Jourdan Aldredge
10 Best YouTube Channels for Colorists and Color Grading
Follow these phenomenal YouTube editing experts to master the basics of color correction and color grading. Wherever you are on your “hey, I make videos” career timeline, …
How Guillermo del Toro Uses Color, Objects, and Trauma in His Films
A look into the thematic filmmaking techniques used (and mastered) by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro. I distinctly remember the first time I saw a Guillermo del …
Editing Horror Films: 7 Pacing Tips for Your Next Project
Horror happens in the edit. Let’s explore how pacing can create a feeling of dread that keeps your audience on edge and fully engaged. Well-made horror films …
How Paul Thomas Anderson Creates Frames Within Frames
Let’s look at P.T. Anderson’s masterful “frame within a frame” compositions and explore ways you can incorporate the technique in your next project. When I think of …
Lights, Camera, Action: How Filmmakers Frame Heroes and Villains
Here’s a helpful look at how to best light, frame, and shoot heroes and villains in your cinematic compositions. Here’s a semi-loaded question for you: In visual …
The 5 Best Smartphone Apps for Checking Exposure
Let’s take a look at some of the best light meters available for download on your smartphone devices—both free and paid. Let’s start with the basics. Exposure …
Faster, Louder, Bolder: “LFG” Editor on the Modern Docudrama
We chat with Jeff Consiglio, the editor behind the standout Tribeca documentary LFG, about his modern “docudrama” style. In March 2019, while still suiting up in preparation …
Learn from the Masters: The Best Documentaries About Filmmaking
These insightful documentaries about filmmaking can offer more inspiration and advice than any film class ever could.
New Premiere Pro Public Beta: Adobe Reimages Import/Export Workflows
Say hello to a completely new reimaging to Adobe Premiere Pro’s import, export, and header bar applications!
To Break or Not to Break: The Significance of the 180-Degree Rule
We dare to challenge one of the most famous, yet controversial, rules in film and video production. But, we’re not the only ones . . .
The Infamous Mirror Shot: How Filmmakers Make Cameras Disappear
Learn how filmmakers deal with and remove visible cameras when shooting mirror shots with these filmmaking hacks. In art and literature, there are many timeless themes that …
Editor James K. Crouch on Editing a Feature Film During COVID
We chat with editor James K. Crouch about what he learned from editing the Tribeca feature film 12 Mighty Orphans during COVID-19 lockdowns. One of the highlights …