Video Production
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Understanding and Implementing Plot Structure for Films and Screenplays
Let’s explore the fundamentals of story and plot structure and how filmmakers can use these basics to create their own narratives.
Software Timelapses: A Therapeutic and Viable Way to Learn
From the sixty-second quick tip to the ten-minute deep dive, here are five videos to dip your toes into learning via time-lapse software.
The Different Ways to Expertly Use and Shoot Slow Motion
Here’s how you can expertly use slow motion and high frame rate in your film and video projects. Dive in and learn to use it.
6 Modern TV Shows and Movies that Mix Genres
Shows and movies that mix different genres often produce captivating content that feels fresh, pushing the envelope on how stories can be told. Here are some notable …
DJI Levels Up the Stabilizer Game Again with the RS 2 and RSC 2
Two new camera stabilizers for you to drool over as you debate on which one to get. Let’s take a look. DJI has released two new camera …
Mandalorian Miniatures: How ILM Combined Classic Special Effects, 3D Printing, and Modern VFX
The Mandalorian turns to a tried-and-true special effect — hand-crafted miniature models. Here’s how they did it. While you’ve likely seen the hundreds of articles on how …
Breaking Down the Multifaceted Role of a Showrunner
A look into the all-important television or streaming program showrunner, and how you can learn from this multifaceted role.
FCPX Essentials: How to Import and Organize Your Footage
Let’s get to the basics. In this first episode of the FCPX Essentials, we are covering the ways of importing and exporting footage in Final Cut Pro.
Picking a 4K B Camera for a Documentary Project for Around $1000
Let’s take a look at the best B cameras capable of 4K filming that retail under $1,000. Use these in your documentary projects.
A Study of Unreliable Narrators Throughout Film History
Exploring the deceitful history of unreliable narration in film, and how you can use it to subvert audience expectations in your projects.
Learning From That Day Your Video Editing PC Got Stolen
Here are a few takeaways I have of the unfortunate experience of having almost all of my video editing equipment stolen from a recent break in.
Understanding the Critical Importance of the Camera Operator
Let’s take a look into the art of camera operating by examining what a film looks like without one. Here’s why the camera operator’s role is so …