Video Production
Tips, tricks and tutorials for professional video producers, filmmakers, directors and camera operators.
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Directing Challenges: How to Communicate Effectively with Actors
Here are a few different techniques you can try out to get the best performances possible from the actors on your project.
Exporting Video With An Alpha Channel for Transparency in After Effects
This tutorial shows you how to speed through some After Effects fundamentals, including transparency information. Here’s what you need to know.
Blackmagic RAW Added to BMPCC4K with Blackmagic Camera Update 6.2
If you’ve been eagerly waiting to shoot Blackmagic RAW on your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, the time has finally come.
BREAKING: Blackmagic Design Announces the New URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
After a 2-year wait for the next generation of the URSA mini series, Blackmagic has finally released the successor to the indie filmmaking favorite.
How to Properly Pancake Timelines in Adobe Premiere Pro
This tutorial will take a look at how to set up a custom workspace in Premiere Pro that will significantly speed up our post work.
Quick Tip: Fixing Rolling Shutter Flash with Opacity Blends
The rolling shutter in CMOS chips can cause flash frames. Here’s how you can fix them and get your project back on track.
The Whys and Hows of Tracking: Handheld vs. Stabilized
How you move your camera in your projects can affect the tone and message of your shots. Here’s what to consider before hitting record.
Industry Interview: Behind the Lens with Filmmaker Carolina Costa
PremiumBeat spoke with Brazilian filmmaker Carolina Costa about her path to success, her approach to the work, and her creative direction.
Production Tips: The Four Secrets of a Successful Documentary
A good documentary must tell a powerful story. Here are four tips to keep you on track, especially when the going gets tough.
The Best Quotes from Directors, Editors, and Everything in Between
From Oscar-winning editors and production designers to producers and screenwriters — here are some of the biggest takeaways from our recent interviews.
DIY Filmmaking Tips: Building a Heavily Diffused $50 Light
Here’s a video tutorial on how to recreate the spill and power of a popular powerhouse light with little to no budget at all.
Industry Insights: The Ins and Outs of Working as a Script Supervisor
“Script supervisor,” “continuity coordinator,” or most commonly just “scripty” — this job is one of the most important on any set.