We all know that the Oculus rift is a main figure in VR future technology right now, but did you know that a much-needed accessory is already in its prototype phase? It won't be much longer until we're all finger painting, playing super hero, or lifting virtual...
Normally I don’t do equipment reviews on my blog. I’m not that good at gear talk, so I leave that to the pros. This piece of full spectrum video production equipment is so useful and exciting I have to share. The eMotimo Spectrum is the most versatile piece of video...
Producing videos today gives us a myriad of equipment choices. Experience with the output of different camera and lens combinations gives video producers and filmmakers an incredible amount of control over the look and feel. Contrast, color, focus, and highlight...
Why Build a Studio Cyc Wall? Commercial advertising photographers use a cyc wall for professional lighting and no horizon line. This article is about how to build a commercial photography studio cyclorama. Imagine being inside an empty egg. There you are, surrounded...
Many of my clients and friends know that I have been producing a web series with Translumin Productions. For the readers here on Liquid Lumens, this is the first mention of the comedy web series - Fray for All. As of now, the web series production is operating as a...
Making motion pictures has always encountered the challenge of how to make a camera movement through space and record the way we see. Normally, when we see shaky motion, it appears unnatural to the eye. Not including modern Michael Bay style or Blair Witch Project of...
We have been shooting with some great new film gear lately. Three axis gimbals for silky smooth motion control. Vintage lenses with cine modifications for sexy organic filmic looks. Remote motorized focus and zoom gears. And with all the new tools, we've been very...