Filmmaking
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Promotion Tips: How to Get Standout Press For Your Film
Need to find promotion for your latest film project? Let’s take a look at the kinds of opportunities you should be exploring.
What Do Filmmakers Mean When They Refer to Composition?
Shooting a successful film requires more than just technical knowledge. It also requires strong film composition. But what, exactly, is that?
The Production Design Challenges of “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”
How do you create six unique, realistic sets for the same Western film? Production Designer Jess Gonchor has the answers.
How Pixar Saved Toy Story 2 from Almost Complete Deletion
Proper data protection during production is critical, and Pixar almost learned this the hard way with Toy Story 2. Here’s the story.
Video Tutorial: Which Frame Rate Should You Be Using?
We’ve all got our frame rate habits, but all film and video projects are different, so one size does not fit all. Here are a few elements …
How Audio Waveforms Can Help Your Music Editing Process
Our latest update to PremiumBeat’s royalty free music library will save you precious time once spent scrolling through song after song for your edit.
Supercharge Your Music Discovery with Our Latest New Features
At PremiumBeat, we’re always looking for new ways to make your music discovery and editing process super-fast and super-efficient. That’s why we’ve launched a whole range of …
Some Lessons in Editing from the Best of Editing Modulations
Sometimes you don’t need a long tutorial to pick up some new editing tricks. Check out our favorites from Editing Modulations.
Getting Started in Effective Low-Budget Film and Video Production
Like any film or video project, low-budget projects require effective planning and smooth production. Here are some tips to get you started.
Shooting Accesible and Awesome Aerial Footage: Drone vs Helicopter
How do you decide whether to use a helicopter or a drone when you shoot your aerial footage? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons …
7 Reasons You Should Consider Adding Voice Narration to Your Film
ice-over narration can be a powerful storytelling device for any film project. Here’s why you should consider adding it to yours.
Filmmaking 101: Creating Tension and Suspense in a Sequence
New to filmmaking or video production? Here are a few tips for how to approach creating tension or suspense in your next project.