Zoom Lenses vs. Prime Lenses
Written by Snehal Patel Zoom lenses are an important tool for filmmaking in general, but even more important for multicamera cinematography. With the ability to…
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Camera Operator Tips from Gustavo Mercado
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of the most important things you learned while working on set? Gustavo Mercado: The most important lesson I have learned…
Farhad Dehlvi describes using the ZEISS CP.3 lenses to shoot “Have you Ever Seen the Rain?” for it’s 25th anniversary
CP.3 and CCR Asked to shoot one of the 25th anniversary music videos for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Farhad Dehlvi knew he would need lenses that…
Tobias Schliessler, ASC describes Shooting Dramatic Short Film “Refugee” with the new ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses
Refugee and Radiance Tobias Schliessler, ASC describes Shooting Dramatic Short Film “Refugee” with the new ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses. Refugee has been a passion project of…
Expanding Your Vision with Full Frame Cinematography
“Full Frame is affordable, available and exciting to use.” By Snehal Patel Full Frame Cinema camera systems like the Alexa LF, Sony Venice, RED Monstro,…
Lens Selection: Maximize Your Aesthetic by Knowing Your Lenses
Pictured above: Phil composes a shot, auditioning his lens on a director’s viewfinder. Photo by Jon Rivera. Lens Selection Maximize Your Aesthetic by Knowing Your…
“Anamorphic Lenses: A Primer” by John Klein
In the micro-budget world, we’re always endeavoring to craft a more cinematic look for our films. We’ll crop the footage to a wider aspect ratio,…