October 1, 2017

What Would a Nicolas Winding Refn Shot List Look Like?

They may not look like much on paper, but the shot lists of Nicolas Winding Refn turn into spectacularly colorful, extremely gorgeous imagery.

When it comes to style, director Nicolas Winding Refn is in a league of his own. His films demonstrate an extreme moodiness, blinding fluorescent color, and biting contrast, something that, interestingly enough, is not only one of his most beloved trademarks, but is also a result of his colorblindness.

Refn is clearly an auteur with more vision than you can shake a stick at, but to really understand his visual sensibilities it might help to break them down, determine what his cinematic choices are, and put them to paper in a shot list. As part of their ongoing video series “Mastering Shot Lists,” StudioBinder has done just that in the video below:

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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 30, 2017

The Art of Making Films on Smartphones (and Convincing Yourself It’s Okay to Do So)

Making films with a smartphone is not as crazy of an idea as it used to be.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a film with your smartphone, you’re not alone. Despite it being considered a tool for “unprofessional” and “inexperienced” filmmakers, devices like the iPhone have not only proven their mettle in a number of well-made films but they’ve made it into the hands of some pretty notable directors, like Park Chan Wook, Michael Gondry, and Steven Soderbergh.

Fandor takes a look at some of the latest rumblings in smartphone filmmaking in the video below and also shows you a few ways to make your own smartphone films a whole lot more cinematic.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 30, 2017

J.J. Abrams’ Favorite Films, from Classic Rom Coms to Hitchcockian Thrillers

Even though he’s known for his work in sci-fi, director J.J. Abrams’ favorite films span across many different genres.

Already set direct yet another installment of the legendary Star Wars franchise, this time with Episode IX, it’s clear that J.J. Abrams is one of this generation’s major sci-fi filmmakers. However, if you take a look at the films he’s loved and been influenced by, you’ll soon realize that even though the director tends to work within the genre of intergalactic conflicts and space exploration, his taste in movies is much more diverse. Fandor takes a look at five of the films that have made an impact on Abrams, some of which you might find pretty surprising.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 30, 2017

Thrifty Nifty Fifties: 5 of the Best 50mm You Can Buy for Under $100

You don’t have to spend your entire paycheck to get a good lens.

If you’re a new filmmaker who doesn’t know much about lenses, you might be under the impression that the more a lens costs the better it is. This—is kind of true. I mean, advanced features and higher quality components demand more of your dollars, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find a quality lens that can produce great images for a fraction of the price.

This is especially important to remember when purchasing your first lens, which most industry professionals would suggest should be a good ol’ nifty fifty, including photographer Kai Wong. He names five 50mm lenses that he considers to be the best in terms of sharpness, bokeh, and build quality in the video below—and video that basically becomes a budget filmmaker’s shopping list.

Here is the list of lenses Kai mentions in the video:

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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 29, 2017

Finally, AR can help photographers and videographers plan that shoot

Using AR, Blocker can help videographers and photographers visualize their shot from the angle to lighting. The app allows users to move people and objects around, adjust the sun and even look through the viewfinder.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

Snapchat World Lenses gets sponsored augmented reality characters

Brands can now bring their characters to “life” using new sponsored augmented reality Snapchat World Lenses. The first two sponsored characters to arrive on the platform are from Warner Bros. and Bud Light.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

Anthropologie hands you AR and CGI tools to help you design your living room

Thanks to a new app from Anthropologie, you will be able to decorate your abode in style, and in augmented reality. The brand may be known best for its clothes, but Anthropologie also has quite the selection of home furnishings.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

Majestic Nature Photography by Lukas Furlan

Majestic Nature Photography by Lukas Furlan

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Sep 29, 2017

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September 28, 2017

Mobile Photography: #ShotoniPhone8Plus

Mobile Photography: #ShotoniPhone8Plus

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Sep 28, 2017

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