Cinematography
Filmmaking Tips: How to Stop Wasting Time on Set
Your film may be set for disaster before you even begin rolling. Here are a few filmmaking tips for optimizing your productions.
A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
Want to be a documentary filmmaker? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to lead you through every step of the process, from initial documentary concepting to distribution.
5 DIY Tutorials and Gear Hacks for Filmmakers
These DIY filmmaking solutions have been used on everything from commercial shoots to big-budget blockbusters. Here are five hacks every filmmaker should know.
How to Shoot a Car Conversation Scene
Here are some different approaches you can take the next time you want to take your shot on the road.
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
This Technology Is Going to Change Filmmaking Forever
The tech behind the Lytro Cinema Camera spells the end of the green screen, fixed shutter speeds, static depth of field, frames per second, and focusing. Seriously.
9 Must-Read Articles for Filmmakers (May 2016)
Freelance filmmakers and videographers need to keep their ears to the ground for the latest industry news. Here are a few recent must-read articles for filmmakers.
9 Helpful Audio Tricks for Recording Documentary Interviews
Documentary work requires not only great video, but great sound too. Here are nine tricks that will help capture the best audio.
How to Get That Terrence Malick Look in Your Next Film
Perhaps one of the most iconic cinematic styles belongs to the enigmatic director Terrence Malick. Here are some of the key components of his signature look.
Shooting for the Edit: Essential Tips You Need to Know
Continuity is vital to your story. By shooting with the edit in mind, you’ll save yourself countless headaches.
Lighting 101: A Quick Guide for Lighting Film
From three-point lighting to motivated setups, here is everything you need to know about lighting placement and schemes.
Important Cameras of Cinematic History
These game-changing cameras changed the face of cinema, one frame at a time.