No Film School

No Film School stands as a premier global community for filmmakers, video creators, and independent artists. It serves as a platform where filmmakers share knowledge and expertise—no formal film education necessary. Regardless of our backgrounds in film education, we all come together for a common goal: to build lasting and innovative careers in an ever-evolving industry.

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DZOFilm Now Offers Innovative 0°, 90° and 360° Probe Lens For Your Creative Positioning

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

DZOFilm’s X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lensWhile the announcement of DZOFilm’s X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lens certainly left many creative DPs and cinematographers feeling excitement for this type of cinematography unlocked with probes, the original launch only saw a forward-facing direct view. To add to your cinematography arsenal, DZOFilm has now formally announced two new 90° and 360° tube variations that are set to be available individually or as part of a kit with all three attachments.
Fish Out Your Creativity With These Two Wholly Unique Fisheye Zoom Lenses From Venus Optics

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

The second fisheye zoom that we’re going to explore is this Venus Optics Venus 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens. Designed to add expansive 180° views to your video content using the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens from Venus Optics and your ARRI PL-mount camera.
Keep Your Smartphone Steady and Secure With This Helpful AI Tracking Gimbal Stabilizer

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

Hohem iSteady M7 AI Tracking Smartphone Gimbal StabilizerIs smartphone filmmaking back? With Danny Boyle using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 28 Years Later, and custom iPhones being used for the POV shots in F1, we’re once again required to discuss whether smartphone filmmaking is the true way of the future.
No Need for a Capture Card With the 4K60p YoloCam S7 Streaming Camera

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

Appropriately, perhaps, called the “YoloCam”, this S7 model really exemplifies the “you only live once” mentality as it doesn't waste time or mess around with any of the usual burdens that come with streaming or video recording. A MFT streaming camera with an interchangeable lens mount, it’s actually quite capable for its price point and could be a great option for streamers looking for quick and easy production, but also know a bit about video quality and want the higher specs and a nicer lens.
Venus Optics Venus 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

Let's explore this unconventional technique. You don’t have a choice!Second Person POV: DefinitionThe second-person point of view is a narrative voice (or style) that addresses the reader directly using the pronouns you, your, and yours, thereby breaking the fourth wall. This unique perspective makes reading an immersive experience, immediately placing the reader in the narrative as either the protagonist or a specific character being addressed. But what is so special about it?
Does Your Camera Need This HDMI-to-Fiber Upgrade from Kondor Blue?

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

Kondor Blue Fletch Fiber Module SystemThat’s the statement made in Kondor Blue’s product release video for the company’s new Fletch Fiber Module System: “Your camera needs this HDMI-to-Fiber upgrade.” And while a good therapist might help you understand that you don’t need anything, it’s understandable why you might want this upgrade.
Save Nearly $1,000 on the SmallHD ULTRA 7 Bolt 6 RX 750 Monitor

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

SmallHD ULTRA 7 Bolt 6 RX 750 MonitorAs far as good deals go, nearly $1,000 off of anything these days is an insane offer. Now available on B&H, the SmallHD ULTRA 7 Bolt 6 RX 750 Monitor is on sale for just $3,599, down from its original $4,499 price point. And because sales do come and go, if you’re interested in this ultra-bright monitor with wireless control as an ideal option to add to your production rig, you might be wise to act fast.
DJI Warns That “Time is Ticking” Towards Possible Drone Ban in 6 Months

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

For those who have been following the ongoing story of a potential DJI drone ban (a story that has had many twists and turns over the past several months), we have some new information to share. DJI has shared a new post on the company’s official blog that outlines how “time is ticking for a DJI audit” and that we’re now just six months out from an NDAA deadline that could ultimately decide the fate of this DJI drone ban.
SmallHD ULTRA 7 Bolt 6 RX 750 Monitor

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

How The iPhone Solved A Problem on the 'F1' Set F1 cars are notoriously fast and lightweight. They whip around corners and hit top speeds and g-forces that really only fighter jets can match. So when Joseph Kosinski was hired to direct the F1 movie coming off of Top Gun: Maverick, he had a really good foundation for how to capture something moving at those speeds. Kosinski’s filmmaking philosophy is built on authenticity.
Blackmagic Cloud Now Automatically Backs Up While You Sleep

1 week ago | nofilmschool.com | Jourdan Aldredge

With Blackmagic Design offering a large number of products these days, it can sometimes be a lot of work to sift through all of the updates that the company announces for its various cameras, software, and tools. Yet, every once in a while, an update comes out that is actually pretty game-changing. If you’re a Blackmagic Cloud user, or potentially one someday, then this is big news for you.