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The Iconic Special Effects of the Star Wars Films — Ranked
From the good to the great to the dear-god-please-no, here are the iconic visual effects behind Star Wars ranked — respectfully.
How to Master Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin Technique
The mystery and thrill of Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin: What it is and how it can be utilized in your next film and video project?
“Watchmen” and The Art of Creating Nonlinear Stories
Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.
Making Ford v Ferrari: Cinematography at 100 mph
See how director James Mangold relied on tried-and-true methods for shooting scenes at high speed—and invented a few techniques of his own.
A Guide to Structuring Your Scripts and Screenplays
When you’re structuring your screenplay, there are a number of options to consider if you want the strongest script possible.
What “The Righteous Gemstones” Teaches About Directing Styles
Rotating roles — an intimate lesson in how multiple directors can use multiple filmmaking styles to create one unified vision.
Stylistic Goodies and Grit: A Film Grain Footage Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’m going to share my secret cinematic weapons that give your footage character, without costing you a ton of time.
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A Guide to Turning Your Podcasts into Video Podcasts
From podcaster to videomaker — how can you use video in podcasts, what are some different video styles, and how can you stay ahead of the growing …
Costume Designer Ginger Martini on Production Prep and Post Process
PremiumBeat examines the important role clothes play in film and television in this conversation with fashion designer-turned-costume maven Ginger Martini.
Get Schooled by These Timeless Film History Docs
Challenge your perspective with these documentaries on filmmakers, their tools, the histories they encapsulate, and the cultural context of their work.
Filmmaking Lessons from the Making of the Sci-Fi Horror Classic “Alien”
A new documentary, “Memory: the Origins of Alien,” explores the filmmaking process behind the iconic sci-fi horror classic “Alien.”