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Posterize Time , Slow Shutter and Step Printing

Chung Dha Lam November 28, 2023

I’ve noticed a lot of misconceptions around these techniques and want to teach them properly and analyze different shots on how to achieve them. Many think this is the style of Christopher Doyle, however if you really follow his cinematography, it’s not a common technique he uses outside his works with Wong Kar Wai. The […]

Do you need a Teleprompter?

Chung Dha Lam October 31, 2023

This video we test a simple phone clamp setup which allows you to use your phone as a teleprompted without buying an expensive teleprompter. It is a very easy diy / build just using a magic arm with a phone clamp. Phone clamp – https://amzn.to/497z7C1 Magic Arm – https://amzn.to/3FzDqsa Free teleprompter app – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/parrot-teleprompter/id1010384663

DIY Mini Camera Saddle

Chung Dha Lam August 24, 2023

While working on filmsets I notice we often have an issue where the Cinesaddle is too tall and often rely on putting down a sandbag to prop up the camera. However the main issue is that sandbag are quite heavy and not every furniture could handle the weight and also a heavy camera on top. […]

Adobe Premiere Pro Callout.

Chung Dha Lam May 2, 2023

Having seen several tutorials online that showed the wrong way of making the callout like using shapes and masking, the quickest and easiest way to do it is with the write-on effect, as most people don’t know you can easily make straight lines also. As most don’t know the there are bezier handles that causes […]

Adobe Premiere Pro Backgrounds.

Chung Dha Lam April 23, 2023

Easy quick tutorial showing you several easy ways to make backgrounds inside of Adobe Premiere Pro and even an animated background you can easily make in no time. This video made with: Screenflow – https://youtu.be/MgdN1300mzQ Macbook Pro M1 – https://amzn.to/41RAksQ Rode Videomic Go II – https://amzn.to/3Aku29t Check out my Adobe Premiere Pro Effects tutorials here: […]

DIY Clapperboard Mods

Chung Dha Lam December 24, 2022

Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, this here is my clapperboard that I DIY modded it to have a lot of improvements so it can be used on set avoiding a lot of issues, but also make certain things faster. Under here is just a very basic and affordable clapperboard you can easily buy from Amazon […]

DIY 180 Orbit camera rig

Chung Dha Lam January 12, 2022

I recently built this DIY 180 orbit rig from available camera accessories. To make shots like this. You might think why not just use a turntable, well I don’t like the look of only the product spinning while the background is static. While moving the camera around the subject gives a much more dynamic look […]

Export DCP in Adobe Premiere Pro for festival / contest / theater

Chung Dha Lam November 15, 2021

If you are trying to enter your film into certain festivals or contest, you might have encountered rules about DCP delivery. DCP means Digital Cinema Package and there are certain requirement you should follow to make pass the regulations and also enable playing in theater without any issues. DCP Aspect Ratios Flat 1.85:1 = 1998×1080 […]

How to make a DIY Deakinizer lens

Chung Dha Lam November 11, 2021

Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here! In this video I am going to show you how to make a DIY Deakinizer lens, but first for those who don’t know what a Deakinizer is. The Deakinizer is a special modified lens commissioned by Roger Deakins. Main look of this lens is a spot focus with zoom blur […]

How to write a 48 hour film project screenplay

Chung Dha Lam October 16, 2021

In this video we cover how to quickly build a story for a for a 48hour film project, where you finish making a short film within 48hours, as time is at the essence you don’t want to be stuck thinking of a story to script for too long and not have enough time to finish […]

5 beginner script writing mistakes

Chung Dha Lam October 14, 2021

Hey Filmmakers, Chung Dha here! This video covers 5 beginner script writing mistakes that I have personally encountered in past projects, working with students and beginning filmmakers. First is not writing a story. You might think everybody should know how to write a story, but many have not even questioned: what makes a story, a […]

Screenplay format basics in Google Docs

Chung Dha Lam October 7, 2021

Hey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, this video we covering the basics of a screenplay format, first of all you don’t need to have a script softwares and any writing program can be used, personally I am using Google Docs because it’s free and its easy to share the files to cast and crews in different […]

Why you need a wireless monitor?

