Filmmaking
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6 Can’t-Miss Video Industry Conferences (Fall 2016)
Network with creative professionals and learn something new at this fall’s must-attend video industry conferences.
How to Organically Incorporate Close-Ups Into Your Edit
Close-ups and extreme close-ups have the power to be intimate, terrifying, and hilarious. Placing these shots naturally in your work is tricky — but not impossible.
The Difference Between $1K and $10K Cameras
How do the dollars and cents compare with dynamic ranges and sensor sizes? Let’s examine the differences between $1,000 DSLRs and their higher-end $10,000 counterparts.
7 Common (and Avoidable) Continuity Errors
Continuity errors can pull an audience out of the world you’ve spent so much time and effort creating. Here are a few common continuity goofs and gaffes …
Create the Look of Natural Light with LED Screens and Projection Panels
The Jungle Book figured out how to create natural light in the middle of a warehouse. How can you apply this technique to your next video?
Hook Your Audience With the First Shot
Your film or video project’s first shot is incredibly important. Whether you’re establishing a time and place or unveiling a mystery, a compelling first frame is vital.
Why the Canon C300 Mark II Is the Gold Standard for Documentaries
With so many cameras on the market today, it’s tough to choose which one is right for your production. Here are the reasons I choose the Canon …
Timelapse Photographers Share Their Work and Talk Gear
Three timelapse photographers offer insight into their workflow and camera gear.
Manipulating the Audience’s Emotions With Color
Sometimes a filmmaker just likes the color red — and sometimes a filmmaker is trying to tap into an audience’s raw emotions to stir a primal reaction …
5 Podcasts for Filmmakers
In addition to being a great way to pass the time in traffic, these podcasts are loaded with entertaining real-world insight into the world of filmmaking.
Creating a Photorealistic Superhero Landing in After Effects
The latest episode from Video Copilot will show you how to create an epic superhero landing in After Effects and build an entire world for the scene.
Location Scouting Tips: The Whys and Hows of Where
Aside from just finding a place that looks cool, here are some practical concerns you should consider when location scouting.