TYPES OF LENSESLENS BASICSPRIMEZOOMWIDE ANGLETELEPHOTO Nikon has been a top camera brand for years, and with the release of their latest camera, we thought it would be helpful to put together a list of the best Nikon compatible camera lenses. We break it down by Nikon lens mounts so you know exactly which lenses go with your camera – and there are multiple types from which to choose. Nikon Compatible Lens MountsNikon Camera Lenses: Nikon FX LensesNikon Camera Lenses: Nikon DX LensesNikon Camera Lenses: Nikon Z LensesNikon Camera Lenses: Nikon Cine LensesBEST NIKON CAMERA LENSESKnow the mounts before you buyNikon has some…
Nowadays, there are many kinds of media you can consume to get new information about your favorite topics, or just to enjoy pure entertainment. Besides blogs or YouTube channels, podcasts have been gaining a lot of popularity during the last few years.Continue reading The 12 Best Filmmaking and Screenwriting Podcasts
There are various elements that contribute to a cinematic shot. Depth, naturalism, and dynamic lighting styles can all result in stunning cinematography. A simple and direct way to introduce all three into a shot is by using practical lighting. Practical lighting is so effective because it aims to utilize light not just to properly expose a shot, but to build the world of a film through the light we see in the frame. What is practical lighting in film? And how can it be used to elevate a story? Let’s dive in. Continue reading What is Practical Lighting in Film? Tips and…
In filmmaking, the phrase, “We’ll fix it in post” gets thrown around a lot. While working with a green screen requires a lot of post production work, it’s all for naught if you don’t light the scene properly. A green screen opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your next project. If you plan on using one, then you need our guide on correct green screen lighting to ensure your chroma key shots don’t look like a $10 commercial.Continue reading Green Screen Lighting: How to Ensure Your Backgrounds Pop
For a large portion of art history, artists used various mediums to create accurate portrayals of the external world. Art often evolved in a way that pursued more accurate depictions of light, subjects, and environments. All of this began to change, however, with the Post-Impressionism movement. What is Post Impressionism and how did it influence artists up until this day? In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of the art movement, what influenced Post Impressionists, and what characterizes the work of this period. Continue reading What is Post Impressionism Art — History, Examples & Artists
Storyboarding is a useful process for planning the look of a scene before it goes into production. But how does one storyboard a video? We’re going to show you how to storyboard a video with examples, while also providing some free storyboard templates to help you plan before the cameras roll. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to storyboard a video.Continue reading How to Storyboard a Video — Examples & Techniques Explained
The filmmaking process can be broken up into a series of stages. Perhaps the most demanding of these stages is production. The production stage is not for the faint of heart, and it can make or break a movie. But what is film production? And what does it usually look like?Continue reading What is Film Production — Stages of Filmmaking Explained
If you want to live stream content, then you’re going to need a live stream camera. But what is a live stream camera? Well, a live stream camera is pretty much any camera that’s capable of streaming in real-time.Before we rank the best streaming cameras, consider what you might want to use a live stream camera for. Do you want to use it as a HQ webcam for work calls or picture-in-picture game streaming? Do you want to use it like a GoPro to capture action content in real-time? Or do you want the highest quality streaming content for something…
Perhaps you’ve just heard about a new movie in the works with your favorite director– you immediately make a mental note of excitement, quietly counting down the days until it hits theaters, but then a year almost passes and… there’s no movie to be found. What happened? Where’d the movie go? And was there even going to be a movie in the first place? This is an experience often described as, “development hell,” a nebulous purgatory that happens to projects that have been announced but may or may not have actually been pushed into production. It’s a process that…
In cinema, there exists a niche that often goes unnoticed by the mainstream yet holds a magnetic allure for those who discover it: the realm of cult classics. These films may not have garnered immediate acclaim or box office success, but over time, they've managed to carve out their own dedicated fanbase. Continue reading What is a Cult Classic — The Allure of Fringe Films
