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Insights into the State of the Music Video Production Industry
We examined the state of the music video production industry based on insights from a viral sensation director. Here’s what we found out.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Data Compression
What’s the difference between lossy and lossless compression? What about uncompressed? Learn the differences between each in this filmmaking guide.
7 Tips for Working with Voice-Over in Corporate Video Projects
We’ve rounded up some some practical production advice for working with voice-over (VO) in your corporate video projects.
Interview: Daniel Levin, DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
We sat down with the DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story to talk about projects with a social impact and creating work you’re proud …
Production Tips: What You Should Bring Your First Day on Set
You know the lingo, you landed a gig, and you’re ready to work. So what do you need to bring with you for your first of film …
8 Flight Tips to Make Your Drone Footage More Cinematic
Drone footage is everywhere, so how do you capture cinematic shots to make your project stand out? Check out our favorite tips in this video tutorial.
Production Tips: Walkie Talkie Codes and Etiquette on Set
Efficient radio communication on set keeps productions moving quickly. Here’s what you need to know to join the conversation.
Directing Fight Cinematography: The Right Way and the Wrong Way
Choreographing a fight scene is only half the battle. If your audience can’t tell what they’re watching then all those beautiful techniques mean nothing.
Making a Short Film With Little to No Crew: The Aftermath
We’ve asked before if making a film by yourself is possible. Well, it’s been a couple of years, and the technology has advanced, so we’re asking again …
Production Tip: How You Can Prevent Corrupted Footage
Corrupted footage is every filmmaker’s nightmare. While there are some reliable recovery methods, let’s take a look at proper preventative measures.
Cinematography Tutorial: Following The Three-Second Rule
Your shot may look good on camera, but is it good enough for the editing suite? Save yourself (or your editor) some frustration with the three-second rule.
After MP3: The Past, Present, and Future of Audio Codecs
With the MP3 gone, what audio codecs are poised to become the new standard? Let’s talk about compression, modern audio codecs, and the future of audio.