Tagged Filmmaking

Run-and-gun filmmaking is common in the fast-moving commercial and broadcast video industry. The key to pulling off these quick, small crew shoots is by nailing pre-production. Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturi...

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturing cinematic b-roll in essentially any environment. The San Diego-based filmmaker and educator has a ton of experience shooting different styles of content. Caleb has shot weddin...

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted hundreds of workshops around the globe and operate the immersive M...

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set. Finding quick and versatile gear is a big priority to keep the shoot running smoot...

Affordable 1-Light Interview Setups

Jem Schofield is a producer, director, DP, and the founder of the educational site theC47. Through his channel, Jem shares his knowledge of practical production techniques and offers insider peeks at the latest...

Behind the Scenes with Flex Drum Softbox

Behind the Scenes with the Flex Drum Softbox

In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Drum Softbox. The Flex Drum is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create ...

Flex Collapsible China Cube - Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes with the Flex China Cube

In this behind the scenes look, filmmaker and producer Jem Schofield offers an overview of the Flex Cube modifier. The is an awesome new solution for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to create soft ove...

Creating a Sports Hype Video

Matt Hernandez

Renowned sports photographer Matt Hernandez has always had an interest in shooting video. When the coach of local McCracken County High School football team mentioned a need for a hype video, Matt seized the op...

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

Lighting Tips, Reviews

Kyle Johnston, KJ Creative director and filmmaker, recently embarked on a project to capture the history and essence of craft distilleries. While preparing for the shoot, Kyle recognised the need to have lighti...

Mastering the Art of Green Screen

Implementing the art of green screen (or blue screen) into your video productions can be extremely useful. Background composites aren't just for sci-fi scenes or exotic locations - they are useful in common int...

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#FilmmakerFriday with Bittersweet Creative

Welcome to #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott."I wonder how many people have felt like I do: increasingly numb to statistics and paralyzed by awareness campaigns rath...

#FilmmakerFriday with Story & Heart

Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. Story & Heart is a global community of filmmakers on a mission to help everyone tell amazing stories with video....

#FilmmakerFriday with Running Wild Media

Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. Running Wild Media is a Toledo-based production team comprising of Alex Goetz (director and cinematographer) and Justin G...

#FilmmakerFriday with the Delivery Men

Introducing #FilmmakerFriday, where you can meet filmmakers that inspire Team Westcott. The Delivery Men are an Austin-based production team comprising of Joe Simon (director and DP), Hussain Pirani (director,...

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

Joel Grimes

Have you ever had trouble shooting in full sun? It's often hard to know if you should be exposing for your subject's face or for the stunning and bright background behind them. Luckily, world-renowned commerci...

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5 Ways to Use the Book Light Kit

Featuring Westcott Page! a high-end customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for narrative and interview video productions. This is a must-have kit for filmmakers, directors of photography, run...

5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit

Gear Guides, Lighting Tips

Featuring a unique and customizable design, provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go filmmakers, directors of photography, run-and-gun shooters, gaffers, and cinematographers. The DP Kit was developed...

SNL Video Production with Westcott Lighting

Using a Silver Bounce Umbrella on Major Productions

As the Director of Photography for Saturday Night Live's Film Unit, Alex Buono has had the ability to "play" with lots of different lighting equipment, finding the best options for illuminating a massive variet...

Real Deal Review: Flex 10″ x 10″ LED Mat

Reviews

In the latest Real Deal Review, Los Angeles-based filmmaker Marcus Johannes discusses the versatility of the Flex 10" x 10" Daylight LED Mat while shooting in the Eastern Sierra Mountain Range.The Westcott ...

Capturing Memorable Wedding Cinemagraphs with the Ice Light

Jim Schmelzer