by Jackson Kingsley | Filmmaking Equipment and Tools
Filmmaking has often sat at the forefront of digital technology, so it won’t come as a surprise that there are hundreds of apps built just for us. Over the years, I’ve swarmed my iPhone with more downloads than it can handle, trying out everything in the...
by Jackson Kingsley | Cinematography, Production
I remember when I first started making films how I worked so hard to try and create beautiful cinematic shots. The reality is that there are a lot of moving parts and they all have to be fine tuned to work in harmony. It’s no easy task ensuring every...
by Jackson Kingsley | Technical
Picture Profiles Picture profile (or picture style) settings determine the characteristics of your image, including colour tones, brightness, and contours. Their primary uses are: • To maximise the dynamic range in an image • To achieve a specific look...
by Jackson Kingsley | Pre-production
The Treatment A film treatment is essentially a means of communicating your idea and director’s vision to other people. It will give you a chance to: • See if what you’re thinking is actually viable • Develop your idea • Iron out any flaws...
by Jackson Kingsley | Camera Buyers Guide, Filmmaking Equipment and Tools, Technical
This article is a supplement to ‘How to Choose The Right Camera’ and covers the key technical terms involved. Resolution Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image. Just like in photography, resolution determines the level of detail and how well...
