Video Production
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Audio Workflows in Autodesk Smoke
Although Smoke is known primarily as a video editing and effects application, there are also many features for working with audio. In this post, we show you …
Must Have Cinematography Gear for Under $100
Cinematography gear is notoriously expensive, but a few “must have” pieces of equipment are surprisingly affordable. In this post, we’ve rounded up useful cinematography gear that won’t …
How To Get Ahead In Your Creative Career
Are you just starting out in your creative career or looking to make a career change? In this post, we share our tips for formulating the right …
Aspect Ratio Fundamentals and Free Aspect Ratio Calculators
Curious about aspect ratios? Film and video pros need to know the difference in ratios, when to use them and why? In this post we roundup great …
Filmmaking Lessons from Steven Spielberg
In this post, we share tips and insight from one of Hollywoods legendary directors, Steven Spielberg. Great inspiration and advice for creative professionals, video editors and producers/directors.
Tips from Pixar: Maintaining Creativity Over The Long Haul
How do you maintain your creativity and focus when working on a long-term project? Take your cues from the folks at Pixar – in this post we …
NeedCreative Podcast: A Weekly Dose of Video Production Knowledge & Inspiration
Stay up to date with the latest in video production news and technology – the weekly NeedCreative Podcast has got you covered.
Seen This? The Art of Steadicam
Check out this montage of the very best Steadicam shots in film and video history. A tribute to one of the harest working positions in the production …
Financial Tips for Creative Professionals
Are you a creative professional looking to maximize your earnings? In this post we share a few tips for taking control of your finances that are essential …
How to Install Magic Lantern
In this video you’ll learn how to install Magic Lantern – an awesome FREE firmware which opens up the possibility of shooting RAW video on your Canon …
Extension Release for Autodesk Smoke 2013: New Features
Autodesk Smoke gets a boost with the release of the Extension Release. Check out all the new features and additions that will improve your video editing and …
Creative Inspiration: Learning from Filmmaking Masters
In this post we share some useful lessons from some of the biggest filmmaking legends in history. We’ll talk cinematography, the language of cinema and video/film editing!