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Explore a comprehensive series of filmmaking tutorials covering various aspects of cinematography, editing, equipment, and techniques. Dive into topics such as shot design, lighting setups, color correction, DIY equipment, camera angles, documentary filming, special effects, and more. Learn from hands-on demonstrations, behind-the-scenes footage, and practical tips from experienced filmmakers. Gain insights into both technical and creative aspects of filmmaking, from basic concepts to advanced techniques used in professional productions. Discover how to achieve cinematic looks, work with different camera systems, utilize various lighting techniques, and improve your post-production skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced filmmaker, these tutorials offer valuable knowledge to enhance your craft and create compelling visual stories.

Syllabus

Make Video Look Like Film: Shot Design - Filmmaking Tutorial 1.
How to Make a Music Video: Lighting Set Up, Light Streaks - Filmmaking Tutorial 2.
How to Light a Romantic Film Scene - Cinematography & Filmmaking Tutorial 3.
How to Light a Film Scene - Cinematography & Filmmaking Tutorial 4.
Film Lights: HMI Par - Cinematography & Filmmaking Tutorial 5.
Color Correction to Achieve Film Look - Final Cut & Premiere Tutorial 6.
Color Correction to Achieve Film Look - Final Cut & Premiere Tutorial 7.
Glamor Shots: DIY Ring Light - Filmmaking & Cinematography Tutorial 8.
DIY Blue Screen / Green Screen & Lighting - Filmmaking Tutorial 9.
Glamor Shots: Umbrella Lights - Filmmaking & Cinematography Tutorial 10.
Photography Tips: EXPOSURE / Histogram - Filmmaking Tutorial 11.
Lighting Technique: Simulating Theater or TV Screen - Filmmaking Tutorial 12.
DIY Dolly - Filmmaking Tutorial 13.
Lenses, Composition & Camera Angles - Film/Photo Tutorial.
DOF Depth Of Field - Photography & Filmmaking Tutorial 15.
Light Effects: Beams / Laser - Filmmaking Tutorial 16.
How to Film a Dialogue Scene: Angles, Framing & Rule of Thirds - Tutorial 17.
Documentary Filming Tips & Tricks: Camera Equipment - Filmmaking Tutorial 18.
Documentary Filming Tips & Tricks: Audio Equipment - Filmmaking Tutorial 19.
Making of Black Ops vs Crysis 2 - Filmmaking Tutorial 20.
Making Of "Still Won't Let You Go" Music Video - Filmmaking Tutorial 21.
Making of Famous Movies in 1 Take.
Original Raw Footage of Famous Movies in 1 Take.
Making Of Angry Birds - Real Life - Interactive 3D Animated Film.
Making of Epic Fruit Ninja - Slow Motion Tutorial.
Making Of Dragon Ball Forever - Time Remapping Tutorial.
MAKING OF Lost In Time + Bloopers!.
Digital Matte Painting Tutorial.
How to Shoot Video & Photos Outside - Light Reflector.
1 Light Trick - How to Light a Music Video at Night.
Best Video Editing & Exporting Settings.
Underwater video & photography - tutorial for indie & low budget filmmakers.
Street Lighting at Night - Indy Filmmaking Tutorial.
DIY Camera Car Mount - Filmmaking Tutorial.
Matching sunny and cloudy shots - color correction filmmaking tutorial.
Time Freeze Effect - Filmmaking Tutorial 36.
Red Epic vs DSLR's - Shot Design Filmmaking Tutorial.
Flying Camera Rig for Indie Filmmakers.
Camera Shoulder Rig for $40.
Music Video Cinematography - Filmmaking Tutorial #40.
DIY Digital Stabilized Camera Gimbal.
Cinematic Tests - Sony NEX 5R.
Ultimate Steadicam Tutorial - Glidecam, Hague, Merlin, etc - PART 1.
"Behind The Scenes" of "NWO - United We Stand".
CineDrone.
Color Grading War Films - Filmmaking Tutorial.
How to Fold a Portable Green Screen.
How to film War Action Scenes.
DIY GoPro Hero ND filter - Anti Jello / Artifact Fix.
KONOVA Camera Slider - Review.
Manfrotto Tripods.
