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Fashion Film Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at night, in two distinct locations in Manhattan, without falling per...
Tabletop B-Roll BTS

Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
This video was inspired by seeing how some of our favorite content creators have been using in their production workflows. Whether doing an unboxing or creating a cooking channel, compact Flex light are awes...
Pre-Production Tips

Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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...
How to Shoot B-Roll with Caleb Wojcik

3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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...
4 Elements of Lighting

Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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...
Lighting for Horror Film

Versatile Lighting for Horror Films

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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...
Interview Setup for Filmmaking - BTS 1

Affordable 1-Light Interview Setups

Jem Schofield
Lighting Tips
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

Jem Schofield
Lighting Tips
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

Jem Schofield
Lighting Tips
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...
Sport Hype Video Behind the Scenes

Creating a Sports Hype Video

Matt Hernandez
Lighting Tips
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...
Filmmaking with LEDs Still (4)

Using Flex LEDs as Practicals for Cinematic Shots

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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...
Green Screen Essentials

Mastering the Art of Green Screen

Jem Schofield
Lighting Tips
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...
#filmmakerfriday Bittersweet Creative BTS 5

#FilmmakerFriday with Bittersweet Creative

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Lighting Tips
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

#FilmmakerFriday with Story & Heart

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Lighting Tips
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. ...
Running Wild Media for #filmmakerfriday

#FilmmakerFriday with Running Wild Media

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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...
The Delivery Men for #FilmmakerFriday

#FilmmakerFriday with the Delivery Men

Team Westcott
Lighting Tips
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,...
Bright Background - Portrait with Net

How to Modify Bright Backgrounds with a Scrim Net

Joel Grimes
Lighting Tips
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...
Final Image captured with the Book Light Kit (1)

5 Ways to Use the Book Light Kit

Jem Schofield
Lighting Tips
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...
Final Image 1 with Fill

5 Ways to Use the Scrim Jim DP Kit

Jem Schofield
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

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Lighting Tips
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...
Marcus Johannes Flex

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

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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 ...
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