Filmmaking
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First-Time Filmmakers: How Do You Build a Cast Without a Budget?
Getting started in filmmaking isn’t cheap, so what can you do when you need actors, but you don’t have the budget for them?
The Four Most Dangerous and Avoidable Accidents on a Film Set
Filmmaking is all about pushing limits; however, failure to consider risks can cause injuries. Here are the most important safety concerns to keep in mind.
Sci-Fi 101: Tips for Creating Awesome Time Travel Films
Follow these tips and tricks to create awesome (and accurate) time travel sequences in your next sci-fi film or video project.
Lighting in a Pinch: Five Tricks Using Your Mobile Phone
Do you need a lighting fix in a hurry, and on the cheap? These cell phone lighting tricks will work when you really need them to.
Four Reasons You Should Use (and Love) Your Camera’s Stock Lens
Need an incentive to love your stock lens? Break down some of the benefits of sticking with your camera’s stock zoom lens.
On the Market: Five Great Key Lights for Five Different Budgets
Today we’re going to take a look at five favorite key lights, with accompanying diffusion materials, for every budget range.
$10K vs. $100K vs. $500K: Feature Film Budgets Compared
These budget breakdowns demonstrate the wild difference money makes when shooting a feature film. Here’s what you can expect.
Learn How to Create a Timeless Look with a White Cyclorama
Lighting a white cyclorama? These tips will help you get the classic look you’re going for in your next film or video project
Stabilizing Your Camera Movement: Gimbals vs. Steadicams
Every cinematographer knows the quest for smooth footage. Let’s take a look at two of the primary options for stabilizing footage during production.
The History and Power of Sound Design in the Film Industry
The history of sound design involves innovations from some of the biggest names in Hollywood. At the 2019 Tribeca Film festival, we heard their stories.
The Universal Language of Music: Interview with Composer Jacob Yoffee
Composer Jacob Yoffee may have grown up around the globe, but it’s been the universal language of music that has kept him grounded and connected.
Production Tips: Working With a Color Checker on Your Next Shoot
Color grading your videos? Consider using a color checker or color chart to get that perfect color grade every filmmaker is after.