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Month: November 2010

Cool Video on Depth of Field with Consumer Cameras

Posted on 18 November, 2010 by val

If you’ve ever been confused about the concept of Depth of Field (DOF) and achieving a shallow depth of field cinematic look, you gotta see this. The purpose for using Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged after effects, depth of field, dof, dslr, hvx200, perseverance

Amazon.com Studios Seeking submissions

Posted on 17 November, 2010 by val

Ok, it’s been a while since I posted anything worthwhile – mostly because I’ve been busy with a project and celebrating my birthday and anniversary over the weekend 🙂 This Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged amazon studios, amazon.com, contest, get your film made, money, prizes

Free BorisFX Plugin – first 500 downloads only

Posted on 10 November, 2010 by val

Hey everyone, on Windows and Mac, here’s a free plugin — I just downloaded mine! For After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Motion, & Final Cut Express Giving Away Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking, Free Stuff | Tagged after effects, borisfx, final cut express, final cut pro, free, glitter, motion, plugin, premiere

Eric Sherman on Acting

Posted on 5 November, 2010 by val

And here’s another great article by my good friend Eric Sherman, On Acting. This is a very good distinction between Stage and Film actors, but also a reflection on the Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged acting, difference between stage and film actor, eric sherman, on acting, vincent sherman

If you ever wondered why The Birds attacked…

Posted on 5 November, 2010 by val

Here’s a really funny, and very well put together, trailer for the prequel to The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock! Warm thanks to FilmmakerIQ.com for posting this, and to NYSUfilms for Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged alfred hitchcock, fan film, filmmakeriq.com, funny, nysu films, satire, the birds prequel

An hour with Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on 4 November, 2010 by val

I just came across a wonderful set of interview clips on FilmmakerIQ.com on an interview with Alfred Hitchcock. Personally, adore Mr. Hitchcock’s work, and find it nearly impossible to sit Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged alfred hitchcock, filmmaker tips, Filmmaking, interview, master of suspense, suspense, thriller, tips

How to Balance your HDSLR on a Glidecam

Posted on 1 November, 2010 by val

Even if you don’t have a Glidecam, but another similar stabilizer like the Steadishot sold on Ebay or the Steadycam Merlin, the principles are probably similar. Big shoutout to CanonFilmmakers.com Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking

Amazing Shootout HDSLRs vs Film

Posted on 1 November, 2010 by val

No question… film still has a better dynamic range, but you might be surprised at how close the Canon 5D, 7d and 1d, the Panasonic GH1 and the Nikon D3s Continue Reading →

Posted in Filmmaking | Tagged dslr shootout, dslr vs film, gary adcock, hdslr shootout, philip bloom, zacuto

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