Tanner Shinnick
The Importance of Creating a Great Sizzle Reel for Your Film
Take a look at what a sizzle is, some examples of successful film and television reels, and the steps you can take to make your own.
Diversifying Your Revenue Streams as a Modern Filmmaker
With jobs cancelling and our economic future on hold, here are some ways to stay busy, as well as productive, as a professional.
Is the Canon C500 Mark II the Best Documentary Camera?
Let’s take a look at some of the features that could make the new Cannon C500 Mark II the go-to camera for documentary productions.
The Battle for the Mid-Tier Cinema Camera Market: C500 Mark II Vs. FX9
For documentary, non-scripted, corporate, and reality work, the FS7 and C300 MII remain the top choices for filmmakers, owner-operators, and producers.
Gold Mount vs. V-Mount: Which Is Your Best Choice?
We’ll look at the similarities and differences between the two battery mount options to help you decide which is best for you.
Do Creative Agencies Need a Creative Director of Video?
Find the digital frontier’s new direction with three ways a creative agency can benefit from having a Creative Director of Video.
The Dana Dolly: A Quintessential Cinematic Tool for Filmmakers
Let’s take a look at what makes the Dana Dolly such a great piece of equipment — and why you might find it on the set of …
How to Hire a Film Crew for Your Next Passion Project
Hiring a film crew for your passion project? Here are four tenets to keep in mind to make sure you assemble a successful team.
Industry Interview with John Downer of Discovery’s SERENGETI
PremiumBeat spoke with John Downer about his new nature documentary SERENGETI, following different species of animals throughout Africa.
4 Ways Still Photography Can Make You a Better Cinematographer
In this article, we examine visualizing light through photography — and how it can make you a better cinematographer and filmmaker.
Why We’re in the Golden Age of Documentary Filmmaking
We’re in the golden age of documentary filmmaking, and these films have now become as cinematically entertaining as their narrative counterparts.
5 Tips on How to Create a Great Short Documentary Film
Documentaries are a right of passage for any filmmaker. In this article, we’ll look at five ways you can take your short documentary to the next level.