Written by Cecilia Keirstead What do I need in my sound kit? What sound equipment for film production do I need? Story time: for years while I was in film school, I was afraid to touch equipment. Cinema cameras were confusing jumbles of parts and pieces, so what if I set it up wrong in…
Archives for April 2024
Scoring a movie
Curious about scoring a movie? We’re wrapping up post production on our feature film, Bernard Gets Famous, and we’ve learned so much from making this movie. One of the challenges of indie filmmaking is that there are a lot of skills you have to learn if you’re going to be successful and stay on budget….
Dutch angle shot: history and uses
The Dutch angle shot–which is also known as the Dutch Tilt, oblique angle, German angle, or canted angle–is a type of camera shot. When employing the Dutch angle, the camera is set at such an angle that the horizon line is tilted, not running parallel to the top and bottom of the frame. It is…
How to say no: your guilt-free guide
Have you ever committed to something you didn’t want to do just because you didn’t know how to say no? I know I have. Saying no can be difficult. For some people, it almost feels impossible. The truth is, there’s an art to saying no, and while it can be a challenge to learn, once…
Low angle shot
A low angle shot, simply put, is when the camera is positioned below the subject’s eye line. The camera points upwards towards the subject. Why use a low angle shot? A low angle shot can convey a wide range of mood and emotion. It can be used to express vulnerability, a sense of power, height,…