Framing the Customer Testimonial Interview

Framing the Customer Testimonial Interview Customer testimonial interviews are vital to producing top quality customer testimonials that will generate trust in your brand. Once you’ve determined the location for your testimonial interview and you’ve decided who will be interviewed as part of the testimonial then you can work on framing the interview. Framing an interview […]

What is a Tilt Shot?

What is a Tilt Shot_

A tilt shot is one of several camera movements that aspiring cinematographers attempt to master and since it’s a relatively easy movement, you’re likely to master it rather quickly. But what is a tilt shot and how is it captured? Follow along as we outline what a tilt shot is exactly and how you can […]

Camera Movements Explained with Examples

Camera Movements Explained with Examples

Many different camera movements exist to make a production come together. There are options relative to each angle and shot and position. Combining the movements with various other cinematography techniques will achieve the desired look. In fact, there are endless options when you use camera movements and techniques to make the most out of your […]

What is the Difference Between Panning and Tilting the Camera

What is the Difference Between Panning and Tilting the Camera

Knowing why to tilt the camera or when to pan the camera is almost as much a part of the art and science of video production as mastering the storytelling itself. While it may be tempting to pull your camera out, throw it on a rig and call yourself a cinematographer, it’s not that easy! […]

What Does High Angle Shot Mean?

What Does High Angle Shot Mean? The high angle shot is one of various cinematic techniques that are used to evoke powerful emotions and connect with your audience. We’re outlining the way a high angle shot is used in cinematography to give characters a weakness that helps the audience to see them as powerless or […]

Top 15 Camera Angles and Shots Explained

Top 15 Camera Angles and Shots Explained Whether you’re new to cinematography or you’ve been working in video production for a very long time, you know that camera angles and shots come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some camera angles are devoid of motion, others include a unique mix of motion and angle […]

How to Shoot Different Angles with One Camera

As an author, you might be pleasantly surprised if a production company were to approach you with the idea of producing your book into a movie. The authors of copyrighted books often give permission to filmmakers to produce adaptations of their book on film, but at what cost? How much do book authors receive for film […]

Finding the Best Camera Angles for Your Shoot

Finding the Best Camera Angles for Your Shoot Finding the best camera angles can make a difference between whether a scene is impressive or just something to look at. Checkout these tips on finding the best camera angles for your shoot to make the most out of your upcoming video production. These practical tips to […]

5 Cinematography Tricks and Techniques for Captivating Video

5 Cinematography Tricks and Techniques for Captivating Video Not everything you do in cinematography is taught in film school. In fact, many of the best cinematography tricks and techniques for captivating video are learned as you become more advanced with your camera and work in the field. Capturing the best images involves the use of […]

Top 5 Cinematic Camera Movements Every Cinematographer Must Master

Top 5 Cinematic Camera Movements Every Cinematographer Must Master When you first begin cinematography it’s everything you can just to keep the camera steady and capture the desired shot. But then your skills grow, and you begin using cinematic camera movements to produce powerful and dramatic shots that come to life. As your skills progress, […]