Pull My Focus

06/21/2022

You're in the middle of an in-depth, deadline-driven edit. Nothing else is on your mind except completing this project but if you don't pay attention to your...

06/02/2022

Breaking down a script for production is a crucial part in making any video, determining what are the various needs like props, actors, and their hair and wardrobe that make up a scene on the day of your shoot.
But there's an additional step that can easily be missed after you fill out your breakdown sheets. We show you a simple scene, a man eating lunch on a park bench, to demonstrate the importance of this step.

Breaking down a script for production is a crucial part in making any video, determining what are the various needs such as props, actors, hair and wardrobe,...

03/17/2022

You have a shot with a large range of tones, from black to white with shades of gray in between. But can your camera capture all of it? How can you tell?

We'll compare the histogram vs the waveform monitor to read the tonal range in your image and compare it to the Dynamic Range of your camera. And we'll learn what those darn terms mean as well.

You have a shot with a large range of tones, from black to white with shades of gray in between. But can your camera capture all of it and how can you tell?...

02/10/2022

Editing with static images or video clips without much to them, make them dynamic with kinetic edits. We show you not only how to make these edits but when and why by explaining how to use the right kinetic moves for that specific shot and image in your edit.

Editing with static images or video clips without much to them, make them dynamic with kinetic edits. We show you not only how to make these edits but when a...

12/10/2021

When you're planning a video shoot, there's a lot to consider, and when that shoot day is on location, even more so. We go over the top 6 question areas you'll want to focus on to ensure your shoot day goes without a hitch.

When you're planning a video shoot, there's a lot to consider, and when that shoot day is on location, even more so. We go over the top 6 question areas you'...

11/09/2021

Sony introduced the ZV-1 mirrorless DSLR in March of 2020 and has targeted video bloggers and web streamers. We have been putting it through its paces for about a year and are very impressed with its performance and price.

We discuss some of the great features of the ZV-1 for vloggers and streamers, such as its amazing product showcase autofocus, as well as a few small issues we have with it.

Sony introduced the ZV-1 mirrorless DSLR in March of 2020 and has targeted video bloggers and web streamers. We have been putting it through its paces for ab...

10/14/2021

You have an idea for a movie, TV Show, or short video and you want to know how to start writing a screenplay for it. Where do I begin? Is my idea fleshed out enough? Do I need any prep? How do I write daily to get it done?

We'll show you how to get started and tips on how to keep track of your progress. We'll also talk about how to jump on the NaNoWriMo bandwagon and how it helped me write a 100-page script in one month.

You have an idea for a movie, TV Show, or short video and you want to know how to start writing a screenplay for it. Where do I begin? Is my idea fleshed out...

09/09/2021

There are 9 essential cuts every editor should know to make compelling videos. We show you what they are and what they look like to give you ideas for your next edit. What's the difference between a "J" and an "L" cut? A hard cut vs a jump cut?

There are 9 essential cuts every editor should know to make compelling videos. We show you what they are and what they look like to give you ideas for your n...

09/01/2021

Gak!

08/17/2021

There is a lot to film set design but one part that's super important is the background and the gak that fills it. We're going to show how to think about your background, what the hell is gak, and tips and tricks to design sets and backgrounds that work for your shot.

There is a lot to film set design but one part that's super important is the background and the gak that fills it. We're going to show how to think about you...

06/25/2021

Onset we use cutting-edge, high-end digital cameras alongside an ancient technology thousands of years old: Knots.

In Grip Knots for film and video, we'll show you the most common knots used on set by grips, electrics, and other departments.

We'll also show you how and why they work so you'll be able to remember how to tie them because you understand what makes that knot unique.

Onset we use cutting-edge, high-end digital cameras alongside an ancient technology thousands of years old: Knots. In Grip Knots for film and video, we'll sh...

06/01/2021

If you want to learn how to crop in OBS, as well as rotate, scale, and use its other Transform Properties, we've got you covered.

Crop, scale, and rotate are common tools in many programs but they're a bit unique in OBS and pretty cool because you can apply them to a live video stream. We'll cover all the transform properties as well as some cool tricks.

If you want to learn how to crop in OBS, as well as rotate, scale, and use its other Transform Properties, we've got you covered. Crop, scale, and rotate are...