Cinematography Film & Theater

Make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

How to make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

And by protective, they mean fireball explosion proof. And the $15 price tag could be easily avoided by just using a flashlight you already have. That's free, right? Very cool trick for keeping that camera ...

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Make a shoebox lens for your camera

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Try your hand at some camera special effects with a cool shoebox lens. This is a cool picture effect that can add life to your movie. It involves a magnifying glass, paint, and some plastic.

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Operate a steadicam

How to operate a steadicam

I love Indy Mogul. Here they give us an inside on how to use a steadicam. If you've ever seen a steadicam on set you know it is one of the most arduous operations in filmmaking. This tutorial certainly will ...

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Assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

How to assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight shooting. This is one of many incredible tutorials on the RED CAM we at WonderHowTo shot on location.

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Create a camera tripod with a rubber band

How to create a camera tripod with a rubber band

By now we've all heard Christian Bale's total freakout on the DP of Terminator Salvation... This little nugget of DIY steadycam goes out to all you aspiring cinematographers & filmmakers. With nothing but a ...

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How to adjust audio on the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder

Adjust audio on the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder

Do you own the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder? If so, you might want ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to adjust for different backgrounds when shooting video

Adjust for different backgrounds when shooting video

It's good to have contrast between subjects and background, but how do ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to adjust webcam settings for better film making quality

Adjust webcam settings for better film making quality

This video will show you how to deal with a cheap webcam and adjust ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to apply "The Rule of Thirds" when shooting videos

Apply "The Rule of Thirds" when shooting videos

Israel Hyman is a weekend videographer headquartered in Mesa, Arizona ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to assemble and shoot with a jib

Assemble and shoot with a jib

Matt gets jibby with it! The Shirtless Apprentice teaches you how to assemble, adjust, and use a junior jib on your next film shoot.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to avoid making the 7 biggest mistakes in camera work

Avoid making the 7 biggest mistakes in camera work

Videomaker demonstrates the 7 biggest mistakes made when shooting ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
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How to build a camera jib crane

Build a camera jib crane

In this DIY video, we show you how we built our camera crane. This was all done with a table saw, drill and hack saw. Parts for the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 0
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How to build a camera stabilizer

Build a camera stabilizer

Have a camera? You still need a camera stabilizer and those cost a lot in of themselves. Take a look at this instructional video and learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to build a cheap camera jib arm

Build a cheap camera jib arm

For $80 and one stop to the hardware store, you can build your very own DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane). And after a few hours of building you'll ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
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How to build a hand held steadicam

Build a hand held steadicam

Don't take shaky footage? Make a homemade steadicam and use it to prevent jumpy shots. You will need two lawn mower wheels, nuts, PVC pipe ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a homemade Fig Rig video camera stabilizer

Build a homemade Fig Rig video camera stabilizer

If you're a cinematographer, director, or just plain old film buff ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
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How to build a motorcycle camera mount for under five bucks

Build a motorcycle camera mount for under five bucks

Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a radio controlled camera pod

Build a radio controlled camera pod

Watch this video to learn how to make a radio controlled camera rig that can tilt and pan like an expensive security camera. This is an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to build a static 35mm adapter

Build a static 35mm adapter

This is a cinematography video tutorial on how to build your own 35mm adapter for your camera. This device is used to control a short ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to build your own camera ladder dolly

Build your own camera ladder dolly

With a ladder dolly, you can take shots with your camera at various heights and provides a reliable tracking system. The ladder dolly can be ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to build your own camera stabilizaer

Build your own camera stabilizaer

It is difficult to keep the camera stabile during high g force accelerations. I built this arm to keep my mini DV cam from shaking all over ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
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How to build your own camera stabilizer on a low budget

Build your own camera stabilizer on a low budget

Need a camera stabilizer? If you're worried about your wallet, watch ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,492

How to build your own low camera dolly

Build your own low camera dolly

With a low camera skater dolly, you'll be able to to get some nice shots from a low angles. This dolly will also allow you to take curving ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
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How to calibrate an NTSC camera monitor

Calibrate an NTSC camera monitor

Check out this cinematography video tutorial on how to use calibrate an NTSC camera monitor, specifically a Marshall monitor. Learn how ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by dvestore | Comments 0
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How to capture better color when shooting videos

Capture better color when shooting videos

One challenge in shooting miniDV video is capturing good color. 3-chip cameras are way better than 1-chip cameras but they are also more ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to create a simple split screen effect

Create a simple split screen effect

This is how to create a split screen on final cut pro. This is very basic, but opens a window for limitless fun and ideas.

