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In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to build an inexpensive — and relatively simple — quasar-style light control using foam core.

Let’s dive into the history of the skate video and how skateboarding has influenced the videography and filmmaking landscape.

The mystery and thrill of Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin: What it is and how it can be utilized in your next film and video project?

Here are some insightful tips on how to pitch and sell yourself, land the best gigs, and actually get paid for documentary film work.

Frustrated with Premiere? Tired of the subscription model? Today, we’re taking a peek at some of the alternative NLEs available to editors.

Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.

We take a look here at the relative pros and cons of forming your own production company — and when it makes sense to do so.

See how director James Mangold relied on tried-and-true methods for shooting scenes at high speed—and invented a few techniques of his own.

Robert Richardson’s eye for the unusual showcases extreme framings and non-realistic lighting. Let’s take a look at his signature style.

Learn the origin of the term cinéma vérité, the vérité tradition, and tips for creating your own cinéma vérité documentary projects.

Unit stills photographers shoot the majority of promotional material and behind-the-scenes stills, but many people don’t know much about their role.

“The Irishman” follows the “heighten naturalism” aesthetic from “The Wolf of Wall Street,” injecting a darker, more conspiratorial tone.

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