Posts Tagged ‘techniques’
The Kuleshov Effect and Its Impact on the Viewer’s Emotions
Let’s explore everything you need to know about the Kuleshov Effect and how it impacts the viewer’s emotions.
The Flashback Sequence Effects Tool Kit
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about producing and editing effective flashback sequences
5 Tips for Building Better Cinematic Suspense
Get your audience on the edge of their seat! Check out the 5 shot types that will drive suspense and the Hollywood films that have used them.
5 Inspiring Filmmaking Tutorials Under 5 Minutes
These 5 quick filmmaking tutorials are a great way to get some quick inspiration!
Honing Your Craft: Find Your Voice as a Director
Some indie filmmakers suffer from a lack of identity. Luckily, there are steps you can take to find your voice as a director.
Non-Technical Video Editing Tips That Will Dramatically Improve Your Work
Here are three non-technical editing tips to help you become a stronger storyteller and a bigger asset to your production.
How To Cut A Demo Reel That Will Land You High Quality Work
A killer demo reel is the biggest asset you have when trying to pick up work in the film industry. Unfortunately though, many talented directors, DPs and …
Editing Your Own Films? Here Are 5 Guidelines You Need To Follow
With such easy access to video editing apps, many indie film directors are doubling as editors on their own productions as a means to streamline their creative …
How to Find Your Story When Cutting a Documentary
Editing a feature length documentary film can be an extremely daunting task because of the massive amount of footage and the endless creative options. In this post, …
Editing a Film to Music (Without it Becoming a Music Video)
Music undeniably plays one of the most important roles in the post production process, as it can largely define your film’s style and tone. But choosing the …
3 Ways to Achieve Smoother Results in the Edit Room
Since FCPX shook up the post-production world a few years ago, many editors have been heavily focused on the ‘NLE Wars’, trying to choose the best software …
The Three Elements That Make Most Micro-Budget Films Fail
As low cost cinema cameras dominate the independent film scene, high level filmmaking has never been more accessible than it is today. That said, it takes a …