Movie Guns - Low Budget Filmmaking Tips.
Carbon Fiber Camera Stabilizers by CAME.
LED Lights - What's the best deal?.
Cinematic Effects with Serge Ramelli.
Timelapse Tutorial with KONOVA motorized slider.
Lenses - Beginner's Guide To Filmmaking.
Lensbaby Lenses.
3 Axis Camera Gimbal for under $1K.
Blackmagic Production 4K Camera Review and Tests.
Gini Rig for Blackmagic 4K & Cinema Cameras.
LanParte Rig for Blackmagic 4K & Cinema Cameras.
CineDrone 2.0 - Without Limits.
Anamorphic Lens Look - CineMorph Filters.
Camera Crane & Jib from CAME.
Behind The Scenes of "HAPPY".
DIY Wireless Video System.
Movie Gun Fire (Muzzle Flare) Tutorial in Adobe AE & Premiere.
Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus.
Pro Steadicam with follow focus from CAME-TV.
Atlas Camera Support.
Senna Wireless 5 Second Pan & Tilt Head.
CAME 7500 - Ready To Run 3 Axis Camera Gimbal.
Tropical Summer Film Look - Color Grading Tutorial.
Senna Wireless Follow Focus.
GH4 Review - Tips & Cinematic Tests.
GH4 & Sony A7s Ultimate Camera Rig.
Canon EF to MFT Metabones Speed Booster Review - What is it & how does it work?.
CAMTREE Camera Shoulder Mount Kit.
Sony A7S Review & Guide to investing wisely in camera gear!.
CAME-TV Carbon Fiber Tripod.
LED Fresnel Lights.
Lighting Dozen - Tutorials for Cinematographers & Photographers.
CAMTREE Camera Cage for Panasonic GH4 / GH3.
Compact Travel Sliders from Konova.
LanParte 3 Axis Digital Gimbal For GoPro Cameras & Phones.
Film Production Tip: Sandbags!.
Real Anamorphic Lens for under $1K!.
$15 DIY Film Rain Machine.
$50 Umbrella Lighting Kit.
LED Light Softbox.
Make your videos look like a big production with stock footage (Videoblocks.com).
Konova Motorized Slider.
DJI Ronin 3-Axis Camera Gimbal Review & Test on a Music Video.
DJI Ronin vs CAME-7800 3-Axis Gimbal Comparison.
CAME 7800 3 Axis Camera Gimbal.
KONOVA Master Pan.
Cinematic Lighting using the Sun & Reflector.
Atomos Shogun Review & guide to Vectorscope, Waveform, False Color.
Aputure 7 inch Field Monitor VS-2.
7 inch Camera Monitor Shootout.
Airwheel Electric Unicycle Review & Test for Filmmakers.
How to make a film for $5 | Making of "The Big Wild North".
Cinematic Lighting Tutorial from Ultimate Movie.
Cinematic Camera Movement Tutorial from Ultimate Movie.
Cinematic Film Look Tutorial from Ultimate Movie.
Cinematic Camera Moves with Steadicam & Camera Gimbal.
No-Budget Film Noir Lighting Tutorial by Tom Antos.
Ultimate GH4 kit and Lenses for Video.
DIY Monitor / Camera Cage.
CAME-MINI 3-Axis Gimbal for GH4, A7S, BMPCC - Review & Tests.
On the Set of "The Big Wild North".
Moza 3 Axis Gimbal Review.
Creating locations that don't exist - Filmmaking Tutorial.
Lens Guide for Filmmakers.
Pro Camera Dolly under $1000!!!.
LED Lightsaber.
Silencer Pro - Trigger Controled Follow Focus for Gimbals.
AllSteady-6Pro Camera Gimbal - Review after 2 months of use.
Aputure VS-3 Monitor Review.
Carbon Fiber Slider from CAME-TV.
CAME-MINI 2: Gimbal for GH4 A7S BMPCC.
KineMAX 6K - Camera Review & Tests.
Wireless Focus & Camera Control - Aputure DEC Lens Adapter.
DJI Phantom 3 - Review and Tips.
Aputure Light Storm - High CRI LED Light.
DIY vs Pro Light Diffusion Frame from Digital Juice.
Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial.
Best Headphones - Beats vs Sony vs Audio-Technica vs Sennheiser.
RodeLink vs Sennheiser vs Azden Lav Mic - Range Test.
Wireless Lav Mic Review - RodeLink vs Sennheiser vs Azden.
Color Grading with Magic Bullet Suite 12 (Part 1).
CAME-TV Wireless Video System.
Top 10 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make.
Using LUT's in Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve & Final Cut Pro.
Biggest Mistakes Young Filmmakers Make (Full Length Version).
Sony A7Rii Review & Overheating Fix!.
Portable Solar USB Charger.
Portable USB Battery - Shock & Water Proof!.
Using LUT's in Adobe Premiere CC 2015.
How to create EPIC shots with VFX & stock footage.
Sony A7S II Review After Real World Use.
Widescreen Bars - FREE download!.
Best 3 Axis Camera Gimbal under $1K CAME Single.
Best Studio Monitors (Speakers) for Sound & Music Mixing.
Shooting a Music Video Pt.1: Adorama Pro with Tom Antos.
Shooting a Music Video Pt.2: Adorama Pro with Tom Antos.
How to get that "Film Look" Fast & Free.
Making a Music Video "Never Broken".
Color Grading in Davinci Resolve.
Filmmaking Books.
4th Axis stabilization for camera gimbals - Jockey by TurboAce.
Flycam Flowline 750N Camera Support (15kg to 19Kg).
CAMTREE KIT-100 Camera Cage & Matte Box & Follow Focus.
Pad Prompter - Portable Teleprompter.
Lighting Dozen - Natural Light Cinematography Tutorials.
Bikini Shoot with $3 DIY Reflector - Photo & Video Tutorial.
Sony FS7 Review After Real World Use on a Film.
Sony a6300 Real World Tests & Review.
Blueshape V-Mount Batteries.
4K Video Editing Laptop Upgrade.
2 Day Cine School live with Tom Antos.
NAB Show 2016 Highlights.
FLYCAM HD-3000 Steadycam.
Camtree Galaxy Stabilizer Arm & Vest + HD 3000 Steadycam.
Canon G7X Mark II review.
Archeer Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Cinegears Wireless Video System Ghost Eye 150m.
Film Editing with Tom Antos Part 1 - LIVE!.
Cinegears Wireless Follow Focus System.
Flycam Flowline Placid - Test Shots!.
Best Indie Film Audio Setup with Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic.
Camera Mic Review - Rode VideoMic Pro vs Azden SMX-10.
LED Lights - Thin, Good & Affordable.
To walk or not to walk? Hoverboard / Electric Scooter Review.
Everything you need to know about cameras!.
CAME-TV Argo 3-Axis Gimbal Review.
Sunfire LED Light - Most POWERFUL LED!!!.
AllSteady Motion Camera Gimbal Review.
Moza Lite 2 Camera Gimbal Review.
DJI Phantom 4 Review - Cinematic Aerial Photography.
4K RAW Video Editing Machine for $2K.
CAME-TV Mini 3 Camera Gimbal Review.
Rode VideoMic Pro vs Rode Stereo Pro - on-camera mic comparison.
Best Budget Lav Microphones.
URSA Mini 4.6K - My Rig & Accessories.
My Interview Setup with 2 Wireless Mics & GH4 - 1 man crew!.
URSA Mini 4.6K Review (after real world use).
How to fix a damaged tripod thread - camera repair.
DIY cheap storage for the URSA Mini cameras CFast to SSD Adapter.
Ultimate URSA Mini Rig from LanParte.
Blackmagic Design Shoulder-Mount Kit for the URSA Mini.
CAME-TV URSA Mini Rig.
CAME-TV BlackMagic URSA Mini Rig Pro Kit.
Maxoak V-Mount Batteries.
Cinegears V-Mount Batteries.
Aputure VS-5 Monitor.
iFootage Carbon Fiber Shark Slider.
Solution to IR Pollution - IR ND FIlter Tests.
3-Point Interview Setup with Boltzen Lights (Smallest LED Fresnel).
CAME-TV Prodigy Gimbal Review.
Devin Graham Glidecam Test Footage with URSA Mini 4K.
