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Filmmaking Hack: Create a Handheld Camera Rig for Less than $5
Like indie filmmaking? This might just be the cheapest DIY rig in the world.
Smartphone Filmmaking: Saving Battery Life and Storage Space
Smartphones are incredibly useful for documentary filmmakers, but how can you keep shooting with limited battery life and storage space?
3 New Canon Cameras Under $1000 — Still No 4K Video
Canon adds two new DSLR cameras and a new mirrorless body — all under $1,000. Don’t expect to shoot video in 4K.
Don’t Blink: A New Age of Micro-Documentary Filmmaking is Dawning
While digital attention spans shrink, documentary filmmakers must adapt. Learn how you can be at the forefront of the era of micro-documentary filmmaking.
The 7 Coolest Kickstarters for Video Professionals
Catch up on the latest video tech with these seven cool and innovative Kickstarter campaigns.
Must-Have Tools to Keep Any Video Production Running Smoothly
Don’t find yourself without the tools you need when you need them the most. Here are the must-have tools for video production.
The Cameras Behind 2016’s Best Documentary Films
Let’s take a look at some of the year’s best documentaries — and the cameras that captured their stories.
Invisible VFX: The Art of Compositing
Visual effects are at their best when they are so subtle, you thought what you were seeing was real.
Lighting Technique: Create Dreamlike Reflections with Water
Create a surreal environment by reflecting lights off of a water source.
Tips and Tricks for Harnessing the Lighting Power of Fire
Fire is beautiful. Fire is dangerous. Fire is a great way to light a scene! Here are some tips and tricks to consider before lighting your next …
Go Digital With Plot, a New Storyboarding App for Videographers
Plot is a new storyboarding app that will save you time and help you avoid the frustration of mismanaged paper storyboards — and PremiumBeat readers can try …
An In-Depth Look at 2017’s Best Director Oscar Nominees
This year’s nominees for Best Director brought their A-game and then some with the most visually arresting, engaging films in recent memory.