Film School - Filmmaking

Tutorial on how to use picture styles to increase the dynamic range of the Canon 7D / 5DMkII. Custom picture styles are an amazing feature that almost compensate for the lack of a raw codec for video capture on the Canon DSLRS. The default picture styles on the camera are geard towards producing nice […]

This is my (not complete) configuration for the CANON 5D MKII DSLR. Also it works with another DSLRs, like NIKON or CANON 7D. Also it´s possible to mount a Camlight or/and a HDMI Monitor like the IKAN 5,6 " TFT. This is usefull for the FocusPuller. The Weight of the Set in this clip is ca. 8 kg. It´s […]

I recently built a DIY dolly based on plans from the Digital Juice website. The plans were accompanied by a video tutorial. This film is an addendum to the video instructions, based on my experience. It also includes some modifications to the original plans. Shot on Sony EX-1. Any quality issues are […]

this is just a simple way to achive great dolly shots in a very cheap way.

In Part I, Anthony and Mitch take us on a tour of the T-Bag, showing us the key features that allow for camera operation, cabling and controlling the temperature and humidity of the bag. They also demonstrate how the T-Bag accommodates a range of broadcast cameras such as the RED One or a Panasonic VariCam 3700.

A motion control test film by DuckEye developed from 'Iatrogenesis' created for Rambert Dance Company's 'Season of New Choreography' Choreography Alexander Whitley Dancers: Jonathan Goddard, Miguel Altunaga, Eryck Brahmania, Estela Merlos Music: Guy Connelly http://www.myspace.com/clockopera Directed […]

Shot in one day, all handheld. Love the people, love the place. Panavision Lenses and Custom built Rig. Music By Thievery Corporation All raw footage, rendered to Prores 422 @ 720p Panavision Standard Speed Primes - 14, 35, 55, 85, 100

2 options for faster H.264 encoding. Get a top of line fast computer, or an accelerator card. Example: New 2009 MacPro Two 2.93Ghz Quad core (Newhalem) vs Last year's 2008 MacPro Two 2.8Ghz Quad Core with Matrox CompressHD card. Result: Without clustering the 2009 MacPro's 16 cores, the older […]

I really like the $400 JAG35 Pro depth of field adapter. I am testing it out on my Sony HDR-SR11 and the results speak for themselves. All of the audio was recorded off the SR11's camera mic while the JAG was vibrating! It is very quiet! Total cost of the the camera, adapter and lens: $1,200. Just goes […]

Check out http://www.tomguilmette.com for more info. This is my second review for the JAG35 Pro. I like this adapter a lot for the low price tag. It works very well on my Sony HDR-SR11. In this review, I talk about how you can use magnets from a Blackberry or iPhone holster to magically flip the image […]

You can find more great reviews at http://www.tomguilmette.com I have been working in television for over ten years and one of my biggest challenges is to shoot engaging b-roll that catches the eye of the viewer and helps tell a story. I have always been a big fan of shallow depth of field and I would […]

A lot of people have been asking how I attach my Flip Ultra HD and Flip Ultra HD to my car in my Fiesta Movement videos. I use a simple vacuum car mount that you can buy from film production supply houses.