Best 4K Cameras of 2016 - SHOOTOUT!.
4K Camera Shootout of 2016 - URSA Mini 4.6K, 4K, a6300, G85, GH4.
How To Make A Website - for filmmakers & visual artists.
Interview lighting with Aputure 120t LED Light Dome Softbox.
My Daily Routine - Filmmakers Life.
V Log L GH4 vs External Recorder.
4K GH4 Internal Recording vs External Recording.
Wireless LANC Controller.
Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers.
Cinema Camera Mega Test with Gear Jones.
Xeen vs Rokinon Cine Lenses (Part 1).
Motorized slider timelapse with Varanus SV2.
RC Camera Platform - Eclipse Rover.
$135 PRO Camera Car Mount!.
Film Shoot Tested! Aputure Deity Condenser Microphone - Is it good?.
Latest and Greatest from Aputure - NAB 2017.
The Matrix: Retired (recreating famous movie scenes).
Recreating Hollywood films in your living room: Road To Perdition.
How to get that FILM look FAST!.
"Sin City" on a low budget - Filmmaking Tutorial.
FingaZoom! Focus & Zoom Control.
Best video and photo editing monitor: here's what I bought.
Aputure Amaran AL-M9 - on-camera LED light review.
How to load in your custom color presets & LUT in Adobe Premiere?.
Edge LED Light - Film Shoot Tested!.
Celadon LED Pro - powerful on-camera lights.
Bulletproof lights! Aputure Amaran Tri-8.
GH5 cages and how I use them.
Filmmaker's Wilderness Survival Kit!.
Best tools for calibrating colors of your monitor.
Atoch C2S CFast to SSD Hack for Blackmagic URSA Mini Cameras.
Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops) PowerXND 2000 from Aurora-Aperture.
Applying Effects FAST in Adobe Premiere - editing time-saver.
Building URSA Mini cinema rig.
Bullet Time effect tutorial in Adobe After Effects.
Bullet Time effect tutorial in Adobe After Effects.
Bullet Time effect tutorial in Adobe After Effects.
Most affordable CFast 2.0 cards I've relied on.
GH5 Review! My rig, lenses & custom settings.
GH5 Review Custom Settings and LUT.
Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a6500, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc..
Best 4K Video Camera Shootout of 2017.
Monopod - Why, how & what is my favorite.
Gimbal Shootout: Moza Air vs Feiyu-Tech a2000 vs Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2.
Battle of Telephoto Zooms: 70-200mm f/2.8.
Fosicam makes exciting entry in the 3-axis camera gimbal world.
7 Hacks for Cinematic Videos.
Pro Underwater Camera Rig for less than $300!!!.
DIY Filmmaking Custom Camera Rig for $200 (Sony, Panasonic).
"American Made" Cinematography Breakdown.
Horror film lighting with a single LED (plus a giveaway & more!).
On-camera mic that doubles as boom mic: Azden SGM 250CX.
Stereo & mono microphone with killer features for videography.
Getting perfect exposure and colors everytime.
Light Meters - Why, When and How You Use Them? Filmmaking Tutorial.
Bright, Affordable with Pro Features - Can this ikan Monitor deliver it all?.
My Video Editing MONSTER PC for 2018 - 4K & 6K RAW!.
My Video Editing MONSTER PC for 2018 - 4K & 6K RAW!.
Multi-cam Live Streaming - Tutorial and Pro Gear Set-up.
Sony a7Riii Honestly unHonest Review! .
Camera Goat is a BEAST of a Slider!.
Wireless Dual Lav Mics | Saramonic vs Comica.
600M Ghosteye Wireless Video System | Filmmaking Gear Review.
How and Why You Should Make a No Budget Film.
How and Why You Should Make a No Budget Film.
Film Editing Tips and Techniques | Filmmaking Tutorial.
Film Editing Tips and Techniques | Filmmaking Tutorial.
Turn day into night | Advanced Day for Night Filmmaking Tutorial.
How sound can ruin or save a film | Filmmaking Tutorial.
My Favorite Tripods - Indie Filmmaking and Video.
Perfect Color Match with Different Cameras - Filmmaking Tutorial.
