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Sound as Lighting: The Mood-Altering Magic of Atmospheric Royalty-Free Music
You can use the free-form tones of atmospheric royalty-free music to spotlight emotion within scenes in almost any type of project.
The Right In-Air Diffusion for Your Project: Haze vs. Fog vs. Smoke
Today, we’ll take a look at which in-air diffusion best emphasizes dramatic light in your scene — as well as adding production value to your set.
How Will Instagram Influence the Filmmakers of Tomorrow?
In this write-up, we’re going to discuss not only how Instagram has affected photography but also its current and future influence on cinematography.
CGI, 3D Scans, and Live Action with the Image Creators at Saddington Baynes
We sat down with image creators Andy White and Alex McDonald to discuss technical processes, personal workflow, and the future of the industry.
4 Ways Still Photography Can Make You a Better Cinematographer
In this article, we examine visualizing light through photography — and how it can make you a better cinematographer and filmmaker.
Industry Interview: Gotham Chopra on Following Stephen Curry for Facebook Watch
Filmmaker Gotham Chopra talked to us about letting story dictate form, producing intimate docs on winners, and breaking down the “anatomy of greatness.”
Industry Insights: Production Designer John Paino Tells Big Little Lies
We spoke with evocative production designer John Paino about his style, his working relationships, and his creative influences.
BMPCC4K Tips: The Difference Between Constant Bitrate and Constant Quality
Today, we’re going to focus on new encoding options that come with Blackmagic RAW: Constant Bitrate and Constant Quality.
Slinky, Smooth, and Slow: A Sensual Royalty-Free Music Playlist
Create intimate ambiance, stir things up, or slow things down in your next project with these sensual royalty-free tracks.
Drawing the Audience’s Eye by Shaping and Cutting Light
In this write-up, we’ll take a look at cutting and shaping light, why you would want to do it, and the best methods for each budget level.
8 Essential Tips and Tricks for Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro
Find some extra motivation on your next project with these 8 techniques for maximizing your non-linear editing skills in Premiere Pro.
Genre Insights: 5 Things You Need to Make an Action Movie
If you’re looking to dive into the ultimate film genre, here are five things you need when making an action short or feature.