Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
The Infamous Mirror Shot: How Filmmakers Make Cameras Disappear
Learn how filmmakers deal with and remove visible cameras when shooting mirror shots with these filmmaking hacks. In art and literature, there are many timeless themes that …
Editor James K. Crouch on Editing a Feature Film During COVID
We chat with editor James K. Crouch about what he learned from editing the Tribeca feature film 12 Mighty Orphans during COVID-19 lockdowns. One of the highlights …
The 5 Genre Filmmaking Elements Every Rom-Com Needs
Let’s explore the filmmaking elements every rom-com needs to be successful, focusing on different writing, lighting, and editing techniques.
14 Video Editing Tips for Cutting a Documentary
From file management to lower thirds, these fourteen video editing tips will help you shape your documentary film.
10 Filmmaking News Sites You Should Visit Everyday
Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news, trends, and tutorials by bookmarking these essential filmmaking websites.
The Variety of Cameras Used at the SXSW Film Festival 2021
We chat with the filmmakers of the 2021 SXSW Film Festival to explore the variety of they cameras used and why.
How a Video About Cooking Meat Changed My View of Filmmaking
Let’s explore the multiple tiers of filmmaking, where you currently fit in, and how you can break into the next level of your craft.
A Look into the Cameras Used at Sundance Film Festival 2021
We chat with the filmmakers of Sundance 2021 to explore what cameras, lenses, and gear they used and why. Let’s dive in.
From Filming to Editing: Should You Still Be Shooting in 1080?
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons for filming, editing, and uploading footage in 1080p in comparison to 4K.
5 Edit-Friendly Tips Every Filmmaker Should Know
From cutaways to framing, let’s examine five filmmaking methods that can enable you to shoot like an editor.
What is Mumblecore? A Guide to this Indie Film Genre
The lure of Mumblecore: A look into the naturalistic, DIY styles of this influential subgenre of independent film. At what I would assume to have been a …
5 Principles of Documentary Filmmaking to Use on Your Next Film
Turn your documentary gear and skills into tools for narrative short and feature filmmaking. Dive in for more details.