The democratization of both the production and distribution process has opened the floodgates for independent filmmakers to see their dreams of producing a feature film become a reality. Independent feature films such as Medicine for Melancholy and Ballast are just two examples of micro-budget features that have gone on to win numerous filmmaking awards. Ballast, [...]
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DSLR Follow Focus: Do You Need One?
As a filmmaker using DSLR’s such as the Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 7D or Nikon D90, you need to seriously consider purchasing or making a DIY “follow focus” system for your video camera. A follow focus system is important because DSLR cameras do not have auto focus capabilities. In fact, even if they did, [...]
