Video Production
Tips, tricks and tutorials for professional video producers, filmmakers, directors and camera operators.
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8 Flight Tips to Make Your Drone Footage More Cinematic
Drone footage is everywhere, so how do you capture cinematic shots to make your project stand out? Check out our favorite tips in this video tutorial.
Production Tips: Walkie Talkie Codes and Etiquette on Set
Efficient radio communication on set keeps productions moving quickly. Here’s what you need to know to join the conversation.
Directing Fight Cinematography: The Right Way and the Wrong Way
Choreographing a fight scene is only half the battle. If your audience can’t tell what they’re watching then all those beautiful techniques mean nothing.
Making a Short Film With Little to No Crew: The Aftermath
We’ve asked before if making a film by yourself is possible. Well, it’s been a couple of years, and the technology has advanced, so we’re asking again …
Production Tip: How You Can Prevent Corrupted Footage
Corrupted footage is every filmmaker’s nightmare. While there are some reliable recovery methods, let’s take a look at proper preventative measures.
Cinematography Tutorial: Following The Three-Second Rule
Your shot may look good on camera, but is it good enough for the editing suite? Save yourself (or your editor) some frustration with the three-second rule.
After MP3: The Past, Present, and Future of Audio Codecs
With the MP3 gone, what audio codecs are poised to become the new standard? Let’s talk about compression, modern audio codecs, and the future of audio.
Film Study: How to Pull Off a Twist Ending in Your Feature
Follow these steps to really earn a twist ending in your feature film — one that will leave audiences coming back for more.
Video Tutorial: The Audio Transition You Need to Start Using
Audio swells are a dynamic way to add some punch to your transitions. In this video tutorial, we cover how to work with them in your own …
Production Tips for Shooting in Outdoor Lighting Conditions
The quality of the sunlight is an important part of any outdoor shoot. Here are a few rules of thumb to make sure you optimize your footage.
How to Create a Scribble Animation in After Effects
So you think frame-by-frame animation is just too tedious for your film or video project? In this tutorial, we invite you to think again.
Production Tips: What to Expect on Your First Film or Video Set
There are many unspoken rules and best practices for working on a film or video set. Here’s what you need to know your first time out.