Lights, Camera, Vision: A Conversation with Filmmaker Roy Zetisky
In the ever-evolving world of cinematography, few names stand out quite like Roy Zetisky. A visionary filmmaker and master of…
Behind The Lens With Sports Filmmaker Jacques Grobler
In the realm of sports, where extraordinary moments unfold and athletic prowess takes centre stage, creating captivating sports films that…
Orms x Canon Simola Hillclimb 2023 Competition Winner, Dan Walsh, on His Love for Cinematography
The Simola Hillclimb is an annual motorsport event held in Knysna, South Africa that attracts some of the world’s most skilled and daring racing drivers. Set in Knysna, the racecourse…Continue Reading →
Jessie Zinn on the importance of telling stories that inspire hope
Raw and honest, Jessie Zinn‘s work grabs you by the lapels and forces you to sit up and listen. Having…
Female Filmmakers Dominating The Film And Cinematography Industry
Historically the film and cinematography industry has been dominated by men. The lack of diversity in the film industry is…
Manipulating The Cinematic Frame For More Effective Visual Storytelling
As stated in our blog post on aspect ratios, both the size and composition of the cinematic frame impact the effectiveness and power of the video contained therein. In the…Continue Reading →
Why Understanding Aspect Ratios Will Make You A Better Filmmaker
Both the size and composition of a video’s frame impact the effectiveness and power of the image contained therein. While…
Director Marlon Du Plooy On How He Pulled Off His "Oner" Short Film
In December 2021, we ran a competition with DJI where we asked local filmmakers to pay homage to the historic…
Win The All-New DJI RS 2 Gimbal | #OrmsDJIOneTakeWonder Challenge
The Oner. The Long Take. The Continuous Shot. Popularised by legends of cinema such as Hitchcock, Tarkovsky and Alfonso Cuaron, and used most notably in films such as “Birdman” and…Continue Reading →
Felix Studios & Lionel Smit Remind Us What Creativity Is Really About
Felix Studios is a powerhouse team of local producers who provide a comprehensive offering of bespoke film, animation, design and…