Michael Maher
The Art of Split Screen
The split-screen technique has been used by film editors and VFX artists for over 100 years. Take a look at its evolution during two prominent decades.
Film Edits Hidden in Front of Your Eyes
See how Hollywood directors and film editors hide their cuts right in front of the audience.
4 Iconic Editing Techniques
Editing a motion picture is truly an art all its own. Here’s a look at some of the greatest edited sequences and the filmmakers that influenced them.
223 Free Animations, Transitions, LUTs, and Overlays for Video Editors
By downloading the free Video Editor Toolkit from Shutterstock, you can customize your film or video projects in a flash.
Free AE Templates and Assets to Celebrate 25 Years of After Effects
Adobe After Effects is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, so we figured it was time to round up some of our favorite free templates, presets, and assets.
Sony Announces the a7 III 4K Camera for Under $2000
Capture 4K log footage at up to 30fps with the new Sony Alpha a7 III camera. With all its new features, this camera aims to take on …
The Cameras and Lenses Behind 2018’s Oscar-Nominated Films
Dive into the cameras and gear used to capture all of the 2018 Academy Award nominees for Best Picture and Best Cinematography.
Exclusive: Designing Wakanda and the Amazing Sets of Black Panther
Production designer Hannah Beachler takes us behind the scenes of Marvel’s Black Panther. See how she designed the afrofuturistic look of the film.
Outrun: Royalty Free Synthwave Tracks with a Retro Vibe
Listen to this collection of curated royalty-free synthwave tracks. Find the perfect score for your ’80s flashbacks, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy videos.
Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018
In their Creative Trends 2018 report, Shutterstock reveals the most-searched keywords for royalty-free footage and music.
Interview: How This Oscar Nom Edited Downsizing While Directing His First Feature
How editor Kevin Tent, ACE, maintains his highly regarded editing career while balancing his first time directing a motion picture.
Hot Dog! You Can Now Make AR Lenses for Snapchat in Lens Studio
Snapchat’s parent company Snap, Inc. just announced that you can now create your own Augmented Reality Lenses for SnapChat.