How to get Drone Flights Approved Near Airports with LAANC
Planning a drone shoot near an airport? We’ll show you how to quickly get airspace authorization approval with the new FAA LAANC program.
Production Tips: How to Maintain the Stunt Double Illusion
Using stunt doubles can protect star talent and keep a production on track, but you need more than wardrobes and wide shots to pull off the switch.
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.
How to Approach Shooting Bar and Restaurant Promo Videos
In this short guide, we round up some advice for filmmakers and videographers shooting promotional videos for restaurants and bars.
Demo Reel Tips: Use Smoke and Fog to Make Your Work Stand Out
Atmosphere can be the difference between a boring shot and an incredible one. And colored smoke is about as atmospheric as it gets.
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.
SPACE KIT: Download 40+ Free Space Textures and Elements
Want to create convincing space scenes with practically created elements and effects? Download these 40+ free space textures and elements and get to work.
5 Essential Rules for Working with a Second Camera Op
When you bring a second camera operator onto your film or video shoot, be sure you communicate clearly about these five important elements.
Roundup: Genre Filmmaking Tips and Tricks from the Filmmakers of Fantastic Fest
We gathered some expert genre filmmaking advice from the filmmakers at this year’s Fantastic Fest. Here’s what they had to say.
Cinematography Guide: The Effective Use of the Close-Up
Close-ups have a range of uses, from comedy to horror, but as a general rule, you should use them sparingly. Here are a few reasons why.
Everything You Need to Know About the Blackmagic RAW Codec
Blackmagic Studios announced their new RAW codec September 14th 2018, claiming it is a “next generation codec.” So is it?
A Guide to In-Camera Multiple-Exposure Photography with the Canon 5D Mark IV
Learn to unlock the potential of your Canon 5D Mark IV with this powerful, in-camera multiple-exposure photography functionality.