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 | Editing
I’ve had a troubled relationship with editing over the years. On the one hand I’ve often felt trapped in a dark room staring at a screen while time dissolves and my hair goes grey. On the other hand, it can be a hugely rewarding creative process where...
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
What Video Camera Should You Buy? If you want to be a writer, all you need is a pencil and paper. If you want to be a painter, you just need a brush and a canvas. Filmmaking, on the other hand, requires a carefully chosen selection of highly technical equipment. Over...
