Some gimbals have a mode where the gimbal locks its pan and tilt axis, so the camera maintains its forward direction no matter if you move it up and down like a jib, or turn the gimbal either left or … Continue reading →

How do you make a speaker out of toilet paper? How to do it: Cut a slit lengthwise in the middle of an empty paper towel or toilet paper roll large enough for an iPhone to fit into. The result: … Continue reading →

What is a personal documentary? A personal documentary tells a life story about ourselves, family members, or close friends on film or video. It is similar to a memoir, including meaningful photos, letters, and memorabilia, but goes further to add … Continue reading →

The Spike Lee dolly shot is an alternative take on the traditional tracking shot. In this shot, not only is the camera on a dolly, but the actor is as well. This creates a floating-like appearance as the actor moves … Continue reading →

Do pro photographers use straps? Short Answer: Yes, Professional Outdoor Photographer uses camera straps because there are some instances that you a third hand while shooting pictures. Where should a camera hang? One final tip: hang the camera so the … Continue reading →

A tripod is the single-most important piece of gear for photographers shooting at twilight and dusk. Photos shot at these hours require long exposures sometimes lasting for many seconds or even minutes. Therefore, a sturdy tripod is absolutely essential for … Continue reading →

How do they film dialogue? Start with the two-shot to establish the characters and their environment. Alternate close-ups of each person when they talk. Use reaction shots only when needed. Use cutaways as elements in the environment are mentioned. How … Continue reading →

Why Do Filmmakers Use Tracking Shots? Filmmakers use tracking shots to immerse the audience in the film, allowing them to experience a real-time journey through a setting in the same manner as the onscreen characters. What is a tracking shot … Continue reading →

According to Bourdieu, cultural reproduction is the social process through which culture is reproduced across generations, especially through the socializing influence of major institutions. What does social reproduction theory explain? Key to social reproduction theory (SRT) is an understanding of … Continue reading →

How do you balance DJI Osmo 2? Hold the Osmo Mobile 2 horizontally and adjust the position of the phone (in the holder) to balance the tilt axis. The tilt axis is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when … Continue reading →

Where do you look when being filmed? Try looking about 6-12 inches away from your camera. This will allow your audience to still see both of your eyes and most of your face. Whereas if you go side on it … Continue reading →

A giant, wall-to-wall screen. Stunning picture quality. Immersive sound – featuring Dolby® Atmos ™ at selected locations. Is UltraAVX Atmos worth it? UltraAVX delivers the most powerful picture quality with stunningly crisp, lifelike detail. It also has the most impressive … Continue reading →

Hero 9 has HyperSmooth 3 which pretty much eliminates camera shake in almost any situation. This is the feature that surprised us the most since it eliminates the need for a gimbal, because the stabilization is so very well done. … Continue reading →

The third type of stabiliser used on modern cruise ships is a gyroscopic stabiliser. These state-of-the-art fin systems can be adjusted by an onboard control system according to prevailing sea and wind conditions. Hydraulic systems allow the fins to be … Continue reading →

Exposition. Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose is to explain, inform, or even describe. It is considered one of the four most common rhetorical modes. The purpose of expository writing is to explain and analyze information … Continue reading →