Camera technology then and now with Jean-Claude Van Damme

As you can see not a lot of the technology has really changed other than it becoming more affordable and smaller. Maybe we do things a little differently, but still most of the tech that they used to shoot that is pretty much the same. Either…

The art of close-ups in film

Close-ups can be terrible or amazing depending on where are using them. I see it used numerous times in TV and movies, but they are used so literally that the context is completely lost. The best use that I have seen so far in TV is the…

120 camera 3D scanning Photo Booth will make a copy of you

This 3D scanner uses 120 Panasonic GH4s to create life-like model figures. Combining the cameras creates an image that is over 2 billion pixels. You can do something similar with more work using your own stills camera and the online software…

Unreal immersive 360° video will show you the world

To best view this video use the youtube app on your phone and you will be able to physically change the perspective by moving your phone around. The other way to watch this is with a VR headset and the VRtube app. When you can put some production…

How graphic design worked before computers

It makes me stressed to see how much work it used to be in order to create a layout. So much has changed that even the client has a different perspective on what expectations are. They still did photo corrections for blemishes and other…

8 DIY Smartphone Photography Tips

Some really great ideas on how to add some flare to your smartphone pics. I've used the sun glasses trick many times and you can get some cool filter like effects with multi colored lenses. Tiny planet also looks super fun.

Caleb Pike’s 7 Tips on Shooting for the Edit

I have personally run into issues where not having enough footage made my life incredibly difficult. After watching and learning from the video series Directing Motion I've learned some basic principals that help in everyday shooting situations.…

How to light an interview

9 Photo composition Tips from Steve McCurry