No Surprises: Radiohead’s 5 Most Filmic Music Videos
A shade over twenty years ago, a little indie band from Oxfordshire, England released their debut single. That single was “Creep,” and it immediately put Radiohead on the map. Having…
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October 21, 2015 | Industry Trends
Legalities Of Drone Filming
Establishing shots have gotten a lot easier, grander in scope and, moreover, inexpensive thanks to the advent of drone filmmaking. Long gone are the days that you’d have to hire…
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October 5, 2015 | Cinematography
Cinematography Hacks & Toolbag Essentials No DP Should Be Without!
Cinematography is a highly complex field that relies just as much on sheer intuition as it does technical prowess, with many cinematographers spending years if not decades honing their eye for…
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July 29, 2015 | How To's
How To Implement An Alluring Color Design Scheme
Color is a seemingly magical tool, and a hugely important asset in the cinematographer’s toolbox for conveying a particular mood and eliciting the desired emotions in a movie’s audience. Of course,…
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April 30, 2015 | Cinematography
The Best Cinematography: The Life And Work Of Andrew Lesnie
Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie died of a heart attack on April 27, 2015. While relatively young at 59, his work in the film industry was monumental and will leave a…
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April 28, 2015 | Cinematography
5 Truly Inspirational Female Cinematographers
The subject of gender inequality within the movie industry is something we’ve covered extensively in the past, most notably via our infographic which exposed the (rather shocking) statistics of how underrepresented…
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March 18, 2015 | Cinematography
12 Plug-Ins For Adobe Premiere Pro You Can’t Live Without
As a budding filmmaker, digital editor and/or cinematographer, I’m sure you’ve crossed paths with a little application called Adobe Premiere Pro. And if you haven’t, well, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING…
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March 12, 2015 | Cinematography
Camera Trends of 2015: 4K Cameras Under $1k, SD cards and NFC
With 2015 in full swing, students at our cinematography school are already seeing new trends, equipment and shooting techniques emerging this year. One of the biggest announcements for 2015 is…
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January 21, 2015 | Cinematography
The Best Cinematography: A Look At 2015’s Oscar Nominees
The Academy Awards nominations for 2015 are out and as usual there’s a mix of powerhouses, underdogs, surprises, and sure things. For the Best Cinematography category, the list of nominees…
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