by Trenton Hoshiko | Jan 15, 2024 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Lighting
String Light Cinematography Tips String light cinematography is something I’ve been excited to make a video about for quite a while now, because I think they are a LOT of fun to work with! Using string lights can be a cheap, simple and effective way to add depth... 
by Trenton Hoshiko | Dec 15, 2023 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Equipment Overview, Lens
Tilta Focus Gear Rings Overview & Examples Tilta Focus Gear Rings – Thoughts and Usage Tilta Focus Gear Rings are a great tool if you are looking to replace clip/clamp on style follow focus lens gears. These flexible plastic rings are stretched (do this... 
by Trenton Hoshiko | Jul 1, 2023 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Equipment Overview, Lighting, Micro Budget Cinematography
Godox 37 Inch Octabox Overview This week I talk about the VERY affordable Godox 37 Inch Octabox! I really like this modifier because it is a good kit, that packs up really small, makes a large soft source, AND is inexpensive. The only real downside is that the 1st... 
by Trenton Hoshiko | May 25, 2023 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Equipment Example, Equipment Overview, Lighting
Aputure Lantern Overview and Examples The Aputure Lantern provides convenient, easy to setup, and gorgeous soft light, all at a reasonable price. Recently, I did some videos about using a paper lantern for soft lighting, and let me tell you, THIS Aputure Lantern is... 
by Trenton Hoshiko | May 17, 2023 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Equipment Example, Lighting
Paper Lantern Filmmaking Examples – Video Recently I posted a video about using paper lanterns for cinematography and a guide on how to do get them setup. (Watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXsI3pmLfig) This video is more examples of the... 
by Trenton Hoshiko | May 11, 2023 | Cinematography, Cinematography Blog, Lighting, Micro Budget Cinematography
The CHEAPEST Lantern Setup For Filmmakers Lanterns are a great tool for create soft and omnidirectional sources for your film’s lighting! The globe shape of a lantern offers soft 360 degree lighting, they can help add general light to spaces, and they create...