Video Production
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The Secrets to Using a Dissolve Transition Effectively
The dissolve transition can carry many meanings and affect your story in many vastly different ways. Here are a few ways filmmakers past and present have employed …
RED’s 19-Year-Old Underdog Prodigy
The president of RED Digital Cinema loaned his personal Helium 8K to a 19-year-old filmmaker for 24 hours. Watch the stunning short film, and see how it …
Add Background Lighting To Achieve Three-Dimensional Space
Lighting the background of your shot can add depth to a scene and up the production value of your project. Here’s everything you need to know about …
The Canon 5D Mark IV Is on the Horizon
Rumored specs, lens options, pricing, and a potential launch date. The Canon 5D Mark IV is almost here.
Hack Your H1 Audio Recorder for $15
Gear hack: Upgrade your Zoom H1 audio recorder to include two XLR inputs and two outputs — all for under $15! Here’s how it’s done.
6 Can’t-Miss Video Industry Conferences (Fall 2016)
Network with creative professionals and learn something new at this fall’s must-attend video industry conferences.
How to Organically Incorporate Close-Ups Into Your Edit
Close-ups and extreme close-ups have the power to be intimate, terrifying, and hilarious. Placing these shots naturally in your work is tricky — but not impossible.
The Difference Between $1K and $10K Cameras
How do the dollars and cents compare with dynamic ranges and sensor sizes? Let’s examine the differences between $1,000 DSLRs and their higher-end $10,000 counterparts.
7 Common (and Avoidable) Continuity Errors
Continuity errors can pull an audience out of the world you’ve spent so much time and effort creating. Here are a few common continuity goofs and gaffes …
Create the Look of Natural Light with LED Screens and Projection Panels
The Jungle Book figured out how to create natural light in the middle of a warehouse. How can you apply this technique to your next video?
Hook Your Audience With the First Shot
Your film or video project’s first shot is incredibly important. Whether you’re establishing a time and place or unveiling a mystery, a compelling first frame is vital.
Everything You Need to Know About Putting Your Videos Online
Ready to maximize the reach of your video content? Here are the ideal video lengths, specs, voice, and style for Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo.