Kavon Zamanian
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bit Rates
Next time you’re exporting video, use these helpful tips to figure out which bit rate is best for you.
7 Popular Hollywood Shooting Locations
Ever get a sense of déjà vu in the movie theater? There’s a reason. These visually distinct locations have been featured in more movies than you might …
5 of the Most Dangerous Movie Sets in Film History
From manmade floods and dysentery, to rampaging lions and nuclear fallout — sometimes the biggest dangers you see on screen are very real indeed.
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
Important Cameras of Cinematic History
These game-changing cameras changed the face of cinema, one frame at a time.
The Best GoPro Alternatives in 2016
The GoPro Hero has established itself as the preferred action camera for everyone from adrenaline junkies to budget filmmakers — but there are other options. Here are …
5 Inspirational Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries
Many of the most iconic films in history have extremely captivating stories behind their production. Here are five of our favorite behind-the-scenes documentaries.
7 Tips for Working With Animals on Set
Animals are fickle, unpredictable, and difficult to capture on camera correctly. Here are a few tips to help you better manage critters on set.
The Technology Behind Brain Farm’s Breathtaking Camerawork
Brain Farm Digital Cinema is a production company known for its work in advertisement, television, and most of all, action sports documentaries. Let’s take a look at …
3 Filmmaking Lessons From the Production of The Force Awakens
Star Wars sets some great examples for aspiring filmmakers. In fact, lessons can even be found in the very brief behind-the-scenes looks we’ve had at The Force …
Increase Your After Effects Work Speed by 30% With Macro Keys
Give your hands a break and speed up your After Effects workflow! Let your hardware do the work for you with programmable keys!
Cinematography Tip: Creating the Illusion of Scale
Illustrating a sense of scale is something that filmmakers still often have difficulty with today. These resources should give you a better understanding of how to magnify …