Michael Maher
Considerations for Shooting in Abandoned Locations
Videographers love taking their cameras and drones into beautifully eerie places. Want to try it? Here’s what to consider before shooting in abandoned locations.
Stabilizer Rigs for Run and Gun Gigs
These camera stabilizers are perfect for when you’re on the run and only have seconds to capture a shot.
Will Netflix Finally Doom the Theater Industry?
Netflix hopes Beasts of No Nation will snag an Oscar. Paramount is streaming free movies on YouTube. Is digital distribution the future of film?
Pro Tip: Add 3D Text in Final Cut Pro X
If you haven’t been using FCPX, you may have missed how great some of the new features are. Here’s how you can simply drag and drop 3D …
The Best Video Professionals to Learn From
Video production professionals are constantly learning from fellow filmmakers. Here are some video professionals who have given so much to help and educate others.
5 Editors that Broke the Hollywood Studio System
As the Hollywood studio system began to crumble, these editors turned a new generation of young filmmakers into household names.
4 Simple Tricks to Keep Track of Memory Cards on Set
Managing your memory cards can help you avoid formatting and deleting any footage prematurely. Here are four simple ways to keep track of your memory cards.
How to Shoot, Edit, and Upload 360-Degree Videos
Get ahead of the curve by learning how to produce 360-degree content for mobile devices and VR headsets. Here are the tools you need to shoot, edit, …
From the Moon to Galaxies Far, Far Away: Miniatures in Space
Miniatures and models have always been used in filmmaking. Even in the modern CGI era, miniatures and models are still a common go-to special effects technique.
It’s Time to Stop Editing in Final Cut Pro 7
It’s been five years since Apple last updated Final Cut Pro 7. Let’s take a look at how video production and other NLEs have changed since.
The Camera Gear You Need for Shooting Wedding Videos
Shooting a great wedding video requires as much gear as shooting a small film. Here are some considerations for everything from camera stabilization to screwdrivers.
Industry News: Cameras, Lenses, Gear, Freebies & More (Sept. 2015)
Get the scoop on the new RED RAVEN camera, URSA Mini footage, the a7S II price, lenses, gear, free stuff and more in this industry news roundup.