Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa is considered to be among the best film directors of all time, along-side Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, and others. And Rashomon is considered to be his best work because it provides deeper psychological insight into human nature. The film won the 1951 Venice Festival prize and the Academy Award for a […]
Filmmaking
iPhone for Filmmaking: Unleash your iPhone for smartphone videography
There are many filmmakers who have used the iPhone to shoot great movies. However, they didn’t just pick up (unbox) the iPhone and start filming with it. Here’s what you need to know about using your iPhone for filmmaking and tips to maximize your iPhone’s filmmaking capabilities. Why iPhone for Filmmaking Here’s why you should […]
Top 10 Viral Stop Motion Videos and Ideas: Just incredible
Awesome Flying Dutchman in Stop-Motion ‘The Flying Dutchman’ is a stop-motion animated adaptation of composer Richard Wagner’s 1843 opera (‘Der fliegende Holländer’). The cool video was chosen as the winner of the Symphonic Storyboards film competition. Later, the piece was screened with live accompaniment by Philharmonia Orchestra of New York at Lincoln Center, and the […]
Recreating History: Scenes from real life recreated in movies
Filmmakers get inspired by real life events, and its common to find moments from history, whether bigger or more intimate, recreated in film. By doing so, the audience gets to see something that is powerful and haunting. Checkout this video by editor Vugar Efendi, who presents a side-by-side look of scenes from real life that […]
Dark, short film shows what could go wrong with AI devices
Smart home devices are becoming increasingly popular, and while there are several reports that suggest that these invade with your privacy, most of us are not bothered about it yet. I guess this short film will change that perspective. It will probably make you realize that we are trading too much privacy for asking these […]
180-Degree Rule in cinematography (media)
180-Degree Rule in cinematography states that two characters in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other. So if you’re shooting two characters talking to one another, and later take a close-up shot or over-the-shoulder shot, the 2 characters should be in the same left/right relationship to one other. If the […]
Incredibly crazy shots captured with handheld video gimbals
Ronin-S (from DJI) is a handheld gimbal useful for stabilising video and stills on DSLR cameras, mirror-less caera and camcorders. Since the product has launched, it has made a huge splash in the filmmaking community. Here we take a a look at the instances where filmmakers push the product to the extreme. The We Talk […]
Cool gifts for the student filmmakers
Do you have a student filmmaker in your family or among friends? Here are some essentials that will make for the perfect gift. Whether they’re an amateur cinematographer or film editing fanatic, there’s a gift out there for them that they’ll love. Here’s a list of gifts (for all budgets) to satisfy a student filmmaker’s […]
Awesome Miniature Film Sets Used For Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 is one of the most stunning movies to have released in recent times. Even if you didn’t like the movie (its story), it’s impossible not to get impressed by the incredible visuals. What many don’t realize is that the director didn’t rely solely on CGI to create everything, but instead used miniature […]
Top benefits of attending a film-making camp
Want to understand how filmmaking works, without having to spend a lot of money? Start with attending a camp on “Film-making or Animation”. Its not only the hobbyists who attend camps, even students from schools and colleges also attend filmmaking camps. Filmmaking camps are of two types: Short film camps for teens and adults (few […]
The rise of viral movie marketing, and it began with the Blair Witch project
All filmmakers employ viral film marketing nowadays, its part of the film’s overall marketing and promotion. But the first movie to employ viral movie marketing technique was Blair Witch Project. We take a closer look at how the internet was used to make The Blair Witch Project a hit. The Blair Witch Project was a […]
History of Sound Design in Films
History of Sound Design in Films: Role of a dedicated sound designer in movies. “Motion pictures will do for the eye what the phonograph has done for the ear.” – Thomas Edison There’s a lot of opinion on when actually sound started getting used in cinemas. But many feel that it was far earlier than […]
The Art of Foley & Why Foley Artists Are in Demand
The Art of Foley & why the film industry needs them. Know what a foley artists does, and the various equipment they use to create the various sound effects. Introduction In Hollywood, everything is make-believe, even the sounds. When you watch a film that immerses you completely in its world, much of the credit goes […]
How filmmakers used creative ways to add Special Effects during Silent Films
Back in the days of Silent Films, you didn’t have access to computers and software to add special effects. And when you cannot depend on a computer to improve (or fake) a movie scene, you gotta improvise. That’s filmmakers did back in the days of silent films. And they became quite good at coming up […]
‘A to Z’ of Animation Explained
Welcome to the first post in an occasional series looking at the ABC of VFX. We have 26 letters to get through, so let’s make a start with “A” for “Animation”. It’s nice to begin with an easy one. Everyone knows what animation is. It’s (1) drawing a picture (2) putting it under a camera […]
Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality: Differences Explained
Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality – Basic differences between the two technologies. Just when the world seems to be excited about virtual reality (VR), lot of people are also talking about Augmented reality (AR). Apple CEO Tim Cook says Augmented Reality, and not Virtual Reality is the future. So what exactly is the difference between […]
Augmented Reality (AR): Beginner’s Guide
Augmented Reality (AR) involves blending digital elements into our real-world environments. Introduction Augmented reality is when digital information is presented as if exists in reality. Augmented reality can be experienced using a wearable glass device, head-mounted device, or through smartphone applications. AR glasses are smart-glasses but their primary function to show augmented reality display. Here’s […]
Virtual Reality (VR) Systems & Headsets: Beginner’s Guide
Virtual Reality (VR) is spreading its wings in all aspects of online experiences. Some of the biggest companies in the world are now getting serious about VR and 360-degree technology, building new products for their customers. Let’s take a closer look at VR, including reviews of top gear. Introduction The concept of VR has been […]