Filmmaking
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Understanding Zoom Lenses and How to Use Them Properly
Before you go overboard with the zoom lens on your next project, learn how it works — and how to use it properly to get the perfect …
Fund Your Project with the IDA’s Massive List of Grants
The International Documentary Association supports filmmakers, and it can help you get the financing you need to bring your projects to life.
The Next Generation of Adobe Creative Cloud Is Now Available
Adobe has released their fall 2017 updates for Creative Cloud. Here are some of the new features that you can use to streamline your editing workflow.
Learn How Legendary Filmmaker David Fincher Tracks His Characters
Through clever tracking, panning, and tilting, David Fincher immerses his audiences by crafting characters like no other working director.
How to Stylize Your Cinematography Like Wes Anderson
Every great cinematographer has a signature style. You can develop yours by studying the experts, beginning with Wes Anderson.
HBO’s New Documentary “Spielberg” Is a Must-See for Aspiring Directors
HBO’s “Spielberg” is more than a biography, it’s a mini masterclass detailing some of the most influential scenes in the history of American cinema.
How Roger Deakins Shot and Lit Blade Runner 2049
Take a look at the lighting cinematographer Roger Deakins designed to capture the visually stunning footage in Blade Runner 2049.
Gear and Accessories You Need for Travel Video and Photography
Wondering what video gear you need to pack for a destination or travel shoot? Here are all the tools you will need to remember while you’re far …
DJI Releases the 6K Zenmuse X7 Camera and 4 Prime Lenses
DJI upgrades the Inspire 2 with an incredible new 6K camera and four new prime lenses. Updates for other DJI products are on the way.
The 5 Best Cameras to Rent or Buy for Any Video Shoot
We take a look at choosing between the ALEXA Mini, RED RAVEN, URSA Mini Pro, a7S II, or GH5. Here are the 5 best cameras to rent …
5 Filmmaking Tips for Creating Practical Gore Effects
Working on a horror film or video project? Here are some practical filmmaking tips for creating gore effects that won’t break your budget.
Filmmaking Tricks: How to Make One Camera Look Like Two
Here are four creative filmmaking techniques you can use to make your solo-camera shoot look like a dual-camera production.