Filmmaking
Learn filmmaking tips and techniques from the work of filmmaking legends liek Georges Melies, Hitchcock and more.
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Never Miss a Shot Again: Create a Shot List Document
Plan out all your day’s shots by creating a shot list document and never miss that important closeup again. Download the free template here.
5 Principles of Documentary Filmmaking to Use on Your Next Film
Turn your documentary gear and skills into tools for narrative short and feature filmmaking. Dive in for more details.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K in Extreme Cold
Florent Piovesan from Of Two Lands shares how well the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K handles the extreme cold of Antarctica.
How Music Helped to Motivate This DIY Coronavirus Documentary
A chat with the filmmakers of Affected: The Story of Us on how they were able to put the soundtrack first to render their emotions. Dive in!
Who is Mank? An Introduction to Iconic Screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz
Take a look behind the script of David Fincher’s new biopic on the legendary Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman “Mank” Mankiewicz.
352 Free Letterbox Templates for Video Editing (8K, 4K, HD & More)
Easily give your videos the cinematic cropping they deserve with these free high-res letterbox templates for video editing.
Tips from Renowned Cinematographers for Your Next Film
Interested in becoming a noteworthy director of photography? The best place to begin is by studying the great cinematography masters.
Filmmaking 101: Shooting a Video from Start to Finish
Filmmaking may seem like a beast. However, you can learn every aspect of this storytelling medium. Let’s start by picking up a camera.
Acting Techniques: Understand Your Actors and Their Methods
Let’s break down the most popular acting techniques, provide notable examples, and see how your talent’s process can improve your film.
Cinematographer Interview: Shooting Darkness for “The Empty Man”
PremiumBeat chats with director of photography Anastas Michos about shooting with the RED Monstro 8K on his latest feature. Dive in.
The Best Free and Paid Screenwriting Software Solutions
Whether writing on a Windows, macOS, Linux, or an Android device, this is the software you need to write a screenplay—free and paid.
Tips and Tricks for Making a Film with Zoom Technology
Let’s explore the important elements you’ll need to know to make a successful short film using Zoom technology.