Video Production
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State of the Industry: Camera Operators & Cinematographers
How much do camera operators make? We’ve created an infographic of recent statistics showing the locations where camera operators and cinematographers earn the most.
Simple Photo/Video Light Setups for Cinematic Looks
Most DPs are trained early on in their careers to learn the basics of a three point lighting setup. However, in this post I’ll make a case …
Product Announcement: Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine Lens
Rokinon’s latest announcement brings a much-needed 50mm lens to the cine lens line.
How to Create DIY Diffusion Panels
Learn how to create a DIY diffusion panel with this easy-to-follow video tutorial.
Using the Sound Remover Effect in Adobe Audition
Isolate background noise in your video projects with the sound removal tool in Adobe Audition.
Full Frame Vs. Cropped Sensors: How Much Does It Really Matter?
For the last few years full frame cameras have been all the rage in independent level film production, but crop sensor cameras offer some huge advantages over …
How to Spot a Fake Canon Battery
Think you’re buying an official battery on Ebay? Watch this helpful tutorial to figure out how to spot a fake.
5 Tips for Getting Your Indie Film Into Festivals
Prepping your film for a festival run? Consider these 5 tips for your best chance of acceptance and success.
Impossible Shots: The Invention of the Steadicam
In the 1970’s, cinematographer Garrett Brown was tired of the bulky dolly equipment needed to get a smooth, moving shot. Out of this frustration, came an invention …
Not Enough Light? Try Double Bouncing Reflectors
You don’t have to have big production lights to light up dark spaces. Learn how to double bounce light in the following video tutorial.
4K Workflow Essentials
Taking on a 4k workflow for the first time? Here are some essential things that you need to know.
Adobe Premiere Video Tutorial: Adding Graphics, Images & Textures to Titles
Learn how to texturize titles in this Adobe Premiere video tutorial.