Filmmaking
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5 Tips for Shooting a Period Piece on a Shoestring Budget
Period pieces are usually out of reach for low-budget filmmakers, but these five tips will open up the possibility of setting your story in a different era.
Is the AJA CION the Biggest Bust in Modern Filmmaking?
We had high hopes for the AJA CION – but it seems like the camera might flare out before it even gets started. Let’s take a look …
Upcoming Film Festival Deadlines (Summer 2015)
Take a look at the top upcoming film festival deadlines slated for the second quarter of 2015, and get a leg up on when and where to …
Choosing Between The Blackmagic URSA and URSA Mini
The Blackmagic URSA Mini offers a lot of camera in a very affordable package. Let’s take a look at how the camera stacks up to its big …
Cinematography Tips For Horror Filmmakers
The Horror genre calls for some unique lighting techniques. These cinematography tips will make just about any horror film more stylized and effective.
Cinematography Tip: Use Fog To Add Depth to Your Shot
A little haze goes a long way. Fire up the fog machine to add dimension and depth to your shots! Learn more about it with this quick …
5 DIY Lighting Tips For Filmmakers on a Budget
Filmmaking can get expensive quick! Save yourself some cash and free up some of your budget with this collection of DIY lighting tips.
Your Best Options for High Frame Rate Filmmaking
On the market for a new camera that shoots high frame rates? We’ve got you covered with this list of options.
Can You Tell the Difference Between a $150 Lens and a $15,000 Lens? Probably Not.
Think you can spot the differences between cheap and expensive lenses? Take this test and find out.
How to Adapt Your Feature Idea Into a Short Film
Filmmakers are often faced with the challenge of reworking a feature film screenplay into a short film. Here’s the best way to go about it.
Free Storyboard Template for Film and Video Projects
Share your creative vision with your crew using this free storyboard template.
Industry News: GoPro and Google Jump Into VR, Blackmagic Upgrades
Google Jump and GoPro Spherical offer new options in the expanding world of VR content. Hear all about it and more in this collection of industry news.