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Cinematography

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May 14, 2008

3D with one camera? With no computer manipulation? With one lens from some sunglasses? How is this possible? Pulfrich Time Parallax, my friends... ...

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May 13, 2008

Watch this video series for a tutorial on using the various features of the Bolex 16mm camera. ...

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May 12, 2008

This episode of Take Zer0 discusses the differences between the multi-camera format used in television, and the single-camera setup most often used in film production. Since it's likely that indie fil ...

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May 9, 2008

To record yourself from a distance with a video camera, build this. Not just for boring static shots, like using a tripod, but for moving shots that you can take along with you. Yes, now you can fol ...

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May 9, 2008

Continuing on with budget lighting, we explore using Fluorescent and LED lights, along with using available light, bouncing it with a reflector. These setups will work great for interviews, video ca ...

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May 9, 2008

Does your production need the smooth graceful movement of a dolly, but lack the $1,800 it would cost to buy one? Welcome the DIY Dolly! Watch this episode, as Erik and Jared show you how to build yo ...

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May 5, 2008

Need some smooth pan shots for your indie film? How about a cool dolly zoom effect? Well, you don't need to be a professional filmmaker to use such a device, but you do need the money for the gear. Bu ...

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May 5, 2008

You can make a great picture effect with just an ordinary shoe box, some paint, a magnifying glass, and a piece of plastic. Try this for a great camera lens trick. ...

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May 5, 2008

Want to have super smooth pan shots? Yes? Well, all you need is some simple, stretched out, rubber bands. That's it. ...

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Apr 18, 2008

In this episode, we dive into the expensive, or, at the least, tedious realm of camera stabilization equipment. This ranges from the all-powerful, all-knowing fluid tripod head, to the much used and o ...