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7 Tutorials on Adding The “Cinematic” Look to Your Videos
Here’s a bit of advice on breaking down how to create that “cinematic” look — including some helpful and creative resources.
Quality vs. Quantity: What Should You Record While Traveling?
While having selection footage is helpful, the key to great storytelling is about quality content, not quantity overload.
4 Older Cinema Cameras That Hold Up to Today’s Standards
With the announcements of so many new cinema cameras, we often forget about the cameras that paved the way for digital cinematography.
From “The Wizard of Oz” to “Transformers”: 100 Years of Color Grading
Since the early 20th Century, color has been an integral part of cinema. Here’s how to recreate some of the most iconic trends in DaVinci Resolve.
Why Adobe Doesn’t Want You Using Older Versions of CC
Adobe is changing what software you can and can’t use. So, what are the changes, how will it affect you, and what is the cause for these …
Quick and Easy Tips on Shooting and Processing Day for Night
In this article, we’ll take a look at the basics of shooting day for night footage — as well as post-production processing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Working as a Grip: Essential Tips for Safety and Success
The grip’s job is one of the most important and difficult on a film set. Let’s take a look at the details and see if gripping is …
Production Tip: How to Calculate Power for Your Camera
How much power will you need for your camera on set? Find out how to do the calculations so you never run out during a shoot.
Actual Documentary Tips You Can Learn from Popular Mockumentaries
It has been said that the best way to learn an art form is through imitation. But, the true way to master an art form is to …
First-Time Filmmakers: Finding No-Budget Locations for Your Production
Your location can make or break your film project. Here’s how to find the perfect spot to shoot when you don’t have a budget.
Set Tone and Atmosphere by Mastering the Establishing Shot
Establishing shots should be subtle, not only communicating location in time and space but also setting the tone for the story about to take place.
Industry Insights: How to Sustain a Career as a Filmmaker
There is only one way to make money as a filmmaker and the vast majority of filmmakers don’t understand what it is. So, what is the answer?