Indie Action Movie Tutorials Episode 5: Cinematography Part 1 – Focal Length

A tutorial on film fighting techniques and stunts for independent (indie) action movies. In this first sub-series we being to cover some of the basics of cinematography and its applications to the action genre. This indy mogul style film school series will cover basic stage and film fighting, martial arts techniques for movies, basic stunts, camera angles & cinematography, theory behind the action, equipment and much more. Please subscribe! I am John Nguyen and have been acting, directing, producing and action choreographing for several years around Hollywood and the Bay Area. If you are in need of an action choreographer, drop me a line and I may be able to direct you to someone in your area.

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11 Responses to “Indie Action Movie Tutorials Episode 5: Cinematography Part 1 – Focal Length”

  • kanubari says:

    Thanks 1st of all….can you help me out one thing????

    How does the body roll inthe air two three times when the actor kicks….is that a chroma key effect with green rope tied and pulled or is that done by some gymnastic expert who can flip and roll two three times…pls help me..shall be greatful.

  • bestgangstaraper says:

    Good i like it keep it up guys!

  • NewAgeDirector says:

    great video keep up the good work.

  • Cowboyraygun says:

    White balance.

  • tagore4d says:

    Hey guys!, u r really doint it gr8..i love this video..keep it up guys!

  • SuperCrazyManiac4 says:

    When are you uploading the next tutorial?

    This was awesome! I’ve been trying to make a good action movie after i got into after effects (about 1 1/2 year ago), but never could get the good looking scenes! Thank you!

  • H1sMaj3sty says:

    We are faceraping the audience for no reason!

  • Tigerius says:

    You guys are awesome! Thanks for the videos.

  • FYH95SecondAccount says:

    NICE..! This Why Subscribed…!

  • TheMattKinsman says:

    YEsss! i was dying for one on cinematography, I’m always stuffing mine up, good vid and I love the series, keep it up :)

  • DawnsRage says:

    I want to thank you guys for making these videos cause I am a professional martial artist and a film maker and your videos have been helping me a lot. Once I finish my action short I’ll send it to you guys. You guys need more views!

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