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7 Things to Know Before Attending Your First Film Festival
Attending your first film festival can be an intimidating experience. Here’s some things you should know to get the most out of your trip.
Car Crashes and Comedy: Actionable Tips from The Nice Guys
Break down the production of The Nice Guys and learn some great set tips on shooting car conversations, car crashes, and lighting a fire.
How to Make a 30 for 30 Style Documentary
What if I told you that the most popular sports documentary franchise follows a formula and style that is as instantly recognizable as it easily recreatable?
The Basic Properties of Color
Color is one of the most important tools you have in your kit. Do you understand the best ways to use it? Here are the basics.
The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot
VFX studio The Mill built their own adaptable camera car — the Blackbird — to replace any vehicle imaginable in post. You’ve got to see it to …
The Ins and Outs of Hollywood Film Distribution
Securing film distribution might be the most challenging part of the entire filmmaking process. Here’s how the big studios go about it.
What Does It Take to Join a Motion Picture Industry Guild?
What is required to join the major motion picture industry guilds? What are the benefits? Here’s what you need to know.
It’s Now Legal to Fly Drones for Commercial Use
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announce major changes to drone regulation, including commercial use of aerial footage.
Set Hack: Hollywood Lighting With Simple Household Items
Even if you have equipment that costs thousands of dollars, sometimes simple household items can produce great results.
4 Tips for Fourth of July Commercials and Political Campaign Ads
The United States is the home of the red, white, and blue. But, what are the exact shades of those colors?
How to Create a Dynamic Press Kit
Creating a dynamic press kit for your film is an incredibly effective way to grab the attention of festivals, potential investors, and executives. Here’s how to go …
What Is Dynamic Range?
Camera manufacturers constantly tout the dynamic range of their gear. What are they talking about? Here’s everything you need to know.