As a filmmaker I always knew that backlight was important. It is of course apart of the three-point lighting setup we all have come to learn. It separates the subject from the background and gives them a sort of pop. However, it took me a while to truly see, not only the beauty, but the […]
On this journey to becoming the best filmmaker I can possibly be I’ve come across several tips, tricks, and guides. I’ve been keeping a journal of sorts, outlining the things I find most useful. The handbook is forever growing but I figured I should share what I’ve written down so far. Hopefully you find this […]
Several months ago I created a blog post about some useful lighting guidelines. Since then I’ve put together some other guidelines that may prove useful. This comes from information other cinematographers have shared and some comes from personal experience.
In a previous post I talked about depth of field, I referred to insert shots and what I call detail shots. So what is the difference between the two? In short there isn’t anything technically different. The name change is more of a psychological trigger. This concept is something I personally developed and perhaps it’ll work […]
In my quest to continue to perfect my craft and to become an all-around better filmmaker, I’ve come across some useful guidelines for lighting. This blog is all about taking information and displaying it in a simplistic form. Same amount of information but easier to grasps. Lighting is essential to film. I guarantee your first […]