Work?
Best Tarantino MoviesQT's Directing StyleQT Directing Tips QT DialogueOnce Upon a Time AnalysisBasterds Breakdown How do you learn filmmaking techniques from a director like Quentin Tarantino? You can watch his films, and learn his filmmaking process with quotes from Quentin Tarantino interviews. We also built a video with directing tips and examples from Quentin Tarantino films. Become a better filmmaker by learning from the best.Continue reading Quentin Tarantino Interviews, Directing Tips & Quotes on Film
Cross Cutting and parallel editing are highly effective editing techniques that can greatly improve the quality of any film or visual work. If you've heard the expressions "greater than the sum of its parts," then you already know why these techniques are used so often in filmmaking. In this post, we’re going to give you a cross cutting definition with some iconic examples and the parallel editing techniques to elevate your next project.Continue reading What is Cross Cutting and Parallel Editing in Film?
Overhead shots are used all the time, sometimes for practical reasons, while other times for an emotional effect. The trick is to make sure they don’t disorient the viewer and come out of nowhere. We’re going to discuss the overhead shot and go over which emotions are generated when you use a bird's eye view, and show you overhead shot examples that enhance the scene in a positive way.Continue reading The Overhead Shot — Creative Examples of Camera Angles
Whether you’re new to filmmaking, or you’ve studied it for years, you may find that your cinematic knowledge has plateaued. So, now you seek some great filmmaking books to push your skills to the next level.We’ve provided the best list of filmmaking books so that you can write, direct, film, finance, and complete your video projects - no matter what.Continue reading 10 Best Filmmaking Books to Read
LED lights have become a favorite for many cinematographers. There are tons of great options available, but knowing which to choose can take some heavy research. Which is the best LED kit for video production?Continue reading 27 Best LED Video Lights for Video Production
