Video Production
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5 International Travel Tips for Filmmakers and Videographers
Here are five pieces of advice for managing gear — and yourself — when traveling internationally for a shoot.
How to Write a Documentary Treatment
You’ve got an idea for a documentary, but you need funding. Writing a treatment is an essential part of fundraising.
Video Editing Quick Tip: Creating Placeholder Titles
Create temporary title placeholders in Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X with these simple keyboard shortcuts.
Facebook Hack: How to Optimize Your Video Posts
Facebook is quickly becoming the future of online video. Learn how to get the most out of your Facebook video posts.
How Symbolic Framing Adds Depth to Your Shot
Background objects can create symbolism in your shot. Be aware of your framing and avoid unintentional messaging.
Blackmagic’s New URSA Mini Pro Camera and DaVinci Resolve Panels
Switch between EF, PL, and B4 mounts with the new URSA Mini Pro video camera, and grade footage on the go with the two new DaVinci Resolve …
Cinematography Tip: Control Window Light With ND Gels
Take control of window lighting on your next shoot with ND filters.
Production Tips: Making Interviewees Comfortable
Shooting interviews for your next video project? Follow these tips to make your interviewees comfortable and get the best results.
The Death and Rebirth of the Zoom
The zoom is one of the oldest image-affecting filmmaking practices, pioneered in the late 19th century and first used commercially in 1927.
5 Faster Editing Tips for Premiere Pro + Free Footage
Shift your editing into overdrive with these 5 awesome Premiere Pro tips.
Filmmaking Hack: Create a Handheld Camera Rig for Less than $5
Like indie filmmaking? This might just be the cheapest DIY rig in the world.
Smartphone Filmmaking: Saving Battery Life and Storage Space
Smartphones are incredibly useful for documentary filmmakers, but how can you keep shooting with limited battery life and storage space?