The Definitive Aspect Ratio & Resolution Guide For Video: 2K, 4K, 6K, 8K & Every Other Major Format
Below, you will find a detailed aspect ratio and resolution guide. Among other things, you can use it…
Cinematography
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5 Essential Settings For The Perfect Color Grade
I’ve written a lot about creative color grading here on the blog, but today I want to cover…
How To Make Digital Footage Look Like Film: Camera Choice, Color Workflow, Film Grain & More
Making digital footage look like film is entirely possible with the right tools and workflow. It’s all about…
Why The 2:1 Aspect Ratio (UNIVISIUM) Is Now The Fastest Growing Format In Cinema
The 2:1 aspect ratio – known by some as Univisium – has gained a tremendous amount of popularity…
The Magic Of 40mm Lenses & 6 Films Shot Entirely At This Focal Length
40mm lenses have an incredibly rich history in cinema, and have been used (almost) exclusively by a handful…
Filmic Pro Log Vs. ProRes: Sample Images & Test Results
Thanks to Filmic Pro, the iPhone is capable of recording in both Log (HEVC) and ProRes 422 HQ.…
CINECOLOR DIGITAL FILM: 80 Brand New LUTs Now Available For Pre-Order
Introducing… CINECOLOR Digital Film Stock 🙂 This is a brand new set of 80 color grading LUTs that I’ve…
Directing & DP’ing a New Micro-Budget Feature: Gear, Schedule, Workflow Breakdown
One of my current feature film projects is a micro-budget thriller titled The Canyon, which just began production…
TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 Vs. Leica R 50mm F2 Lens: How Does The Budget Alternative Stack Up?
The TT Artisan 50mm F1.2 is an incredibly popular lens with filmmakers, mainly due to its fantastic image…
The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
21 Movies Shot Entirely With Natural Light & Why You Should Consider It Too
Thousands of feature films have been shot entirely with natural or available light, including the 21 iconic movies…
Aspect Ratios In Filmmaking Are Officially No Longer Standardized & The Creative Possibilities Are Endless
One exciting trend that has slowly evolved from a novelty to the norm in recently years is the…