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5 Tips on How to Create a Great Short Documentary Film
Documentaries are a right of passage for any filmmaker. In this article, we’ll look at five ways you can take your short documentary to the next level.
29 Free LUTs for Video
These FREE LUTs are perfect for professional video editors. Make your footage more cinematic with these free color grading tools.
7 Options to Consider When Choosing Kodak Motion Picture Film Stocks
Kodak offers a wide range of options for film stocks. Here, we take a look at what’s available for your next project — and what you should …
NLE Showdown: DaVinci Resolve vs. Adobe Premiere Pro — The Cost
In this showdown, we look at how these two powerhouse programs affect the user, specifically in regards to how much each program costs.
The Simple, Stable Solution to Rigging Your Lights Anywhere
So how can you position your lights exactly where you want them — without the shooting environment constraining your setup?
Mastering the Subtle Techniques of the Zoom and the Punch In
There are several stylistic and technological approaches to communicate information at a distance. We look at two: the zoom and the punch In.
How a Pre-Production Checklist Can Help Your Production
Filmmaking is a puzzle. Let’s examine what a pre-production checklist might look like for a low-budget, narrative short film.
Know the Rules and Regulations of Traveling with Batteries
In this write-up, we take a look at the rules and regulations of flying with batteries for your next filmmaking excursion.
Production Tips: Getting Started with High-Output Lights on Set
Today, we’ll look at the three main reasons filmmakers use high-output lights on their set, how to harness this light, and what it’s good for. When people …
Documentary Tips: Capturing the Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Documentary film is only as good as its story. Consider the following filmmaking advice when capturing documentary exposition.
Ten Lessons I Learned from My First Feature Documentary
It’s important to constantly evolve throughout your journey as a filmmaker. Here are ten lessons I learned while making my first feature documentary.
Follow Fill: The Simple Solution to Lighting a Difficult Scene
Lighting a moving subject and staying out of frame is always difficult. The solution to this problem is easy: follow fill.