Filmmaking
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Interview: Showtime Docuseries Cinematographer from The Trade
We sat down with Matt Porwoll, one of the cinematographers behind The Trade to discuss making films about sensitive issues and working with Matt Heineman.
Invisibility: The Secret to Editing and Shooting an Interview
Here’s how you can avoid disrupting the flow of your interview edit — as well as how to avoid jarring camera angles during the shoot.
Create A Shootout Scene In After Effects + Free Muzzle Flashes and Sparks
In this After Effects tutorial, learn how to use muzzle flash and spark elements from RocketStock to create a realistic shootout scene — with free elements.
Tips from SXSW: Filming with Your Camera in Motion
2018 SXSW Film Festival’s Ben Strang shares these 7 tips from his original thriller series for shooting with a camera in motion.
Video Gear: Quick and Easy 3-Point Lighting Bundles
If you need affordable 3-point lighting for your film or video project ASAP, these bundles can get the job done in a hurry.
5 Ways You Should Use Sound Effects in Your Projects
Crisp visuals and quality audio are the secrets to any film or video’s success. But don’t stop there. Stick the landing with the power of sound effects.
Should You Ever Give Your Client The Unedited Project Footage?
So you’ve finished a great video for your client. They’re happy. You’re happy. However, they want the footage files, too. What should you do?
Roundup: Back to Basics with Essential Camera Movements
Looking to master the essentials of filmmaking? Get back to basics with this short overview of key camera movements and their uses. Top image via gnepphoto. Camera …
Take Your Creative Briefs to the Next Level With Adobe InDesign
Make your creative briefs pop with Adobe InDesign, and learn how to combine aesthetics and narrative into something that resonates with your clients.
Interview: 7 Filmmaking Tips for Creating Retro ’80s Action
Meet the very talented filmmaker trying to recreate retro ’80s action in the ambitious and fun new project Commando Ninja.
SXSW Discussions: 7 Tips on How to Develop a Digital Docuseries
The creators of a taco travel docuseries set to appear on a new PBS YouTube channel discuss how to develop projects for digital audiences.
Are Spin-Offs and Media Tie-Ins Changing The Summer Blockbuster?
Hollywood’s biggest franchises are increasingly creating offscreen media tie-ins. These extras can be great, but is this damaging the films themselves?