The Best Film Visual Effects Through the Years
See the best VFX over the last 30+ years in this excellent montage of the Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects.
What is a Grip? The Unsung Heroes of the Film Industry
Grips are key members of every major film or video shoot. In the following video, discover why a grip’s work is essential for any successful film project.
Giveaway! Blackmagic Pocket Camera & Filmmaking Gear
Enter to win a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera and filmmaking gear kit from Premiumbeat and Fstoppers – valued at $2,300!
FStoppers Photo Workshop in the Bahamas + Free Trip
Fstoppers.com is hosting a pro photo workshop this summer in the Bahamas. In this post, get details and learn how to win one free-all expenses paid trip …
Video Inspiration: A Guide to American Football
Just in time for the Super Bowl, this explainer video breaks down the game of football using gorgeous animation. Well worth a watch!
Swap your Director’s Viewfinder for a Smartphone App
If you’re still using a physical director’s viewfinder get with the times! New smartphone options are cheaper and offer a range of options for setting up your …
Easy Luma Mask in FCPX
This free luma mask for FCPX will simplify your matte work – no need to use compound clips! In this post we share the download link and …
Music Showcase: The Best Royalty Free Pop & Top 40
License high quality Top 40 style music without the price tag of commercial tracks. In this post, we’ve rounded up the very best royalty free pop and …
MovieCode is a Fun Archive for Film Buffs and Programmers Alike
Is the programming text you see featured in ‘high-tech’ films the real deal or is it a bunch of made up nonsense? Check out the blog that …
The Wolf of Wall Street Visual Effects Breakdown
The Wolf of Wall Street isn’t known for it’s special effects, but the VFX and compositing work that went into it is impressive. Check out this VFX …
Kickstarters We Dig: Tooga Modular Camera Gear
A mount, dolly system and camera cage – totally collapsable, portable and lightweight. With so many practical applications for filmmakers on-the-go, this Kickstarter campaign aims to change …
Free Glitch Script for Adobe After Effects
Our friend, CreativeDojo.net, is giving away a FREE glitch script for After Effects – great for giving your project a lo-fi or tech effect.