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J.J. Abrams: Master of Mystery, King of the Nerds

Storytelling is the most important part of the filmmaking process. For writer/director J.J. Abrams, it’s something that he’s spent a lifetime mastering.

Cinematography

Deconstructing the Scene: War of the Worlds

Let’s take a detailed, step-by-step look at what went into creating one of the most riveting scenes in recent film history: the alien attack that launches the …

Cinematography

5 Tips For Shooting Unscripted Reality Content

Reality television can be some of the most challenging content to capture, but these tips will help any unscripted set achieve better results.

Color Grading

Color Grading Insight From Pro Colorist Alexis Van Hurkman

We interviewed pro colorist Alexis Van Hurkman and asked him to share how an aspiring colorist can tap into the competitive world of color grading.

Filmmaking

Learn the The Art of Hollywood Storytelling

Polish your script and learn the secrets of Hollywood storytelling from three professional story consultants.

Cinematography

Sony a7S vs a7S II: Is There a Noticeable Difference?

The a7S vs a7S II: is the new model better than the old? Our team had a chance to compare these low-light monsters.

Cinematography

Hands-On Review: Does the Sony a7S II Live up to the Hype?

The Sony a7S II adds some welcome improvements to the already incredible a7S. So, the camera is perfect… right?

After Effects

HitFilm 4 Pro: Easier, Faster, and Sexier Than After Effects

HitFilm 4 Pro is a hybrid editing and compositing software that could change the video editing industry. Here’s our review of this awesome new program.

Cinematography

Cinematography Manual: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Director of Photography

This guide for cinematographers will teach you all the basics of cinematography while linking you to tons of other great resources for more in-depth coverage.