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The Pitfalls of Making A No-Budget Short Film During COVID
While Hollywood and TV have been able to navigate the waters of the pandemic to get productions running again, is it wise for no-budget filmmakers to do …
What is Mumblecore? A Guide to this Indie Film Genre
The lure of Mumblecore: A look into the naturalistic, DIY styles of this influential subgenre of independent film. At what I would assume to have been a …
Film Pacing: 5 Secrets to Keep Your Projects from Getting Stale
Learn more about pacing your story at every stage of production, and how can you use it to keep film and video projects at the right tempo.
Finding Comedy in the Real World with “How to with John Wilson”
Discover how the popular new HBO docuseries explores the worlds of both comedy and documentary at the same time.
Why Every Good Action Film Is Actually a Love Story
From platonic love to romance, Raiders to Terminators, learn why our favorite action-based films are really stories about love.
Filmmaking Gear Highlights of 2020 – Indie Edition
Like most industries, the video gear market was inundated with new gear this year. Here are some select highlights to consider.
An Interview with Michael Pessah, ASC, on Filming a Beach Night Exterior
Cinematographer Michael Pessah discusses the lighting, camera, and overall planning it took to pull off shooting a beach night exterior. Smiley Face Killers is a treatise in …
Cinematography Tips for Covering Your Master Shot
Let’s explore the all-important “master shot” and how you can use it to tie the rest of your cinematic tapestry together.
Industry Insights: An Interview with Composer Guillaume Roussel
From the talkies to virtual reality, composer Guillaume Roussel talks with PremiumBeat about his process when scoring a film.
Why Filmmakers Should Always Watch the Director’s Cut
Take a look into famous “director’s cuts” and what filmmakers can learn from watching movies the way they were meant to be seen.
How to Connect Aputure Lights to the Sidus Link App
Control your lights remotely by connecting your Aputure lights to the Sidus Link app for phones and tablets.
A Look into the Art of Claymation for Film and Video Projects
Explore the hand-crafted history of stop-motion claymation and how you can use it for your own stories and projects.