Subjective documentaries are thus conceived as works in which the cineaste’s critical stance is reflected in the questioning of their own position and the problematising of the authorial agency, especially through the principle of subjective reflection and personal engagement. What … Continue reading →

How do I balance my gimbal? Adjust the camera in the opposite direction that it falls until the camera finds a balance point where it stays level. You have just balanced one of the three axis of the gimbal. Now … Continue reading →

There are three handheld operating modes available on the DJI Ronin-S; Upright, Underslung and Flashlight. What are the different modes on Ronin-S? There are many modes of operation such as SmoothTrack and Lock mode, and the newly added Sport Mode … Continue reading →

Interpretive reflexivity considers social positions within ongoing circuits of communication between researcher and researched. Since interpretations are part of explanation in much ethnography, interpretive reflexivity widens our ability to assess causal as well as interpretive claims. What is reflexive ethnography … Continue reading →

Compared to the selfie stick, tripods are more stable to use. From the word ‘tri,’ it means three. This device allows the camera to stand alone without being held by anyone. It is usually used for high-end cameras like DSLR … Continue reading →

Reflective thinking means taking the bigger picture and understanding all of its consequences. It doesn’t mean that you’re just going to simply write down your future plans or what you’ve done in the past. It means truly trying to understand … Continue reading →

Wedding photographers with a full frame camera with a battery grip and bright zoom lens will need a tripod with a higher capacity than a photographer using a mirrorless system or crop sensor. What are 3 skills a wedding photographer … Continue reading →

A novel, play or poem that is didactic aims to teach us something. What? Well, anything, really. Didactic works often have morals to impart or are written to teach us something about religion, philosophy, history, or politics. What is an … Continue reading →

A Gimbal is a handheld device that can be operated by a single cameraman. Its main purpose is to reduce the shakiness of handheld footage and give clean and smooth footage output when shooting things like tracking shots. They are … Continue reading →

To show her truth Sarah uses the reflexive, participatory, and performative modes of documentary filmmaking, with the use of these storytelling tools she gets to the most truthful place that she can in her film. The reflexive mode is when … Continue reading →

In Notorious, the MacGuffin is uranium ore stored in wine bottles. Vertigo has the necklace. Rear Window has a suspected murder committed across the courtyard. What is Hitchcock’s MacGuffin? In layman’s terms, a MacGuffin is that magical “thing” that advances … Continue reading →

Main Difference – Documentary vs Feature Film Documentary aims to educate, inform and inspire the viewers whereas feature films aim to entertain the audience. Documentary deals with facts and reality whereas feature films deal with fiction. This is the main … Continue reading →

How do I balance my gimbal? Adjust the camera in the opposite direction that it falls until the camera finds a balance point where it stays level. You have just balanced one of the three axis of the gimbal. Now … Continue reading →

You can still stay in one or more EU member states for up to 90 days of any 180-day period without much trouble, but if you want to move to Europe, you’ll now require a visa. To secure a visa, … Continue reading →

What is the difference between an iris-in and an iris-out? An iris-in begins with a small circle that expands, while an iris-out gradually closes an image. What is Iris in and iris out? An iris shot is a technique frequently … Continue reading →