by Jackson Kingsley | Cinematography, Filmmaking Equipment and Tools, Pre-production
A good shot list is one of the first and most important steps to creating great videos. Whatever the size of your production, working with other people requires consistent and clear communication, whether it’s cast or crew. That’s why I’ve developed...
by Jackson Kingsley | Cinematography, Editing, Filmmaking Equipment and Tools, Pre-production, Production
“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” – Ernest Hemingway Filmmaking is very different to most subjects. Technology pushes it forward every day, and if you’re not on the cutting edge then you’re nowhere to...
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 | 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...
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...