When Lights Film School asked me to write a three page blog post on audio for independent filmmakers I said it was impossible. I believe the reason sound is such an overlooked component of the filmmaking process is because not only is not very sexy, but it’s also incredibly technical and complicated. It’s not that [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Cinematography: Color Simplicity
Cinematography is such an important part of the filmmaking process it’s a shock that more independent filmmakers don’t spend the necessary time to fully understanding the artistic and technical components of color that aid in the construction of breathtaking footage. Lights Film School recommends that our students read books on painting and photography to better [...]
Filmmaking: White Balance and Color Temperature
Digital filmmakers are becoming increasingly interested in understanding the technical components that their film ancestors needed to know in order to create professional looking films and documentaries through the Hollywood studio system. Digital filmmakers are slowly becoming less interested in the speed of digital technology and the quick point and shoot capabilities of their digital [...]
