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Our Favorite Articles of 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, we decided to revisit some of our favorite articles, videos, and freebies published this year.
Find Inspiration Beyond the Big Screen
Filmmakers can draw inspiration from a number of sources. Check out these recommendations to broaden your horizons.
On Fading to Black: The Hows, The Whens, and The Whys
Fading to black is the smoothest dissolve transition there is, but it’s good for more than just endings. Let’s take a look at what it can do.
The Filmmaker’s Guide to the Establishing Shot
Learn how to set every scene with this in-depth look at the establishing shot.
5 YouTubers to Follow for Creative Cinematography
Keep your skills sharp by tuning into these inspirational YouTubers and the videos they create. You won’t regret it.
Professional Video Editing Tips and Techniques
Want to take your video editing skills from beginner to pro? These tips and techniques can help you become a great video editor.
The Flashback Sequence Effects Tool Kit
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about producing and editing effective flashback sequences
How COVID Has Changed the Filmmaking Industry
Strict protocols, remote working, and virtualization of production—we pick the good bits on the hard road back from the COVID catastrophe.
Video Tutorial: Create the Cheshire Cat Look in After Effects
In this tutorial, learn how to quickly create an eerie stare and smile effect during a fade out transition.
The “Last of Us” Fan Film Shot with the BMPCC 6K
Check out this recent “Last of Us” fan film and see how far homegrown passion projects have come. It’s certainly hit or miss.
Halloween Tutorial Roundup: Your Horror Film Survival Kit
Learn everything you need to know about creating a horror film from start to finish with these helpful tutorials.
Up That Scare Factor: 8 Ways to Build Tension in a Scene
As if things weren’t already tense enough in today’s world, here are eight tips to help stress your audience out even further. Of all the emotional states …