Cinematography

Cinematography

Aspiring actors, directors, filmmakers, set designers, this is the place for you! Get ready for the Hollywood red carpet and learn about acting, animation, cinematography, lighting, editing, props, sound, and puppetry. Build a camera jib crane, use a green screen or create digital special effects. After you've watched these filmmaking videos, you'll be ready to prepare your Oscar acceptance speech.

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How to build a cable mounted camera rig for overhead shots
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Build a cable mounted camera rig for overhead shots

On Backyard FX by IndyMogul, Erik and the crew build a Cable-Cam to achieve awesome cinematic camera angles like fly-thru and overhead shots ...more

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How to set up a handheld Zacuto Letus35 Elite on an HVX200
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Set up a handheld Zacuto Letus35 Elite on an HVX200

In this demonstration, you will see how to build an HVX200 up with a Zacuto Letus35 Elite DOF Baseplate and Backfocus kit in a handheld ...more

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How to build a 250-watt light for video or photography shoots
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Build a 250-watt light for video or photography shoots

See how you can build a 250-watt light for video or photography shoots. In order to make this easy-to-do light kit, you'll need the Noma ...more

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How to build a homemade steadycam camera stabilizer
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Build a homemade steadycam camera stabilizer

In this video tutorial, you'll see how you can build a homemade steadycam camera stabilizer for under fifty bucks. This is more ...more

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WonderDude Mike
How to install and use the Zacuto Flippable Z-focus
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Install and use the Zacuto Flippable Z-focus

Z-focus Install Zacuto Tutorial Zacuto's Z-focus is an extremely accurate follow focus that allows the operator or assistant to pull ...more

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How to use the Zacuto Zube
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Use the Zacuto Zube

Zacuto Zube Tutorial Use this coupling device in-between a Zacuto male and female threaded rods to securely connect them. After tightening ...more

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How to adjust your Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF
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Adjust your Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF

Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF Tutorial Upgrade your Letus35 Extreme by adding a back focus adjustment ring. By adding the back focus ...more

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How to install and use the Zacuto Universal Baseplate
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Install and use the Zacuto Universal Baseplate

Zacuto Universal Baseplate V3, includes 12-inch rods and works with all cameras. Zacuto's Universal Baseplate allows mounting accessories ...more

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How to install a light weight rod support system for the Red
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Install a light weight rod support system for the Red

Lightweight rod support bracket from Long Valley Equipment mounts directly to front of the camera, saving weight and cost of other methods ...more

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How to build a cheap Red One EVF mount
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Build a cheap Red One EVF mount

Alternate version of a Red EVF mount made with Zacuto parts.

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How to build a Britek Softbox
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Build a Britek Softbox

How to assemble a Britek Softbox Number 3428, including reflector and diffussion.

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How to canon EOS 5D Mark II Basics
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Basics

Learn the basics of this amazing new Canon DSLR.

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How to build a steadycam for small hybrid digital cameras
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Build a steadycam for small hybrid digital cameras

Need to shoot a film for class and realized you don't have a Fisher Dolly and your cinematographer's hands are a little to shaky for what ...more

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How to build a homemade film steadycam for cheap
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Build a homemade film steadycam for cheap

In this video tutorial, Wess does some research and builds a steady-cam for under fourteen bucks. Hooray for no more motion sickness! ...more

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How to use proper depth of field for your films
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Use proper depth of field for your films

This twenty minute video tutorial provides a detailed explanation of depth-of-field and the factors that affect it. This tutorial was ...more

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How to setup and configure the Brevis 35mm Lens Adapter
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Setup and configure the Brevis 35mm Lens Adapter

This is a hands-on video tutorial that addresses the basic setup and configuration of a Cinevate Brevis 35mm Lens Adapter. We demonstrate ...more

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How to pull focus on a camera lens during a film shoot
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Pull focus on a camera lens during a film shoot

FreshDV Film School: The Art of Pulling Focus If you've ever wondered how to pull focus on a camera during a film shoot, you needn't ...more

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How to build a vibrating 35mm DoF adapter
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Build a vibrating 35mm DoF adapter

Check out this cinematography tutorial video that provides a basic introduction on how to build a vibrating 35mm depth of field adapter. You ...more

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How to use the Milo Motion Control system rig
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Use the Milo Motion Control system rig

This gem, an extensive cinematography video tutorial on Motion Control systems by Mark Roberts Motion Control. In some ways this video is an ...more

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How to use the JVC GY-DV5100U professional camcorder
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Use the JVC GY-DV5100U professional camcorder

Check out this cinematography tutorial video that demonstrates how to use the GY-DV5100U Professional DV Camcorder. JVC has upgraded the ...more

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