What is a Jump Cut?
What is a Jump Cut? In filmmaking, jump cuts are a common problem that for years videographers and editors tried to hide or otherwise coverup. However, changes in audiences and an adaptation to viewers largely connect with YouTubers and Vlogs have caused an underlying ability for audiences to be less sensitive to jump cuts. But […]
How Do You Get Better Exposure in Low Light Situations?
How Do You Get Better Exposure in Low Light Situations? Learning how to operate your camera in low light can be challenging, especially if youâre an amateur videographer thatâs just getting started. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that can be taken to improve exposure even when filming in low light situations or in […]
What is DIT in Film?
There are several major film roles that represent the many helping hands that come together to produce a movie or film. The DIT is one such profession that you may or may not have heard of in the past, but what is DIT in film and what does this individual do on the set? The […]
What is F-Stop & How is it Configured?
What is F-Stop & How is it Configured? Understanding the light sensitivity of your camera or lens is important in cinematography. The aperture or F-stop is measured through the hole in your lens from which light passes through to the camera sensor. But what is f-stop and how is it configured? Understanding F-Stops Youâve undoubtedly […]
Can You Fix Focus Breathing?
Focus breathing is a common problem that many cinematographers face on a regular basis and despite it being common and prevalent, it can certainly be frustrating. Some are more bothered by focus breathing than others. If this sounds like you, then youâve probably wondered, âCan You Fix Focus Breathing?â and if so, HOW? What is […]
What is Focus Breathing?
Sometimes referred to as lens breathing, focus breathing is a common problem that occurs when a lens essentially steals the focal distance as it attempts to focus on a close subject. Focus breathing impacts filmmakers in a variety of negative ways and can be incredibly frustrating. As we take a look at answering the common […]
What is Celluloid Film?
Over the years, movie making and motion picture cinematography has advanced dramatically. In fact, in the digital environment of todayâs world, we donât really even use âfilmâ anymore when creating movies or videos. We mostly turn to digital filmmaking from our smartphones, digital camcorders, and webcams. But what is celluloid film? Do we even use […]
Using the Focal Plane Indicator
Have you ever wondered what that circle with the line directly down the center of it on your camera means? If youâre a photographer, you probably havenât even really paid much attention to it, but if youâre a cinematographer you likely have an idea of not only what it is â but also why itâs […]
What’s the Difference Between T Stop VS F Stop?
What’s the Difference Between T Stop VS F Stop? Aspiring cinematographers frequently focus on understanding the F-stop but sometimes overlook the importance of the T-Stop. The difference in T Stop VS F Stop is something that many cinematographers donât fully focus on. Many focus solely on the t-stop whereas many photographers will focus on the […]
What is the Vertigo Effect in Film?
If youâve ever had vertigo before, such as is often caused by inner ear infections, you know the sort of out of body kind of feeling that comes from it. Itâs like youâre there, but youâre really not. As if youâre watching something occur, from outside of your body. This unnatural effect that we feel […]