Video Production
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How To Become A Full-Time Freelance Filmmaker Right Now
So you want to go full-time freelance as a filmmaker? Here are a few ways I made the hustle work, and how you can do it too.
Saving Noisy Footage: The Easy Way and the Hard Way
Sometimes you just have to save a shot. Here are two different ways you can clean up noisy footage when you have no other choice.
7 Things You Need to Start Your Own Video Production Company
Are you looking to set up shop by starting your own video production company? Here are seven essential considerations to keep in mind.
What Is a Fast Lens, and What Goes into Designing One?
So the “faster” your lens, the more light it can capture, but what is it that really determines a lens’s maximum aperture?
How to get Drone Flights Approved Near Airports with LAANC
Planning a drone shoot near an airport? We’ll show you how to quickly get airspace authorization approval with the new FAA LAANC program.
5 Reasons Why You Should Shoot Your Own Digital Web Series
At the 2018 Austin Film Festival, we chatted with Root for the Villain writer/director Max Rissman about shooting short-form episodic content.
Production Tips: How to Maintain the Stunt Double Illusion
Using stunt doubles can protect star talent and keep a production on track, but you need more than wardrobes and wide shots to pull off the switch.
Stop Telling People to Shoot Their Films on an iPhone
Filmmakers often hear that gear doesn’t matter — that they should just get out and shoot, even if that means using an iPhone. I disagree.
Production Tip: How to Edit a Fight Scene for Rhythm and Pacing
Good fight scenes need vision, planning, and careful choreography. But ultimately, they depend on the edit for their power.
New to Filmmaking? Here’s Why You Should Keep Your Discarded Footage
Are you new to the world of filmmaking? Here’s why you should keep your initial footage, even when you feel is isn’t up to par with the …
Industry Insights: The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Video Production
Real estate video production can be lucrative work. So what does it take to secure projects and succeed in this niche industry?
Videography Tips: What to Look for in a Good Shoulder Mount
Interested in a shoulder mount for your camera for more mobility on your next project? Here’s what to look for when you start shopping.