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I recently filmed another feature with a very talented friend, Dan Smith.
He asked me for advice on camera and lighting setups. I said I would do my best, but it would still be very beneficial to meet up with Dan and see our methods in action.
So I decided to give it a shot this year.
I met up with Dan and put my equipment into action once more to give it the best shooting experience I could.
I have learned some really cool tricks which may help you to maximize your time on set.
Here is a video of us shooting a short film last night.
You do not have to be a cinematographer and it could be someone else. Anyone in the industry will have a different setup for different types of work.
Check out this article about some basic tips if you are starting out and want to make a more educated decision about what setup you are comfortable with.
http://www.mediadownload.com/2015/02/10/tips-for-a-successful-filmmaking-setup/?utm_source=link_in_posts&utm_medium=publishing&utm_campaign=media&utm_term=film%2F%20poverty%2F%3Fpurdiscussion
This guide to choosing the best film lighting setup for your production is a great way to start.
https://www.lomaxfilms.com/filmmaker-lighting/
My film Lighting for Indie Films focuses on helping filmmakers get the most out of how easy it is to light a film.
I really like that guide. It explains how easy and inexpensive it is to light any type of filmmaking project you want.
Check out the video below for more information!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mQ5FQwOq-A&t=16s
Here is one last tip, and a great source for ideas for using the right kind of film light. It has everything
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