Jourdan Aldredge
7 Film School Clichés You Might Want to Avoid
All film school students are guilty of these seven clichés. Here’s how to avoid them and make your beginner film projects stand out.
7 Clever (and Affordable) Holiday Gifts for Filmmakers
The holiday season is upon us. Here are some cheap and practical gifts to get for your filmmaking friends — or for yourself!
Creative Inspiration: Best Demo Reels of 2016
It’s that time of the year. Let’s look at some of the best and brightest demo reels from 2016, and get those creative juices warmed up for …
10 Best States for Film Production Tax Breaks
Location scouting your next film? Here are the ten states with the best tax breaks and benefits for film production.
Buying Guide: Stabilizers for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Looking to purchase a stabilizer for your DSLR or mirrorless camera? Here’s a breakdown of your best options and price points to consider before you make your …
10 Quotes from Quentin Tarantino on Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino is one of the most influential directors in film history. For those looking to follow in his footsteps, here are ten of his best quotes …
Adobe Max Roundup: The Creative Cloud Continues to Grow
Adobe Max reveals, yet again, that Adobe’s Creative Cloud is the across-the-board digital resource for video and film creatives. Here’s everything coming to the Cloud in 2017.
Adobe’s Project VoCo Could Change How We Edit Audio
Meet Project VoCo, Adobe’s new audio editing software that allows you edit speech the same way Photoshop allows you to edit images.
Favorite Focal Lengths of Famous Directors
From Orson Welles to Ridley Scott, great filmmakers have developed signature styles that we know and recognize. Let’s look at the favorite focal lengths of famous directors …
Gear Hacks: DIY Camera Stabilizers and Rigs for Under $25
Camera mounts and stabilizers can be quite expensive when buying name-brand gear. Making your own DIY camera stabilizers and mounts is a much cheaper alternative.
The 7 Best Films About Filmmaking
Skip film school and watch these seven films about the art of filmmaking. They’re entertaining, educational, and essential.
A Quick Guide to Nesting in Premiere Pro
Nesting in Premiere Pro is a great tool for streamlining a long project. It’s also great for combining more effects to a clip than is usually possible. …