Chung Dha Lam February 1, 2021

Hey filmmakers Chung Dha here, I have worked on film sets where we have a video village with wireless monitors and these really help out in many ways to smoothening the workflow on set, compared to working on sets where there are none. As time is money and anything that can help you wrap up […]

Why You should rent camera gears

Chung Dha Lam December 6, 2020

Have no experience renting camera’s and fear it will cost you a lot or that you won’t have enough time to use the gear. In this video I explain my experience with renting camera gears and what you can expect in renting and also the money you need to set aside for it. Check out […]

GoPro Hero 9 intro tutorial in Adobe Premiere Pro plus free intro download

Chung Dha Lam October 19, 2020

Learn how to make your own GoPro Intro inside of Adobe Premiere Pro with this tutorial video. If you are here for the download follow the instructions below. You can use the intro on any of your own videos, just please don’t republish the intro standalone itself as your own work. Check out my Adobe […]

How to improve talking to camera on Youtube

Chung Dha Lam September 29, 2020

Last few videos I change up how I talk to a camera and greatly improve how I spoke but also to sound less boring on camera. Older videos I often freestyle talked about a certain topic as often I talk about things I know, however the issue is that I talk for a long periods […]

4K DCI vs 4K UHD explained

Chung Dha Lam September 24, 2020

Are you wondering what is the difference of 4k DCI, Cinema 4k, C4k, 4k and UHD? In this video I will explain the differences and certain camera issues, but also some good reasons why you would want to film in Cinema 4k or in UHD and possible things you might want to check on your […]

Davinci Resolve how to add black bars

Chung Dha Lam September 23, 2020

This Quick Davinci Resolve Tutorial video we are showing you how to add black bars or letterboxing the proper way without needing to crop every video individually. For more Davinci Resolve Tutorials click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAdjMWVKvc3DQZZw-0x6K8eeIb9qnIVRx #davinciresolve #letterboxing #chungdha Check out my Adobe Premiere Pro Effects tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAdjMWVKvc3B2SqrDQB-r5EMxyrn29h6z Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro – http://goo.gl/k2EagF […]

Top 10 Cinema Camera can buy for less than $1000 USD

Chung Dha Lam September 20, 2020

This video we are checking 10 cinema camera you can buy less / under $1000 USD. As there been many cinema camera from many years ago and this year 2020 there been many new releases with bigger resolutions, so the older cameras are becoming more affordable especially finding then used on the 2nd hand market. […]

White Screen Rode Wireless Go

Chung Dha Lam September 11, 2020

This quick video we are going to show you how to get the white screen feature in the Rode Wireless Go and how to get the black screen back. This white screen feature is to help with viewing the screen under bright sunny days, however this hidden feature is not written in the manual and […]

Combine Rode Wireless Go with a Recorder to make a wireless audio recorder

Chung Dha Lam August 24, 2020

I am not talking about putting a recorder on the camera with the receiver, but actually a recorder with the transmitter. This give a more secured setup plus added benefit is having more audio setting to dial in the perfect audio levels. Rode Wireless Go – https://amzn.to/31k3B2W Rode Lavalier Go – https://amzn.to/31jXyeB Tascam DR-05 – […]

Easy 3D Film Strip in Adobe Premiere Pro tutorial

Chung Dha Lam July 13, 2020

Learn to make a quick and easy film strip entirely in Adobe Premiere Pro and no PNG overlay needed. All is done using standard effects to generate the film strip and not even need to draw the perforations. Check out my Adobe Premiere Pro Effects tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAdjMWVKvc3B2SqrDQB-r5EMxyrn29h6z Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro – http://goo.gl/k2EagF […]

Pro-Mist Filter Look Davinici Resolve Tutorial

Chung Dha Lam May 26, 2020

This video we replicate the feel of using a Pro-mist filter look effect inside of Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve, which adds a nice glow to bright areas of the image and can give a more romantic dreamy look to the video and be very useful for romantic scenes or wedding or fashion videos. Check out […]

Pro-Mist Glow Effect Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorial