How To

Tutorials and how to's for shooting, lighting, editing cinematography and more.

How to Get Correct Exposure

June 30, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 5 Comments

How to Use a Quick Release Plate Without Tools

June 23, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 4 Comments

My Color Correction Workflow

June 17, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 10 Comments

Lighting Tutorial: How to Create Dramatic Back Lighting

June 10, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 0 Comments

How to Turn Any Bag Into a Camera Bag

May 19, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 3 Comments

The Studio Part 4: New Studio Lighting and Setup

March 25, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 13 Comments

Affordable DIY Camera Cage

March 10, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 9 Comments

Minimal Hondo Garage Rigs

February 26, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 6 Comments

Turning Your Camera Into a Mini Canon C100

February 24, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 20 Comments

Gear Insurance: Best Solutions, Tips and Tools

January 14, 2015 by Caleb Pike — 32 Comments

Learn about the best gear insurance options for your video or photo gear.

A7s and GH4 Music Video Production Breakdown

December 9, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 25 Comments

Corporate Shoot Behind the Scenes: GH4 Shoot Breakdown

November 18, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 27 Comments

4 Reasons Why I Do Not Recommend Nikon Cameras for Video

October 28, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 39 Comments

5 Skills That Will Make You a More Valuable Filmmaker

October 21, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 3 Comments

Filters for Video Part I: Filter Types and Uses

September 16, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 11 Comments

Sony A7s Custom Eyecup Tutorial

September 6, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 5 Comments

The Studio Part 3: How to Setup a Video Studio

August 5, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 26 Comments

Production Gear Packing for a Two Day Shoot

July 28, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 3 Comments

Color Correcting and Grading GH4 Video

May 30, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 22 Comments

Using Two Lens Gears on a Zoom Lens

May 27, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 2 Comments

Video Shows Us Why Getting Your Key Light Right is Critical

May 16, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 5 Comments

8 Terrible Camera Rig Ideas

May 15, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 9 Comments

Custom DSLR Cinema Rig

April 29, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 22 Comments

Turn Your Photo Lenses Into a Cinema Lens Set

April 23, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 58 Comments

Quick Canon EOS-M Behind the Scenes Podcast Setup

April 22, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 4 Comments

How to Build a Custom EVF/Monitor Mount

April 15, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 42 Comments

Supporting the Sensor: The Missing “Film Look” Element

April 9, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 13 Comments

My Rig Setup for NAB Coverage

April 2, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 33 Comments

8 Ways to Boost Income When Work is Slow

April 1, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 21 Comments

How to get 2 Cameras, 2 Lenses, and 2 Tripods for under $3000

March 20, 2014 by Caleb Pike — 10 Comments