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Lenses Every Cinematographer Should Own
As a cinematographer, the lens choices you make are incredibly important. Let’s take a look at some lenses every cinematographer should own.
How to Avoid Sepia Looks While Warming up Footage in Post
When attempting to warm up footage in post, many inexperienced colorists will take a wrong turn and wind up giving their footage a sepia look. Here’s how …
How to Give Your Documentary a Shot at Theatrical Distribution
With thousands of documentaries being produced every year, getting theatrical distribution can seem like a pipe dream. But for those willing to take the right steps, a …
Filmmaking Tips: Streamlining the Director/DP Relationship
Working with a new director or DP can be a trial and error process. Here’s how to ensure your production gets the most out of the director/DP …
Take a Deep Dive Into the Career of David Fincher
Enjoy this insightful five-part video series that covers the ups and downs of David Fincher’s acclaimed filmmaking career.
Creating the Cloud City Duel from The Empire Strikes Back
Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at Vader and Luke’s Cloud City duel from The Empire Strikes Back.
Why ‘The Force Awakens’ Feels Like ‘A New Hope’
As Disney prepares to release quite possibly the biggest film of all time, let’s take a look at why and how The Force Awakens feels like A …
3 Filmmaking Lessons From the Production of The Force Awakens
Star Wars sets some great examples for aspiring filmmakers. In fact, lessons can even be found in the very brief behind-the-scenes looks we’ve had at The Force …
J.J. Abrams: Master of Mystery, King of the Nerds
Storytelling is the most important part of the filmmaking process. For writer/director J.J. Abrams, it’s something that he’s spent a lifetime mastering.
3 Ways to Stabilize Motion in After Effects
There are multiple ways to smooth out and stabilize motion in After Effects. Here are the three most important techniques to know.
3 More Creative Practical Lighting Methods
Practical lighting is becoming more common than ever thanks to the low-light abilities of modern digital cinema cameras. Here are a few of the most effective practical …
Deconstructing the Scene: War of the Worlds
Let’s take a detailed, step-by-step look at what went into creating one of the most riveting scenes in recent film history: the alien attack that launches the …