Getting Taped Up
Michael Kubeisy
Here’s a great tip I got from watching some grips quickly change gels on some frames. In the past, when you removed an old gel
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C-Stands 101
Michael Kubeisy
One of the most used tools on a Hollywood set, oh heck on any set, is the C-Stand. C in Roman numerals representing the numeral
No Sippy Cups here, just Baby Plates
Michael Kubeisy
Some of the most used tools on a Hollywood set are C-Stands and Apple Boxes. Then there are these little babies, Baby Plates. What is
Scrim for Lighting Detail
Michael Kubeisy
Its a beautiful sunny day, you’re shooting indoors looking out to a sliding glass door or window and its brighter outside than on your set.
Shooting Personal Projects
Michael Kubeisy
A great way to challenge yourself and enhance your skills is to shoot some personal projects. Here is an opportunity to stretch your imagination. Building
Beat the Bracket Racket – Shooting HDR Base Images the Right Way
Mason Marsh
Photographers have struggled with limited dynamic range for as long as there have been photographers. Expose for the highlights in most scenes, and you will
Lighting with China Balls
Michael Kubeisy
Here is a great economical way to soften your light. They’re China Balls: These were used on the set of Grey’s Anatomy. You can buy
“What’s in Your Bag?” Stuff!
Michael Kubeisy
What’s in your bag? Do you really think that the cameras and lenses that are in my bag are going to get you my job?
Hot Hair Lights
Michael Kubeisy
I’m a huge advocate of creating depth in a photograph. One of the ways is to use a back light or at times referred to
Quick Photo Tip: Have doubts? Just pan!
Brian Matiash
I suspect a lot of photographers can relate to the scenario of arriving on location with your camera but without much certainty about what to
My Favorite Courses to Learn the Fundamentals of Photography from lynda.com
Mark Morrow
Photography is one of those professions that, from a distance can appear as an idealistic, fun and (dare I say) easy existence in terms of
Four Photo Tips To Improve Your Compositions
Brian Matiash
The act of creating a photograph typically falls into two broad camps. I would argue that in both camps, there are several fundamental tips around
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