How Pedro Almodóvar Writes a Good “Bad” Character
Pedro Almodóvar endears film audiences with irrevocably flawed protagonists, making him the master of the good “bad” character.
Photocopy Film School: An Ode to the Bare Bones Camera Course
Where did your filmmaking career start? Mine was with a copy of The Bare Bones Camera Course of Film and Video, an impressive introduction to filmmaking.
The Multidisciplinary Magic of Christopher Doyle’s Cinematography
Beloved of film photographers and cinema buffs alike, Christopher Doyle is an exemplar of his cinematographic craft. Let’s explore his work.
Beware the Pitfalls of Video Editing with Temp Music
Editing with a popular track as your temporary music bed can create a lot of unnecessary heartache for you and your team. Here’s what you need to …
How Filmmaker Ana Lily Amirpour Teaches Us to Just Friggin’ Go for It
Ana Lily Amirpour — a productive, non-conventional filmmaker — teaches us a thing or two about filmmaking. Let’s look at her approach and unique techniques.
How Your Choice of Podcast Music Can Make or Break Your Success
So, you’re ready to start a brand new podcast. You’ve got the idea, the team, you already recorded an episode. Now to the one key ingredient – …
How to Create and Change a Solid Color Layer in After Effects
Learn about the many interesting and effective ways you can work with Solid Color Layers in After Effects. If you’re a seasoned editor or designer still feeling …
Best Practices for Video Editors Working with an Audio Team
If you’re lucky enough to have audio pros on your team, you’ll want to keep them happy. Here’s how to prep your files and communicate clearly.
4 Tips for Better Organization and File Naming Conventions
You’re working more gigs than ever and your computer is a mess. Here are four tips to get it cleaned up with the right file naming conventions.
Using Motion Graphics Templates for More than Lower Thirds and Titles
There’s more to mogrts than lower thirds and titles. In this round-up, see how to implement motion graphics templates in new ways.