2 Hour VFX Masterclass with Douglas Trumbull
In this masterclass video, VFX legend Douglas Trumbull shares his work behind the visual effects in 2001: Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blade Runner …
Lighting for Video: The Power of One Light
You don’t need an elaborate light setup to capture clean, evenly lit shots. In this video tutorial you’ll learn a few tricks for getting great looking shots …
A Practical Look at FilmConvert: Film Emulation for Video
FilmConvert is a powerful post production tool that can quickly give your digital footage an organic film look. In this post we take a look at FilmConvert, …
Great Directors with Terrible First Movies
Even some of the world’s best filmmakers had rough starts, so don’t be discouraged! In this post we share the bad first movies of Peter Jackson, Francis …
Create a ‘True Detectives’ Style Title Sequence in After Effects
In this video tutorial you’ll discover how to create a double exposure title sequence similar to the one in True Detectives.
5 Camera Cages for the Pocket Cinema Camera
Get the most out of your investment. Outfit your Blackmagic Pocket Camera with a cage for protection and accessories. In this post, we share 5 good cage …
The 4K War: Thoughts on the Future of Video Resolutions
With it’s increased resolution and image quality it’s easy to see why 4K footage is quickly becoming the new standard in video production. But is it too …
Sound Design 101: Making Your Film Sound Great
Understanding these sound design fundamentals is imperative for crafting a successful audio experience for your film.
Video Resumes – A Refreshing Alternative to Demo Reels
Make yourself stand out from the pack with a video resume. In this post we share our favorite video resumes and a few tips for creating your …
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K vs Panasonic Lumix GH4: Test Footage
Check out this impressive test footage from both the Blackmagic 4K Cinema Camera and Panasonic Lumix GH4 – exciting products for indie filmmakers.
After Effects Video Tutorial: Tilt-Shift Effect
Creating a realistic tilt-shift effect in Adobe After Effects is easier than you might think. In this video tutorial we show you a simple way to create …
All Aspiring Cinematographers Need To Know How To Color Grade – Here’s Why
Every director of photographer should be skilled at color grading. In this post, we make the case for a multi-faceted approach to cinematography.