Jourdan Aldredge
The Lazy Filmmaker’s Guide to Efficient Video Production
The old adage of “work smart, not hard” is the key to efficient filmmaking. Here are eight tips to maximize your videos by minimizing your effort.
The Best Follow Focus Options for Under $200
When looking to keep focus in difficult shots, it’s important to have the right tools for the job. Here are some of the best follow-focus options to …
Coming-of-Age Tales: A Great Path to Mainstream Cinema Success
Are you an up-and-coming filmmaker looking to make your first independent feature? The “coming of age” film may be your best bet to break into the mainstream.
7 Ways to Make Your Corporate Videos Exciting and Fun
Corporate video doesn’t have to suck the life out of the room. Here are seven simple ways to make your corporate video as entertaining as it is …
Retrograding Digital Footage with the Editors of Documentary Now!
Want to get your DSLR video to look like vintage 16mm black and white? Let’s explore how to retrograde digital footage with the editors of the mockumentary …
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 …
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.