Category: Documentary Film Making Basics

The Nikon Z6 image quality is AMAZING

December 4, 2019

This week Nikon invited me to come to Florida to shoot with the new Nikon Z6. This was a press event with several other YouTubers and 3 Nikon Ambassadors. This is a glimpse behind the scenes of what we were doing with the Nikon Z6 and I sat down to talk to Matthew Jordon Smith…

Dave Gets a RED Epic Tutorial Before Shooting an Interview

http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/red-epic-tutorial/ A while back I did a BTS video of a camera crew using the RED Epic, after that I got an email from James Drake who is co-owner of 5kInsight.com, a local RED camera rental house in Denver, asking if I would like to see one and try it out. I was like, “Sure…

It’s Fish Day: Preparing native Russian fish on the shore of Lake Ladoga – Taste of Russia Ep. 18

More films about food and cooking: Though Russia is largely a landlocked country, it is replete with rivers and lakes, so fish is extremely popular. In Soviet days, Thursday was even recognised as ‘fish day’. Oscar and Glen go to a settlement south of Peterhof where fish breeding has been practiced in Russia for centuries.…

Quantum Computers Explained – Limits of Human Technology

Where are the limits of human technology? And can we somehow avoid them? This is where quantum computers become very interesting. Check out THE NOVA PROJECT to learn more about dark energy: www.nova.org.au Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): Steady: Merchandise: Newsletter: Facebook: Twitter:…

The GH5 Filmmaking Workshop: Ryan Harris

My Filmmaking Workshop ► My new filmmaking workshop is on Early Bird Sale! I created this workshop to combine everything I learnt in the last 7 years as a filmmaker and film production company owner! In addition to +3 hours of lessons I also will be adding bonus content constantly for all the people enrolled…

How to use Shooting Modes on a Canon 5D

Canon 5D Mark III Essentials: Shooting Modes. Pete and Josh discuss the various Shooting Modes featured on the Canon 5D Mark III. From Manhattan Edit Workshop’s series: Canon 5D Mark III Essentials. Please visit www.mewshop.com for classes and training information. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of…

A Wedding Filmmaker’s Review of the Sony FS5

My wedding filmmaking gear: Welcome to my second (of hopefully many) video blogs aimed at helping wedding cinematographers. You can watch the first VLOG here: In the future, I’m planning on covering tips, tutorials, and training all about shooting and editing wedding films to help all of us become better creators. It feels good to…

TOP 10 TECH GEAR I USE DAILY AND RECOMMEND

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Important Interviewing Tips for Documentary Filmmakers

**SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH MORE EPISODES*** Steve and Jens are joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Mark Moskowitz to talk about interview styles, tips to stay on topic and relax your interviewee, and why it’s important to know your subject better than they know themselves. ***** Join us live on every other Wed at 11am CST to…

What is a producer for documentary filmmaking?

One of the unexpected (and most welcome) benefits of the technological shift towards digital formats and streaming platforms has been a resurgence of documentary features. With channel and distribution outlets giving unprecedented support for non-fiction stories, the rising tide has lifted all docs, including those geared toward theatrical exhibition. In this session, some of New…