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3 Unusual Camera Angles to Liven up Your Dialogue Scenes
Here are three ways some leading filmmakers have broken new ground and freshened up what could otherwise be shoot-by-numbers footage.
Industry Insights: Production Designer Malchus Janocko
PremiumBeat talked with this versatile designer about the process and people involved in creating the look and feel of very different properties.
Do Creative Agencies Need a Creative Director of Video?
Find the digital frontier’s new direction with three ways a creative agency can benefit from having a Creative Director of Video.
Tips for Getting the Smoothest Handheld Footage
Today we check out a few tools and methods you can use to capture the smoothest handheld footage possible for your next project.
A Cheap Trick for Lighting a Daylight Interior Car Scene
Here are a few techniques to master the subtleties of lighting a car interior in daylight — without breaking your budget.
Key Concepts for Incorporating Game Theory into Filmmaking
In this roundup, check out some useful strategies from the world of game theory that apply to the decisions many filmmakers face.
Three Quick Tips for Filming in the Midday Sun Without Diffusion Tools
Here’s some advice on how to use natural light when shooting various exterior (and interior) scenes either low- or no-budget.
The Many Different Ways to Use the Crop Effect in Premiere Pro
Here are six ways the crop effect in Adobe Premiere Pro will improve your filmmaking workflow — and yield more satisfying results.
7 Ways to Stay Safe and Avoid Injuries on Video Projects
Here are seven tips to keep in mind while on set to avoid injury — or developing unsafe and unsustainable filmmaking habits.
Top Equipment Investments for Working Filmmakers
When it comes to working as a filmmaker for a living, what are the best gear investments to make money rather than lose it? Here are a …
5 Steps to Finding (and Closing) Video Production Jobs
Let’s take a look at the five steps to help you find — and more importantly close — jobs and clients for consistent work you can count …
How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions
Filmmakers use various ways to introduce their heroes (and their villains) by shaping the audience’s subconscious judgment.