How to Make Event Footage More Cinematic
Most of us are capable of capturing cinematic looks on narrative productions. But what about event footage? Here’s how to get great results at your next freelance …
5 Top Habits Shared By Successful Directors
Great directors are not all cut from the same cloth, but the most successful of them share these five habits.
4 Tools Every DP Should Own Before Buying Their First Camera
Before you rush out to buy your first fancy camera, make sure you’re prepared for battle with these four tools every DP should have in their kit.
Color Grading Tips For ‘Mixed Camera’ Projects
Using footage from different types of cameras can make color grading a challenge. Here are some tips to make the process easier.
The 3 Most Important Tasks For A Director During Pre-Production
Most directors believe the majority of their work is done on set or in editing. In reality, much of the director’s job is performed during pre-production.
3 Reasons Why Less Is More When Directing Talent
Amateur directors often overcompensate for their lack of experience by overdirecting their actors. Here are some ways to take a more subtle approach.
3 Basic Tips for Creating Soft Light
Soft light can give you top-notch results when shooting talent, but many amateur DPs struggle with the basics. Use these illuminating tips to soften your shadows on …
Workflow Tip: Use DaVinci Resolve To Translate Projects
DaVinci Resolve is best known for color grading, but it’s also great for translating project files from multiple software platforms. Here’s how it’s done!
4 Mistakes Nearly Every Director Makes on Set
Experienced film directors understand how difficult it can be to complete a feature. Here are four mistakes that can make the task even harder.
How To Make The Most Out Of Compound Clips In Final Cut Pro X
In this post I’ll show you five ways to use compound clips to dramatically improve your editing experience.
Use Smart Collections To Sort Mixed Format Footage in FCPX
Save yourself a ton of time when dealing with a mixed format project by using Smart Collections in FCPX.
Color Grading Quick Tip: Keyframing In DaVinci Resolve
Keyframing isn’t the most enjoyable part of the coloring process. However, DaVinci has a tool that can make keyframing your footage a lot easier.