Filmmaking
Learn filmmaking tips and techniques from the work of filmmaking legends liek Georges Melies, Hitchcock and more.
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Editing Horror Films: 7 Pacing Tips for Your Next Project
Horror happens in the edit. Let’s explore how pacing can create a feeling of dread that keeps your audience on edge and fully engaged. Well-made horror films …
Learn from the Masters: The Best Documentaries About Filmmaking
These insightful documentaries about filmmaking can offer more inspiration and advice than any film class ever could.
The Cameras and Lenses Behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Phase Four
Dynamic lighting. Explosive energy. Here are the cameras used to capture Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
To Break or Not to Break: The Significance of the 180-Degree Rule
We dare to challenge one of the most famous, yet controversial, rules in film and video production. But, we’re not the only ones . . .
The 5 Genre Filmmaking Elements Every Rom-Com Needs
Let’s explore the filmmaking elements every rom-com needs to be successful, focusing on different writing, lighting, and editing techniques.
Are We Using Diffusion Filters for the Right Reason?
If it’s trending it’s cool, right? Let’s explore this by diving into the uses for a diffusion filter and what it can do for your next project.
Filmmaking Trends: Why Shallow Focus Cinematography Is Here to Stay
Everything you need to know about that shallow depth of field look, and why it’s more than a trend at this point.
How to Battle Burnout in the Film and Video Industry
Don’t let burnout destroy your creative drive. Follow these helpful tips to stay fresh, engaged, and productive.
How Bo Burnham Shot His Netflix Special “Inside” with a Lumix S1H
A look into how Bo Burnham was able to shoot, light, and edit his latest Netflix special with only his wits and a Lumix S1H.
A24 vs. Marvel: The Battle for the Future of Cinema
As the film industry becomes more polarized, explore the growing divide between indie festival darlings and big-budget superhero blockbusters.
The 5 Most Visually Dark and Cold Films Ever Made
Exploring the cinematography and visual aesthetics of some of the coldest, darkest, bleakest movies ever made.
Are We About to See the Rise of the Anti-Anti-Hero?
Is this new age of anti-anti-heroes a real trend? Or is it just a lost mirage of a darker turn for those favorite heroes we love to …