As a camera assistant, you know the value in being resourceful and there’s nothing more emblematic of that attitude than a solid do-it-yourself project.
Filmmaking Tips and Advice
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Get Your Free RED Epic Pocket Guide Download!
When the RED Epic starts going into mass production next month, will you be ready? Get a head start and grab a copy of the RED Epic Pocket Guide. You’ll get the most essential information about the RED Epic on one sheet of paper that can fold up and fit in your jean pockets.
Comment Corner: Week of July 25th
For now – it may not get you drunk – but feel free to drink up the insight and knowledge of the readers of this site in the form of the best comments of the week.
The Little Squib that Couldn’t Splatter Blood
There are also two types of squibs I’ve run into in my day: the compressed air squib and the explosive squid. Each has their advantages and disadvantages (mainly cheap vs. pricey), but there’s a good reason why I have always considered compressed air squibs to be a waste of time. Here’s that story.
Escaping the Freelance Life to Enjoy Your Vacation
I’m not saying you should completely detach yourself from the world, but there are a few steps you can take before and after your vacation to maximize your enjoyment of it while minimizing its negative impact on your freelancing career.
How to Test the Backfocus of Film & Video Cameras
You hit your marks while pulling focus, but when you see the footage, you’re devastated to see it’s out of focus anyway. What happened? There’s a chance it was the backfocus. And with one simple check, you could’ve caught the problem early.
Warning: Sign That Deal Memo at Your Own Risk
Deal memos are traditionally seen as legal protection for the production company hiring you, but it’s a two way street. These documents also secure certain rights of your own, most importantly your right to get paid.
Comment Corner: Week of July 18th
Have you ever read an article online that poked at a part of your brain? In some way it made you question something and look at it in a new light. Then, out of sheer curiosity, you just had to scroll down to the bottom and read the comments to see if others felt the same way.
The Gift and the Curse of Zeiss Superspeed Lenses
And though it’s a challenge to pull focus on Zeiss Superspeeds, it’s that dance between myself, the camera and the lens – when everything falls sharp as a tack – that made me fall in love.
How to Build a Film Slate for Under $15
The cheapest slate on Filmtools is $50. Fifty bucks won’t break the bank, but beginners may want to use that money for smaller, more necessary tools. So I went out to the store to see if you could make a clapperboard on a budget of $15 that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to bring to set.