DSLRs, the death of 35mm Adaptors?

Philip Bloom discusses 35mm Adaptors as they compare to the new DSLR's to give video that "film look".

How and Why to Avoid Letterboxing your Videos

Are you videos letterboxed? Shiv Kumar explains how and why to avoid this in this article.

That Elusive Film Look

Everyone wants it but not everyone understands that there is no button that miraculously turns video to film rather, it's a combination of many different things. Here, I try to dissipate the mystery of the coveted film look.

Getting Your HD Videos to show in the Correct Aspect

One would think that of all things, getting your video to show in the correct aspect ratio would be something that just happens. In reality, we find however that this is not the case. The most common problem people seem to have is what I call a “squished” video. A squished video is one where it seems the video is too tall or that it got squished from the sides (pressed in).

Helpful Hints for a Successful Shoot

Owning a great camera and equipment is only half the battle when you begin a shoot. Here's a handy checklist of things you should do before pressing the record button.

Building a Strong Community - What We Can Do

Lessons learned from years of participation in various online communities.

How to make an effective demo reel

Avoid common pitfalls when making a demo. Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good one by considering some of these thoughts...