Shooting documentary shorts or featured interviews about a person or business is a great way to share someone’s story in a visual, emotional way. Think about the about page on someone’s website – probably a few paragraphs of text and a photo or two; pretty boring if you ask me. Now think about if you […]
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An incorrect frame rate can cripple a project. So in this FilterGrade video, we’ll be covering all of the different frame rates used for movies, TV, and digital videos, and when it’s appropriate or required to use them. If you find this video helpful, make sure to hit the like button. Cover photo from Authentic.co. […]
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Shooting video, unlike photography, requires different movements and motions to help create different realities inside the film. Where shutter speed will play a massive role in the ‘motion’ of a photograph, the movements you use while filming your video will help you tell your story in a unique way. In this article, we’ll be covering […]
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Alfred Hitchcock is a legendary director whose name is associated with incredibly iconic films such as Rear Window, Psycho, and The Birds, just to name a few. While art is subjective, Hitchcock’s methods and opinions have been discussed at length over the years. While these 5 lessons we’re sharing today are not rules that are […]
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Drones were originally primarily built for military purposes, but these unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs have become essential tools for many businesses across various industries. A multitude of businesses now consider drones an integral part of their marketing strategies. For example, instead of sending photos of a property their prospective clients are interested in, real […]
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A lot of planning goes into writing a script for a video. Whether it’s a YouTube video or and educational course, many videos need some sort of script or rough outline. In this guide, we’ll be talking about how to write a video script so that your video recording sessions go smoothly! Cover photo by: […]
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Recently we’ve been diving back into the super 8 realm and we’ve been loving it more than ever! Now that we have a little more knowledge about the medium (compared to when we started) – we’re able to shoot with less anxiety and doubt, and more with confidence and precision. We wanted to create a […]
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In November, 2017 (roughly), I shot my first two rolls of super 8 film. Before I ever saw what the footage looked like, I fell in love with the feel of shooting super 8 – this was the first time I knew shooting with different cameras will make you feel different, and in turn it […]
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Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re talking about something really cool that might let you make use of your DSLR when you’re at work. With the rise of Zoom meetings and Twitch streams, it’s great news that in late 2020 Canon released a brand new driver that lets you use just about any camera […]
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If you’re here, then you’re probably trying to spice up your Twitch stream or get some awesome graphics to start your Twitch journey. First of all, congratulations. Streaming on Twitch is incredibly fun and potentially very rewarding. It can be a great way to meet new people and show off your personality or skills. Luckily […]
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