Recently I watched Unforgettable, starring Rosario Dawson. In the film the ex-wife is undoubtedly a villain and she makes it known as soon as she walks on the screen. I would refrain from sharing my thoughts on the film as a whole but for me the villain was pretty one note. This got me thinking, …
Dialogue is an important aspect of film ever since the silent era ended. Like everything in film, you can develop your own style of dialogue. I often tried to breakdown what sounds good to my ear. Why at times I'm engrossed in what characters are saying? Is there some sort of structure to this? How …
Hey everyone, I want to thank you all for checking out my blog and subscribing to http://www.youtube.com/flopitworks. My magic bullet looks pack has been downloaded an impressive amount of times and I'm happy to hear that you guys and girls love them. Today I would like to announce some new additions dubbed "Shawn's Magic Bullet …
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As I continue my journey in filmmaking I've come to learn that the most satisfying solution to problems on set are those that are cheap, creative, and simple. In this post I'm going to go over some of the most effective film tools that are cheap and simple. Often you find yourself needing to soften …
As a filmmaker I always knew that backlight was important. It is of course apart of the three-point lighting setup we all have come to learn. It separates the subject from the background and gives them a sort of pop. However, it took me a while to truly see, not only the beauty, but the …
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera was the wild card that struck everyone by surprise last year. Blackmagic Design did the same thing this year when they introduced the 4k version of the BMCC and a pocket version. This company at the very least deserves respect and even if the camera isn't for everyone there is a …
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In my quest to continue to perfect my craft and to become an all-around better filmmaker, I've come across some useful guidelines for lighting. This blog is all about taking information and displaying it in a simplistic form. Same amount of information but easier to grasps. Lighting is essential to film. I guarantee your first …
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When DSLRs became widely available and independent filmmakers started using them to tell stories, the community was fascinated by the ability to create shallow depth of field. Shallow depth of field is when an object or subject is in focus but the background isn't. I fell into this fascination as well. Putting objects and people …
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Disclaimer: I do not claim to be a master at anything. I'm simply sharing what I learn as I continue to embark on my journey to become a successful Director/Cinematographer. Today I'm going to go over some lighting techniques that are simple and should help produce cinematic images. Those of you who attended film …
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