Music For Your Next Film: Good Taste Is All The Talent You Need.
Easy way to fix bad weather in your shots | Sky Replacement Tutorial.
Ultimate Guide to Anamorphic Video & Lenses.
iFootage Shark Slider Mini - Small Motorized Slider for Timelapse & more.
6 Problems with Sony a6500 and How To Fix Them.
Laowa 9mm Lens: Fast | Ultra-Wide | NO Fisheye Distortions.
AndyCine A6 5.7" FHD field monitor - budget price, pro features.
Sigma 16mm & 30mm f1.4 - My Sony a6500 Kit.
Nikon D850 Video Features Review.
BEST 4K Display for Video & Photo Professionals | BenQ SW271 Monitor.
SLR Magic 2x Anamorphot-CINE Lenses - True Anamorphic Indie Filmmaking.
How to Light a Film Like a Cinematographer | Job Shadow.
Game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras | Zhiyun Crane 2 & Free Follow Focus Controller.
How to Shoot Cinematic Interviews in 2 Minutes.
How NOT to crash your drone when shooting video!.
How to Shoot Cinematic Interviews in 2 Minutes | Job Shadow.
Film set inception | United Filmmakers Project - Ep 1.
Battle of Wireless Video Systems | Cheap vs Pro Gear.
Cinematography Breakdown ➡ "Está Rico" Marc Anthony & Will Smith.
United Filmmakers Project - Ep 4. Indie vs Big Budget Filmmaking!.
Moza Air 2 & Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - Perfect Filmmaking Combo!.
Time to quit Adobe Premiere?.
My Desk Tour - Ultimate Filmmaking Editing Station 2018.
Battery Solutions for BMPCC4K.
Cheap Alternative to Rode Mic Windshield | DigitalFoto Micolive Mic Blimp.
Pro Video Production Tools for Filmmakers.
Making of a travel film by Brandon Li "A Catalunya Story".
Is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K Camera still WORTH buying?.
Speedboosters Lens Adapters - M43 Cameras - BMPCC4K.
Crazy long range wireless video kit with multiple cameras.
Best and Worst Lenses for Blackmagic Pocket 4K Camera.
My pimped out camera gimbal! .
Art of Steven Spielberg’s "Oner"?.
Everything you need to know about the Pocket 4K - ISO - Lenses - Adapters - Battery.
Natural Skin Tones Every-time.
Android Controller App for BMPCC4K.
The #VoxAdpocalypse is coming for YOU! | Louder with Crowder.
Jordan B. Peterson | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO).
Jordan B. Peterson | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO).
World's Smallest Wireless Microphone!.
Solar Panels on Our House - One Year In.
Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit.
DIY Home Security on a Budget.
Night Cinematography.
Best 360 VR Camera? Closer look at Insta360 ONE X.
Premiere or Resolve - What is better for video editing?.
7 problems with the BMPCC4K and how to fix them.
Latest Pocket 4K Camera Rig Updates.
Panasonic Lumix S1R Review.
Handles and support for DJI Ronin S / SC - Moza Air 2 - Crane 2.
4 MUST HAVE LENSES for ZCam E2, Pocket 4K, GH5.
HD Viewfinder for Cinematographers - Zacuto Kameleon EVF.
Low Key Lighting.
Budget Anamorphic Lens - Sirui 50mm f1.8 - Review & Test Footage.
ZCam E2 vs Blackmagic Pocket 4K - Answering all your questions!.
7 ways to improve the already amazing Z Cam E2!.
Much More than a Monitor! Portkeys BM5 Touch Screen In Depth.
Super Cheap Anamorphic Video? (Fake it until you make it).
Z Cam E2 F6 - Am I switching from Blackmagic?.
Full Remote Zoom Focus Lens Setup with ATEM Mini.
Framing and Composition with Anamorphic Lenses: Filmmaking Tutorial Part 1.
Editing & Color Grading: Anamorphic Filmmaking Tutorial Part 4.
Cinema camera gimbal rig on a budget!.
Z CAM F6 Rigâž¡ Cage / Grip Remote / V-mount Battery / Wireless Video & Follow Focus.
Panasonic S5 real world examples after 4 months.
Small yet powerful | Shark Slider Nano.

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