How do you remove a camera tripod screw? Go the local hardware store and get a screw extractor. You’ll need an electric drill, too. Screw extractors are quite inexpensive and you can get the broken screw out in a few … Continue reading →

In a movie a medium shot, mid shot (MS), or waist shot is a camera angle shot from a medium distance. What does MS mean in filmmaking? A medium shot, mid-shot, MS, or waist-shot is a camera shot that shows … Continue reading →

How does a camera crane work? In principle, it operates like a see-saw, with the balance point located closer to the counterweight, which allows the end of the arm with the camera to move through an extended arc. Typically a … Continue reading →

A jib or jib arm is the horizontal or near-horizontal beam used in many types of crane to support the load clear of the main support. An archaic spelling is gib. Usually jib arms are attached to a vertical mast … Continue reading →

What can I use if I don’t have a camera tripod? A table is a good basic alternative to a tripod. Though not as flexible as a real tripod, it does an excellent job of holding your camera steady in … Continue reading →

Dolly’s birth proved that scientists could turn back the clock on a fully developed adult cell to make it behave like a cell from a newly fertilised embryo and this encouraged researchers in Edinburgh and across the world to investigate … Continue reading →

First, a quick refresher: Code sails fill the large gap between upwind sails and downwind sails, from about 65° to 135° True Wind Angle. They are free flying with a relatively high clew, sheeted like a spinnaker to an aft … Continue reading →

360deg camera. The BBC are running a short series of walks featuring a walker, country scenes, and some form of selfie stick held 360deg camera. They’re shown early evening on BBC Four, and tomorrow may be the last in the … Continue reading →

Shutter speed is exactly what it sounds like: It’s the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes. A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure — the amount of light the camera takes in — and a slow … Continue reading →

Camera movement, following the action, adds a sense of forward momentum, adds pace & energy, and allows the viewer to participate in the action. Re-watch your favorite movie, and analyze it to see how camera motion adds impact to key … Continue reading →

Here are the 7 tips on how to make a boring video interesting: Choose an interesting topic. Get straight to the point. Use the appropriate video style. Use narration and background music. Determine the right tone for your video. Don’t … Continue reading →

A tripod for street photography might seem counterintuitive, but it can work if your favor. Most street photographers don’t use tripods as a matter of practicality. Tripods are bulky and not suitable for capturing the action in the streets. Is … Continue reading →

Some basic tips for editing a dialogue scene: 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 … Continue reading →

How do you shoot a medium shot? Medium shot: somewhere between a close-up and a wide shot, showing the subject from the waist up while revealing some of the surrounding environment. Medium long shot: somewhere between a medium shot and … Continue reading →

Marvel Cinematic Universe Comics Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics Films and television Film(s) Marvel Cinematic Universe films Short film(s) Marvel One-Shots What does Cs stand for in camera shots? MCU: Medium Close-up. ECU: Extreme Close-up. WCU: Wide Close-up. MS: Medium … Continue reading →