Todd Blankenship
How To Create An Explosion Scene + Free Action Compositing Elements
In this epic video tutorial, learn how to do 5 different special effects shots using these free action compositing elements.
Minimize Your Lighting Setups For Narrative Shoots
When lighting a set, you need to find creative ways to hide and motivate lights. In this short film, we lit an entire scene just once. Here’s …
Review: The Illuminati — A Hands-Free Light Meter
There are many benefits to having a light meter. There are even more benefits to a light meter that is also a color meter you can read …
ESCAPE ROOM (Short Film) — How To Composite Your Own Stunts
This short film demonstrates some different compositing and filmmaking techniques. First: how to fake stunts by shooting and blending different plates.
NAB 2018: Panasonic Shows Off The EVA1’s Low-Light Performance
At NAB 2018, the Panasonic booth is all about the EVA1 camera. After a relatively low-key release, this camera is now squarely on our radar.
Create A Shootout Scene In After Effects + Free Muzzle Flashes and Sparks
In this After Effects tutorial, learn how to use muzzle flash and spark elements from RocketStock to create a realistic shootout scene — with free elements.
Should You Ever Give Your Client The Unedited Project Footage?
So you’ve finished a great video for your client. They’re happy. You’re happy. However, they want the footage files, too. What should you do?
Behind The Scenes: Crafting The Stylized Naturalism of Bomb City
The events in Bomb City needed a larger-than-life feel and a gritty reality. We talked to DP Jake Wilganowski about how he pulled it off.
Video Tutorial: How to Create Annihilation-Inspired VFX
In this video tutorial, learn how to use some free RocketStock assets and Adobe After Effects to create Annihilation-inspired VFX.
How To Make Your Expensive Gear Investment Last Forever
So, you saved up and bought the camera package of your dreams. Here’s how to make sure that money doesn’t go to waste once the next camera …
Exclusive Interview: The Secrets Behind RED Sensors and Resolution
There is a lot more to digital camera resolution than pixel count. In this interview, RED’s Graeme Nattress clarifies the topic.
How To Create A Stunning Custom Title Sequence + Free Ink Splashes
Whether it’s for a trailer or the opening sequence of a film, these assets can help you create attention-grabbing text slates or character introductions.