Video Tutorials
Video tutorials covering filmmaking, production and post. Software covered includes Avid, After Effects and Final Cut Pro.
Learn How to Build Your Own Studio Set for Less Than $150
In this video tutorial, find out everything you need to know to build a studio flat from the ground up for your next film or video project.
Video Tutorial: How to Create a Color Theme for Adobe Creative Cloud
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a custom color theme that you can use in Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite of programs.
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.
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.
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.
Video Tutorial: Create an Action Promo With After Effects
Need a fast-paced action promo for sports projects or high-energy videos? We’ve got you covered with this video tutorial.
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.
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.
Which Camera Movement Should You Use — and When and Why?
From expansive dolly moves to intimate handheld shots, there’s a range of camera movements for every shot. But which one works best for the story?
Video Tutorial: Build Your Own $50 Car-Side Camera Mount
Sure, Russian Arm systems are amazing, and we’d all love to use one, but if you don’t have the budget for one, just build your own car-side …