planetMitch note: we’re thrilled that Formatt-Hitech chose planet5D for this announcement of their new Firecrest IRND Hyper-Neutral ND Filter! When I talked with Rod Clark from Formatt-Hitech at NAB, he …
Comparing a $1 Lavalier Microphone with a Professional Lav Mic
In any of my training classes, sound is a major discussion point. In the “good old days,” everyone was a master of their craft on set. In today’s world, more …
How to construct a simple compelling video
Ok. Maybe you aren’t interested in making mountain bike films. But this clever video shows you the basics for creating compelling and successful videos. I think it is good for …
Learn the “Wright” Way of Doing Visual Comedy
I wanted to start sharing some interesting articles and videos with you on the craft of creating compelling videos. I am a huge fan of comedy and believe it is …
Vimeo Implements the Copyright Match Service
planetMitch note: this is one of the topics we covered on the planet5D podcast this past week - see what we said! Recently Vimeo introduced a new Copyright Match service …
The opening image: Lensbaby lens is just the tool for the job
I have been a fan of Lensbaby lenses for a number of years now. Prior to “Incident on Marmont Avenue”, I had used Lensbaby lenses only for creating unique, interesting …
Our new go-to light: the Switronix TorchLED BOLT Light
As with most (or likely more accurately, all) independent productions we were balancing time, equipment and cost when planning the shoot on Incident on Marmont Avenue (click the link to …