Video Production
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Jonah Hill on Writing and Directing Mid90s — and Tips He Learned from the Greats
Here’s a look at the insights Mid90s director Jonah Hill has learned from filmmaking greats like Martin Scorsese, Spike Jonze, and Seth Rogen.
Everything You Need to Know About the Blackmagic RAW Codec
Blackmagic Studios announced their new RAW codec September 14th 2018, claiming it is a “next generation codec.” So is it?
7 DIY Filmmaking Hacks: Creating New Lights to Building Your Own Hi-Hat
In this video tutorial, we’ve rounded up seven quick-and-easy camera and lighting builds to expand your filmmaking arsenal.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Compression Ratios
We’re here to answer some questions — what are compression ratios, how do they affect digital filmmaking, and what do they have to do with codecs?
The Blackmagic eGPU: The Graphics Upgrade Your Mac Needs
The Blackmagic eGPU is a new external graphics processor made exclusively for Mac. Here’s what we think it can do for you.
Video Tutorial: How to Get Started Creating Stop-Motion Video
In this video tutorial, we’re going to step into the wonderful world of stop-motion animation with a simple paper crumple.
What to Keep in Mind When Creating Facebook Video Ads
Creating a Facebook video ad campaign for yourself or a client? Here are five of the most important insights to keep in mind.
Insights into the State of the Music Video Production Industry
We examined the state of the music video production industry based on insights from a viral sensation director. Here’s what we found out.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Data Compression
What’s the difference between lossy and lossless compression? What about uncompressed? Learn the differences between each in this filmmaking guide.
7 Tips for Working with Voice-Over in Corporate Video Projects
We’ve rounded up some some practical production advice for working with voice-over (VO) in your corporate video projects.
Interview: Daniel Levin, DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
We sat down with the DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story to talk about projects with a social impact and creating work you’re proud …
Production Tips: What You Should Bring Your First Day on Set
You know the lingo, you landed a gig, and you’re ready to work. So what do you need to bring with you for your first of film …