Movie Techniques

Do you sometimes feel like your vision for a film is lost in translation? It can be a frustrating experience, but one that can be avoided (or at least minimised) by understanding and implementing some storyboarding fundamentals.

Mimi and Mason on Instagram: "Save these setups for your next photoshoot or talking head. These are all super easy setups and any of them can be modified with a bounce to lighten the shadows. The background light isn't mandatory, but it does give a nice little gradient to an otherwise flat background. #videography #cinematography #cinematic #filmmaking #tutorial #lightingsetup #photography #filmmakingtips #aputure #amaran"

Justin Espejo on Instagram: "4 Ways to Make Your Solo Static Shots Better! 🎥 . 1. introduce movement in post by setting keyframes for scale and position to make a subtle zoom in/out effect. . 2. introduce Movement in the shot by capturing movement in the frame . 3. Use basic rules of composition to your advantage to give context and tell better stories. . 4. combine 2 or 3 of these tips when the situation calls for it! . Happy filming! . #Filmmakingtips #Filmmaking #HowToFilmYourself…

Read "Storytelling Techniques for Digital Filmmakers Plot Structure, Camera Movement, Lens Selection, and More" by Ross Hockrow available from Rakuten Kobo. The key elements of creating an effective film narrative-which involves a significant shift in mindset from still photog...