The word cinematography originates from the Greek ‘kinema’ which means movement, and ‘graph’ which means writing. Today we look at what is a cinematographer and seek an overview of this magnificent profession. Looking at cinematography from a raw, practical point of view, it’s the science…

Filmmaking can be an expensive activity, especially when you’re starting out, and you need to think about investing in equipment, software, and even things like hiring out locations, paying people, and more. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the best camera for filmmaking…

When action’s called, the cinematographer knows it’s time to put effort into producing a great film. But if you’re learning cinematography, what are the best books for cinematographers? Good films, of course, are not only about lighting, they’re also about: proper camera movements, a good…

Combining film and business. Ah, yes, the dream of anyone who’s ever picked up a camera and wanted to make a living with it. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own production company, then we have the guide for you! In today’s article, I’m…

Video has become such an essential element to any robust marketing strategy that you would be negligent not to use it. It’s estimated that video will consume 82% of all web traffic by 2022. Users are increasingly leaning more toward watching video content than reading…

We have an article today on how to capture the perfect shot. If you’re making a film or video of any kind, you need to read this article. The term “movie magic” is a very generic  way of mashing together all the nitty gritty that…

Filmmaking might something that has crossed your mind after seeing some of your favorite filmmakers in action. Filmmaking is an industry that is an ever-expanding creative hub that is constantly in need of new talent. If you want to study filmmaking, then you are probably…

Today we have a guest article on the making of Ted, the Seth MacFarlane film starring Mark Wahlberg. If you’ve ever had an interest in how this film was made, you need to read this. Ted was the first venture into filmmaking by Seth MacFarlane…

If you’re interested in breaking into the film industry, you want to create content or to become a part of something big, you need to be accepted in the business. How can you achieve this goal? You need acquaintances and not just random people, but…

How to create a call-to-action masterpiece that will inspire people? In this article, we discuss Cheryl Houser’s secrets of documentary filmmakers. Secrets of Documentary Filmmakers — Create a Story that Drives Action Cheryl Miller Houser has always been attracted to people and the stories behind…