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Deconstructing the Scene: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Let’s take a detailed look at how Steven Spielberg and company crafted one of the most iconic scenes in film history: The golden idol scene from Raiders …
Filmmaking Tips: How to Stop Wasting Time on Set
Your film may be set for disaster before you even begin rolling. Here are a few filmmaking tips for optimizing your productions.
A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
Want to be a documentary filmmaker? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to lead you through every step of the process, from initial documentary concepting to distribution.
5 DIY Tutorials and Gear Hacks for Filmmakers
These DIY filmmaking solutions have been used on everything from commercial shoots to big-budget blockbusters. Here are five hacks every filmmaker should know.
5 of the Most Dangerous Movie Sets in Film History
From manmade floods and dysentery, to rampaging lions and nuclear fallout — sometimes the biggest dangers you see on screen are very real indeed.
How to Shoot a Car Conversation Scene
Here are some different approaches you can take the next time you want to take your shot on the road.
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
This Technology Is Going to Change Filmmaking Forever
The tech behind the Lytro Cinema Camera spells the end of the green screen, fixed shutter speeds, static depth of field, frames per second, and focusing. Seriously.
Cutting on the Blink: Editing Tips From Walter Murch
Walter Murch’s work as a film editor and sound designer is vital to the history of cinema and he has some serious wisdom to impart to any …
9 Must-Read Articles for Filmmakers (May 2016)
Freelance filmmakers and videographers need to keep their ears to the ground for the latest industry news. Here are a few recent must-read articles for filmmakers.
9 Helpful Audio Tricks for Recording Documentary Interviews
Documentary work requires not only great video, but great sound too. Here are nine tricks that will help capture the best audio.
How to Get That Terrence Malick Look in Your Next Film
Perhaps one of the most iconic cinematic styles belongs to the enigmatic director Terrence Malick. Here are some of the key components of his signature look.