Filmmaking

Learn filmmaking tips and techniques from the work of filmmaking legends liek Georges Melies, Hitchcock and more.
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The classic gimbal hand-off is a great technique that can add style and eloquence to an otherwise pedestrian tracking shot.

Gregory Middleton shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the cinematography behind Watchmen — as well as some insights for aspiring filmmakers.

Having trouble writing your script? Here are a few tips to get your creativity flowing so you can discover the path to a great story.

Let’s take a quick look at the Vimeo mobile app and some of the updated technologies for smartphone shooting and editing.

In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to build an inexpensive — and relatively simple — quasar-style light control using foam core.

Let’s dive into the history of the skate video and how skateboarding has influenced the videography and filmmaking landscape.

The mystery and thrill of Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin: What it is and how it can be utilized in your next film and video project?

Here are some insightful tips on how to pitch and sell yourself, land the best gigs, and actually get paid for documentary film work.

Frustrated with Premiere? Tired of the subscription model? Today, we’re taking a peek at some of the alternative NLEs available to editors.

Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.

We take a look here at the relative pros and cons of forming your own production company — and when it makes sense to do so.

See how director James Mangold relied on tried-and-true methods for shooting scenes at high speed—and invented a few techniques of his own.