Posing can be intimidating, we know. Before your subject steps on set, try to initiate a friendly, casual conversation. Asking the model about themselves can help them loosen up and make a connection. This applies to professional and non-professional talent. To give...

Stop-action involves freezing movement, or suspending a subject in motion. This effect requires a fast shutter speed, which allows less light to hit the sensor. If a photographer wants to freeze motion, other settings may need to compensate for the loss of light to...

LineLineYou can’t underestimate the power of line in a composition. Lines can be used to create horizons, draw boundaries, or create patterns. Lines that converge towards each other create an illusion of perspective, guiding the viewer’s eye into the composition....

Production team members often use specific terms to describe light position and purpose. If you’d like to be more familiar and comfortable with lighting on set, you’ll need to learn how to describe lighting. Here’s some of the basics so you can communicate and learn...