The Coen Brothers are known for creating amazing worlds and telling immersive stories. In Blood Simple and Raising Arizona, they use the shaky cam...
Everyone has their own version of a great movie. It could be one the classics or it could be an indie movie released yesterday. It doesn't really...
We have to go back! To look at what Back to the Future can teach us about storytelling. BTTF is undeniably one of the best trilogies that has ever...
What’s that you say? A book? You do remember books, don’t you? We know they’re pretty old school but sometimes there’s nothing quite like committing yourself to reading...
Here's our rundown of the best smartphone filmmaking gear of 2016, so far! Filmmaking needn't be so expensive, check your pocket, you have a film studio right there. Add...
When a film is made today, there are big differences between the look and feel of the films when compared to older films, for example, films from Directors like Alfred...
You're about to embark on creating your very own Jurassic Park film and we're super excited to see it. The problem is, all of your budget is tied up in those damn...
It shouldn't matter how much you'll be earning as a Director of Photography - you’re obviously not in it for the money, are you? If you are, I have a bit of bad news. Unless you’re the most desired cinematographer in Hollywood you’re not...
If you’re about to embark on the fulfilling life career goal of becoming a cinematographer (or Director of Photography – DOP for short), you’ll probably want to know exactly what does a cinematographer do, right? Well good news! We’re here...
The always great YouTube channel Film-Drunk Love has put together this quick analysis of Ex Machina's Ava Sessions. We take a look at how camera positioning can change the dynamic of a scene. Every aspect of a film is intentional, from the...
There's no denying that the Coen brothers are unique in the film industry and have created their own style. They are known as filmmaking pioneers due to their ability to tell stories using different camera angles and lenses.
It’s a glamorous title but what is a cinematographer? It’s a question asked by a lot of people outside of the TV and film industries. It’s also a question asked by a lot of people trying to make their way into the industry. Let’s look at...
Oscar nominated visual effects studio ILM created the space battle above Scarif in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This behind the scenes video from the studio gives us an insight into some of the work that went into creating one of the most...
As an indie filmmaker, you'll know the heartache and trouble the world of filmmaking provides on a daily basis. Spending days filming and coming up...
Being a cinematographer is a dream job for a lot of people. In fact, it's not even a job for the lucky few who make it to the top of their game...
Ever wondered what lenses Quentin Tarantino uses? Or what camera Steven Spielberg favors? Well wonder no more! This video from Wolfcrow goes into...
Creating character names is hard, there’s no easy to answer to this question. George RR Martin has a library of ‘what to name your baby’ books. He...
In this video, we take a look at how the Social Network shows us a relationship, the nuances of each person and the way that the relationship changes...
Pixar have essentially nailed the storytelling process, so in this video we take a quick look at Pixar's approach to storytelling and character...
We get it, the only thing you really want to do is pick up your camera and get there and get filming. Good, you should want to do that! Before you do...
Color grading has become all the rage over recent years, it's one of those things that adds the final bit of gloss onto your work. It's a bit like...
Ron Howard’s Father was a director of theater so it was somewhat inevitable that he would start his career as a child actor (Happy Days, anyone?)...
Point of view shots, also called subjective camera or first person camera for the more tech minded filmmaker let the director show us what the...
What filmmaking knowledge would be complete without basic camera shot knowledge? Luckily CINEMATICJ has your back with this quick video covering...
The script supervisor is in charge of continuity on the film or TV set. If you’re entering into a career as a script supervisor, you will be a key on...
Admittedly, we might not all have the fancy lenses used in modern filmmaking. We might be making our short film with a lens that your Grandad gave...
What can you tell by looking at one still from a movie or TV show? A lot, it turns out. Roxy Radulescu has been creating these stunning images for a...
How many times have you been sat around talking with friends about the latest episode of Game Of Thrones, the new Batman movie or the latest episode...
With films like Alien and Blade Runner, Ridley Scott is renowned for his dark and mystifying science fiction films. Scott has also directed some of...
There's not a lot I can say about the cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki that hasn't already been said. In another excellent video by Wolfcrow, we go...
You know the scene, things are starting to go bad and you know something's coming. There's the old filmmaking adage of "show don't tell" so how would...
Perhaps the most difficult genre to depict on the screen is the comedy genre. In the cinema world it is a well known fact that it is more difficult...
Elimacs SFX has created this amazing tutorial on how to make yourself look like an incredibly gross zombie. Which is of course what everyone wants to...
We published an article about smartphone filmmaking gear a while ago but as you know in this industry, things move quick! Shooting on any mobile...
You'll know that here at GetFilming, we're big fans of video essays. We spend a lot of our day (probably too much) scouring the internet for the best...
What do all these films have in common? Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Twilight, Frozen, Private Parts, Shark Tale, Lords of Dogtown, Shrek, Clueless...
We all know that Stanley Kubrick wasn't your typical director. When we talk about defining a directing style, Kubrick is a prime example of a...