How to Shoot a Green Screen for Perfect Chroma Keying
Shooting video on a blue or green screen can be tricky. We’ve rounded up some tips to help you successfully pull the cleanest key possible.
Blackmagic RAW Added to BMPCC4K with Blackmagic Camera Update 6.2
If you’ve been eagerly waiting to shoot Blackmagic RAW on your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, the time has finally come.
BREAKING: SmallHD Releases New 7″ FOCUS Monitor with 1000 Nit Brightness
SmallHD consistently brings monitors with fantastic sets of features to the market, and with the new FOCUS 7 they’re at it again.
The Best Explanation of Dual (Native) ISO We’ve Seen Yet
The Dual ISO sensor is on the rise, and every major camera manufacturer has made one (or will very soon). What is it, though, and what does …
DaVinci Resolve: THE Total Guide to the Best Free Video Editor
Find out everything you need to get started in DaVinci Resolve with this complete, six-part video guide to the best free video editor on the market.
Every Stressed Out Cinematographer’s Best Friend: The Pre-Light
Extra time is perhaps the hottest commodity on any film set. Here’s why you should always fight for the chance to pre-light your set.
3 Ways to Get Un-Stuck When You’re Struggling with An Edit
We’ve all been there: staring at the timeline with no idea what to do next in an edit. Here are three ways to get things moving again …
How To Become A Full-Time Freelance Filmmaker Right Now
So you want to go full-time freelance as a filmmaker? Here are a few ways I made the hustle work, and how you can do it too.
What Is a Fast Lens, and What Goes into Designing One?
So the “faster” your lens, the more light it can capture, but what is it that really determines a lens’s maximum aperture?
Stop Telling People to Shoot Their Films on an iPhone
Filmmakers often hear that gear doesn’t matter — that they should just get out and shoot, even if that means using an iPhone. I disagree.
40+ Free Footstep Foley Sound Effects for Sound Design
This pack of over 40 different footstep foley sound effects has everything you need for adding walking and running sounds to your film or video projects.
Action Hits Toolkit: 70+ Free Action Compositing Elements
With over 70 action compositing elements for your videos and motion graphics, the Action Hits Toolkit has everything you need for your next action sequence.