Michael Maher
Location Scouting Tips: The Whys and Hows of Where
Aside from just finding a place that looks cool, here are some practical concerns you should consider when location scouting.
Interview: The Brilliant Mashup Editor Behind ‘Fan.tasia’
We caught up with editor Lindsay McCutcheon to learn more about her incredible Disney mashup video, Fan.tasia.
MIT Created a Glasses-Free 3D Movie Screen
It’s time to ditch the 3D glasses. MIT is here to change the way we go to the movies.
Inside Atomic Fiction: An Exclusive Interview With a VFX Powerhouse
PremiumBeat meets with VFX Supervisor Jim Gibbs to talk about the work of Atomic Fiction. See how the VFX studio builds worlds for Game of Thrones, Deadpool, …
How The Empire Strikes Back Perfected Blue Screen in the 1980s
Cinematographer Mark Vargo breaks down his work on The Empire Strikes Back and discusses how ILM perfected blue-screen processing in the 1980s.
26 Totally Free Assets for Wedding Videos
Get free wedding video contract templates, light leaks, name badges, and much more. These complimentary assets are perfect for every wedding videographer and editor.
Everything You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Film
Take a look at a really interesting breakdown of film stock and how moving images are captured and processed.
The Tangent Ripple: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
The Tangent Ripple Color Grading Surface is one of the most anticipated devices of 2016 — and now the user reviews are pouring in. So, what’s the …
RED Announces Helium — An 8K Super 35mm Sensor
RED builds a breathtaking custom camera for Michael Bay. The BAYHEM features the company’s all new 8K Super 35mm sensor.
Yesterday’s Cinematography Tool Reinvented for Tomorrow
Alpha Wheels redesigns a classic filmmaking tool for the future of film gear. Gain absolute precision and control over camera movement on gimbal stabilizers with these futuristic …
Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys
Break down the production of The Nice Guys and learn some great set tips on shooting car conversations, car crashes, and lighting a fire.
The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot
VFX studio The Mill built their own adaptable camera car — the Blackbird — to replace any vehicle imaginable in post. You’ve got to see it to …