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A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
Want to be a documentary filmmaker? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to lead you through every step of the process, from initial documentary concepting to distribution.
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
9 Must-Read Articles for Filmmakers (May 2016)
Freelance filmmakers and videographers need to keep their ears to the ground for the latest industry news. Here are a few recent must-read articles for filmmakers.
Video Editing: What Are J-Cuts and L-Cuts?
There are several video editing techniques every professional needs to know. Let’s take a look at two of them: the J-cut and L-cut.
The Negatives of Shooting on Film
The debate over film versus digital will rage on well into the future, but let’s take a look at some of the emerging negatives of shooting on …
5 Films That Influenced Christopher Nolan
Before Christopher Nolan was a blockbuster director, he was a kid who loved movies. Here are the five films he identifies as his biggest influences.
Anamorphic 101: How to Shoot and Edit Anamorphic Footage
Anamorphic footage has become synonymous with the “Hollywood” look, which has many independent filmmakers using anamorphic lenses as a means to add production value to their projects. …
Dissecting a Hollywood Editor’s Avid Workspace
Learn from Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation editor Eddie Hamilton as the ins and outs of his Avid workspace are revealed.
FCPX Tip: Copy and Paste Attributes
Discover a Final Cut Pro X feature that flies under the radar for many new editors: copy the attributes of any clip in your timeline and instantly …
Deconstructing the Scene: War of the Worlds
Let’s take a detailed, step-by-step look at what went into creating one of the most riveting scenes in recent film history: the alien attack that launches the …
Color Grading Insight From Pro Colorist Alexis Van Hurkman
We interviewed pro colorist Alexis Van Hurkman and asked him to share how an aspiring colorist can tap into the competitive world of color grading.
How to Clean up Audio in Premiere Pro in 30 Seconds
Need to get good audio fast? Just follow these quick steps in Premiere Pro and Audition.