Image credits – Pixabay Making short films on a low budget is both challenging and enthralling. However, with the arrival of affordable, high-grade film equipments, making films have never been easier, whether you have a measly, micro-budget or your film is being supported by a big, studio. Some useful tips Incorporate the right elements in […]
The Top 3 Audio Mixers
Image credits – Pixabay An audio mixer is at the heart of a live music performance and is also widely used for recording music in studios. These are consoles or equipments that allow sound from different sources to be mixed into a harmonious and euphonious composition. It is the machine where all the important connections […]
3 Qualities That Make a Great Sound Engineer
Image credits – Pixabay It isn’t easy to become a sound engineer because the discipline isn’t very streamlined and there aren’t too many guides discussing the qualities that make a great sound engineer. A sound engineer is a person who has to deal with the acoustics of a musical video or audio production and is […]
Essentials of Sound Mixing
Image source: Pixabay Use a mono sourceThis might sound like an outrageous suggestion, but the truth is that when it comes to mixing, it is way easier to work with mono than stereo. Why? Humans have two ears, and so stereo appeals as the more natural option – but for sound mixers, it subsequently becomes […]
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Recording Sound
Image source: Pixabay Recording at high volumes Conversational volume works just fine. If you don’t record at this level, what happens is that you will spend a lot of time refining the lower and the mid frequencies. Then when you listen back, you will find that you haven’t paid much attention to the higher frequencies. […]
Recording Sound on a Budget? Which Equipments should be Used?
Image Source: Pixabay.com/ Why you can’t do without quality sound? Whether you are recording music for your indie film, a podcast or a music album video, you can’t ignore the sound. Even when working on low-to-no budget productions, you will have to incorporate the best sound possible for the budget, if you want real impact […]
Best Skin Treatment (Beauty) Plug-ins for Post-Production
Image Source : Wikimedia.org/ Digital beauty treatment and cosmetic fixes Color corrections, removal of skin blemishes, smoothening out the skin imperfections, changing the tonal quality of skin to match the background, the dresses being worn in that scene and to capture the right mood, are some very important duties that a post-production editor will need […]
Ensure Quality Lighting for a Low Budget Film
Image credits – Pixabay Film lighting can be an expensive affair. So if you are planning on a low budget film, then finding out ways to ensure quality lighting on a low budget can be of great help. Here are a few ways in which you can use easily available resources optimally. Natural light is […]
Tips to Add Some Depth to your Cinematography
Image credits – Pixabay Cinematography is one of the pillars of brilliant filmmaking. One of the first things that are taught about cinematography is composition. Composition teaches students about the basic aesthetics of cinematography like, symmetry, weight, energy, color, vertices, and depth. Depth is one of the most important aspects of good cinematography. It is […]
How to Speak to Actors When Directing?
Image source: Wikimedia.org/ Why speaking to actors, is important while directing them? Have you ever felt intimidated by an actor when directing him? Did you feel that he needed to move, look, speak or talk in a certain manner but felt too shy or hesitant to ask him to do exactly as you visualized the […]