TikTok has become the go-to search engine for many people, a trend that has been reported by the New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post and many other outlets. This social media app has become one of the top places to find answers to questions and learn new skills. For example, there are many Sony filmmakers out there teaching on TikTok. We’ve gathered five accounts to check out if you’d like to learn more about filmmaking. And to learn even more about photography and Sony gear, follow @sonyalpha on TikTok to keep up with the latest from the Alpha Universe.

Five fabulous accounts to follow if you want to learn more about filmmaking.

Edward Crockett - @justedwardcrockett

Edward Crockett has dedicated his entire TikTok account to teaching his followers about filmmaking. From explaining white balance and shutter speed to lighting setups that lend themselves to a cinematic vibe; his account has it all. And with nearly 20K followers, we’d say he’s found a niche! Crockett’s go-to camera for his film work is the Sony FX3. 

Splycehouse - @splycehouse

Splycehouse is a video production team made up of directors, cinematographers, producers and editors. Their team shares a ton of knowledge on TikTok. On their account, you’ll hear from different perspectives of the video production team. Their account is great for learning how to make the most epic films on your Sony camera. 

Kitty Marie - @atolavisuals

Kitty is a video producer for social media content creation. She frequently works with brands to put together high-quality videos for their social media marketing. She shares practical tips for those looking to create specifically for apps like TikTok and Instagram. For example, she shares the best setup to shoot vertical video and shows results from the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master.

Jaydon Nguyen - @jdonswrld

Jaydon Nguyen is a videographer who creates short, cinematic videos. He shares behind the scenes videos and informational content on his TikTok account. For example, in the video below, a viewer asked him what his camera setup was and he explained that he always shoots on the Sony Alpha 7 III. Be sure to check out his account! 

Noah Fainer - @NoahFainer

Noah Fainer is a video producer based in Toronto, Canada. His TikTok is intended to share content that will help others improve their videography. In his short videos, he very clearly breaks down a specific topic, from the basic definition to how to implement it in your filmmaking. In the video below he is discussing how to make the most out of shooting in Sony S-log 2. He even goes into his Sony menu in the video and walks through how to set up filming in S-log 2. We love how thorough he is in his videos.