The world of documentary film has been revolutionized with the digital age, access to affordable and high-quality camera equipment and online distribution. Now more than ever, people everywhere have access to impressive technology to tell stories. Everyday, new filmmakers are born. But in this age we mustn’t forget the important purpose of documentaries: to show… Continue reading Children of Karni Mata by Adam Ruszkowski
Capture the Imagination by Dan Jobson
Holed up in his forest tree house, a hunter sets a trap for an elusive creature. The time would pass much quicker if he could just finish the story he is writing… Dan’s imaginative short pulls you into a vibrant world through a strong use of composition, color, and movement throughout. Patrick Moreau
Alfie’s Journey by Richard Bailey
A promotional video for Coventry Care, encouraging families to consider foster care for children in need. ‘Alfie’s Journey’ won the award for Best Commercial Film in the FilmConvert Color Up Competition 2015. For me, the colour 100% enhanced the narrative, which is what good grading is all about. Too often colour continuity is overlooked but… Continue reading Alfie’s Journey by Richard Bailey
Arlene Gould – Rollin’ (ft. Lucille Crew)
Tomer Bahat Color Grungy textures and a warm but faded color palette add so much to this already beautifully shot music video. I love the subtle use of effects and color pops to add dimension to the piece, and the overall art direction is fantastic too. It’s a perfect example of using a single location,… Continue reading Arlene Gould – Rollin’ (ft. Lucille Crew)
Le Phantom Du Lac by Philip Bloom
Philip Bloom shares this video from Switzerland, shot on the DJI Phantom 4. Graded with FilmConvert DJI Inspire Preset modified with Premiere Lumetri panel.
Surfing Gailicia, by Alex Levin
Alex Levin shot this film in Spain over the winter months. It features some beautiful aerial photography and natural landscapes. Alex Levin – The Interview For this project I was going for a cool, natural look. We were out in the early morning for most of the shots and I wanted to keep some of… Continue reading Surfing Gailicia, by Alex Levin
The Art of Color Grading by Simon Cade
Simon Cade of DSLRGuide produced a video on the color of grading, entirely graded in FilmConvert. In this episode you’ll learn a little about how to use FilmConvert to create the look that’s right for your film. Those October Sunsets, a candle-lit meal; what do these colors really feel like, and how can you evoke that… Continue reading The Art of Color Grading by Simon Cade