Filmmaking
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How To Find the Right Subject for Your Documentary
It’s not easy to find the right subject for a documentary. Nonetheless, there are a few qualities you can look for in subjects to ensure they’ll be …
Pro Insight: Highlighting Scripts
Highlighting scripts is the first step in the long haul of turning the written word into a motion picture.
How To Correct Underexposed Footage
You’ve underexposed your shot and now it’s too dark to tell what’s going on. Don’t panic. Instead, use these techniques to correct underexposed footage.
Combining Practical Lighting With VFX
A deceptively simple technique that mixes practical lighting with VFX is proving to be one of the most visually impressive methods of creating atmosphere in recent memory.
10 Free Packs: Over 125 Must-Have Assets for Video Editors
Download 55 free motion graphics and transitions, 34 free color grading presets, 35 free sound effects and more. Free for personal and commercial use!
The Panasonic GH5 Shoots 6K Stills and 4K Video at 60fps
Panasonic officially announces the GH5, the successor to the much loved GH4. Here’s everything we know.
5 Free Camera Overlays for Your Next Project
Looking to create that in-camera look for a shot in your next project? Download these easy-to-use FREE camera overlays! Includes Video Camera, Video Chat, CCTV, Drone, and …
7 Free Filmmaking Books and Guides
Looking to read up on filmmaking but not wanting to spend lots of money? Check out these totally free filmmaking books and guides!
5 Directors Who Jumped From Indie to Blockbuster Films
5 film directors who used their low-budget indie shorts and features as a way to jump into some big budget Hollywood blockbusters.
DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras
Build a very basic dolly rig for DSLR and mirrorless cameras for under $60.
Making a Short Film With Little to No Crew: Can It Be Done?
Filmmaking is a collaborative process, but what happens when you can’t collaborate? Is it still worth the effort? Here are some things to consider.
How to Break a Script Down Into a Shot List
There are a few different ways to create a shot list, but what matters most is that you take the time to do it. Here’s one tested …