Filmmaking
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7 DIY Filmmaking Projects You Can Complete in a Weekend
Expand your filmmaking skill-set in only a weekend with these DIY tutorials for fun, creative, and relatively simple filmmaking projects.
Industry Insights: Turning Short Stories into Beautiful Feature Films
Adapting short fiction for the big screen can be challenging. These writers and directors shared their ideas on what worked for them.
The Advantages of Hard Light and the Benefits of Using It on Set
You can create dramatic compositions by bouncing hard light off something to make it soft, and create sharp edges and punchy, bold images.
Video Games vs. Feature Films: Why Adaptations Usually Fail
While video games include cinematic storytelling, we have to wonder why they rarely translate into good movies. It seems to come down to delivery.
Capturing the Cinematic Moment: Creative Uses for a Color Meter
Color has long been one of the primary tools filmmakers use to communicate aspects of their characters and the worlds they live in.
The Biggest B-Roll Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting on the Run
Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes filmmakers and videographers make when shooting B-roll — and how to avoid them when you’re on the run.
What Is Panavision’s Liquid Crystal Neutral Density (LCND) Filter?
Panavision recently announced its brand new LCND filter. We took a look at what it is, how it works, and what to expect from ND filters in …
Working with a Green Screen Is Easier than Ever — Here’s Why
In recent years, working with a green screen has changed. Take a look at a few new factors that have made the process easier than ever.
Where to Find Vintage Lenses (and Tips on How to Use Them)
Let’s take a look at some creative and affordable options into finding, purchasing, and utilizing vintage lenses in your film and video projects.
What the Marvel Cinematic Universe Means for the Future of Film
What do all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters mean for filmmakers and the future development of the industry?
Inside the Electric Department: Lighting, Tools, and Safety Skills
The Electric Department is the backbone of any production. Let’s look at the roles, tools, and responsibilities behind safely powering a set.
Industry Insights: Filming Documentary Subjects in Conflict Zones
Michael Rowley’s 2018 Telluride selection “Hurdle” dives headfirst into creating a documentary about Parkour in an occupied conflict zone.