Commercial Videography Workshop
The Black Film Guild’s Commercial Videography Workshop – Part 1 brought together aspiring filmmakers for a hands-on deep dive into cinema camera operation and professional on-set technique. Participants left with new skills, real-world insight, and the confidence to shoot high-quality client promos.
Nature Meets Craft: Highlights from Our Wildlife Scavenger Hunt at Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt came alive as over 30 creatives joined the Black Film Guild’s Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, capturing local fauna through the lens of Canon’s high-end L-series superzooms. From graceful egrets to darting squirrels, the event blended hands-on technical training with the thrill of nature photography in one unforgettable afternoon.
Behind the Scenes at Our Free Photography & Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
Our FREE Photography & Documentary Filmmaking Workshop wasn’t just another event—it was a vibrant launchpad, nurturing both creative skill and community bonds. We’re so proud of every participant—here’s to continued storytelling, meaningful visuals, and the voices yet to capture.
Secret to RAW photography
People have been asking me how do I take a raw photo from flat to magical. In this video I show the first step to understanding RAW photography and demonstrate its power. It is a fast video and if you blink you may miss it! https://youtu.be/UDaJn6WecUk
How to get proper exposure?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MESL_Ke1xaQ I want to make sure you understand what good exposure looks like and how to achieve it. Let's dive into a few examples in the video above. In later videos, we can get into proper exposure using LOG format. Gear used: C300 Mark II: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1134579-REG/canon_0635c002_eos_c300_mark_ii.html/BI/20772/KBID/16377 Manfrotto 504HD: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683561-REG/Manfrotto_504HD_535K_504HD_Head_w_535_3_Stage.html/BI/20772/KBID/16377 Rode Shotgun: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367747-REG/Rode_NTG_2_NTG_2_Battery_or_Phantom.html/BI/20772/KBID/16377
Green Screen Basics: What you need!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlV-k4FNz5Y Here are all the basics you need when you are setting up a greenscreen. We go into detail about how to key out the green screen and make sure your background and talent are seperated. After this short tutorial you will know how to matte a greenscreen in Premiere Pro.
