Video Production
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Creating Custom Cinema Lenses
Make a custom cine-lens for less than $150 in this video tutorial by Caleb Pike.
Creative Inspiration: Icons Commercial
Explore cultural icons in this continuous and beautiful commercial: Icons.
Quick Tips for Perfecting Your Chroma Key in Post
Having trouble pulling a clean chroma key? We share an After Effects tutorial full of tips for keying green or blue screen footage.
NAB 2014 Roundup of Roundups
NAB is probably the biggest event of the film, TV and video industry when it comes to new tools, equipment and software. This roundup of roundups will …
Behind the Scenes of the 96 Minute Shot, The Russian Ark
Take a behind the scenes look at the 96 minute single take movie, The Russian Ark.
Video Tutorial: Composition, Framing and the 180° Rule
If you’re just starting out or would like to brush up on your cinematography skills, then check out these great video tutorials to get great shots for …
Run and Gun Kits for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
In this post we look at building a basic package for a run and gun style setup for your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
Learn the ARRI AMIRA Interface Using this Camera Simulator
Learn the new ARRI AMIRA interface with this awesome simulator.
The Timeline Index in FCPX
Sort through your tagged footage with the Timeline Index in FCPX.
The V-Control UFC-1S: Focus Pulling from a USB Remote
Adjust your focus without changing the lens or buying an expensive follow focus with Aputure’s V-Control.
Get Organized Before You Edit
Richard Harrington offers free slides from his “Getting Organized Before You Edit” talk from NAB 2014.
Effective Pre-Production: Collaboration Between the Cinematographer and Editor
Although the cinematographer and editor work in different phases of projects, by collaborating early, their synched efforts will result in a better final film.