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to create a zero budget plank camera

Create a zero budget plank camera

We love these guys because they do it for the love of it. How can you get those smooth tracking shots that glide over obstacles without ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 0
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How to create different shot types with your video camera

Create different shot types with your video camera

Issac explains what different shot types are: from the establishing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
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How to do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding a few ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to do traveling shots for film and television

Do traveling shots for film and television

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding a few camera trick shots, specifically... traveling shots. Learn how to ...more

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How to export your stop motion films with iKITMovie

Export your stop motion films with iKITMovie

iKITMovie is stop motion animation software for PC's running Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a computer and a USB webcam or USB ...more

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How to film in a moving vehicle

Film in a moving vehicle

Jennifer demonstrates an in car video camera techniques by showing different ways to shoot video from a moving vehicle.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 1
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How to focus video image using blur

Focus video image using blur

You can use a Gaussian Blur in a number of ways, but Israel Hyman's purpose in this video podcast is simply to expose you to some new ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to frame a shot in film making

Frame a shot in film making

In this installment, learn about the six basic shots that you'll see professional videographers and filmmakers using. Learning to frame a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to get crisper colors for your amateur film making

Get crisper colors for your amateur film making

This video focuses on improving your video's general color thanks to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to improvise your own camera dolly

Improvise your own camera dolly

Need a camera dolly but don't own one? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to improvise your own camera dolly with just ...more

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How to install the Ugrip on a RED ONE camera

Install the Ugrip on a RED ONE camera

Watch this RED ONE camera tutorial explaining how to configure the Ugrip - the swiss army knife of accessories - with the Red ONE camera to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to install the Zacuto EVF mount on the RED ONE Camera

Install the Zacuto EVF mount on the RED ONE Camera

This EVF mount is the mount all RED users have been waiting for. It is ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to keep batteries working in sub-zero weather for filming

Keep batteries working in sub-zero weather for filming

Winter filming can be rough. Keep your equipment working well. The ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to load the Arriflex SRII magazine

Load the Arriflex SRII magazine

Check out this instructional cinematography video to learn how to load 16mm film into the Arriflex SRII magazine. Professor Plow ...more

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How to make a bicycle camera mount

Make a bicycle camera mount

Shoot an action-packed close up, or film while you're biking around. All you need to do is build a simple bicycle camera mount. You'll ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to make a camcorder stabilizer

Make a camcorder stabilizer

If shaky home videos are making your audience seasick, it's time to steady your hand. Watch this video to learn how to make a camcorder ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to make a hand held jib

Make a hand held jib

How to build a hand held jib out of easily obtained materials from a building supply store to make more interesting videos.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to make a leveled camera holder for self recording

Make a leveled camera holder for self recording

To record yourself from a distance with a video camera, build this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to make super smooth pan shots with your camera tripod

Make super smooth pan shots with your camera tripod

Want to have super smooth pan shots? Yes? Well, all you need is some ...more

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How to make your own steadicam

Make your own steadicam

Steadicams are mounts used in film making that helps the cameraman capture smooth shots independent of his body's movements. Unfortunately ...more

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How to operate a 16mm motion picture projector

Operate a 16mm motion picture projector

This nifty tutorial from the United States Air Force will teach you how to operate a 16mm Motion Picture Projector, should you ever come in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
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How to pan using a timelapse motor controlled hacked clock

Pan using a timelapse motor controlled hacked clock

Watch this instructional cinematography video to learn a cheap and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to protect your moviemaking equipment from rain

Protect your moviemaking equipment from rain

Andrew Burke from Videomaker magazine gives some advice for protecting your equipment while shooting in the rain.

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
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How to pull and split focus on your digital video camera

Pull and split focus on your digital video camera

This is a very popular effect in film and television, where the camera ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,592

How to reveal how Michel Gondry solves Rubik's Cube with feet

Reveal how Michel Gondry solves Rubik's Cube with feet

This is a debunk video to show how Michel Gondry faked a video to look ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to see through people's clothes with a video camera

See through people's clothes with a video camera

This video tutorial teaches you how to see through clothes using a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 111
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How to set up a basic video interview shot

Set up a basic video interview shot

This video shows possible compositions for an interview shot, including the head and shoulders of the subject. It also shows good camera ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmcknight | Comments 0
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How to shoot a film at night

Shoot a film at night

This video provides tips on better shooting at night for amateur film making.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,592

How to shoot a scene at an angle

Shoot a scene at an angle

This video gives you a nifty on how you can use camera angles in your amateur film making to give impressions of angled ground, etc.

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Cinematography (244 How-Tos)

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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