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Classic Cinema Cameras at Bargain Basement Prices
These cameras were once cutting edge, but if you bought one now, could you live with their foibles, even at the price of a mid-level DSLR?
15 God Ray Light Overlays for Video Editors and Motion Designers
Download over a dozen free volumetric light rays in stunning 4K resolution. Free to use in personal or commercial projects.
Up That Scare Factor: 8 Ways to Build Tension in a Scene
As if things weren’t already tense enough in today’s world, here are eight tips to help stress your audience out even further. Of all the emotional states …
Beware of the Shake: How Excessive Handheld Can Ruin a Shot
Lighter cameras are making shaky-cam more of a problem, especially in drama, and evidence shows that the viewing public doesn’t like it.
Exploring the History and Revival of the 4:3 Ratio
Let’s take a look at this trendy new appropriation of the classic 4:3 aspect ratio and explore whether it’s right for your projects.
7 Must-Have Books for Every Screenwriter’s Library
There’s no right way or wrong way to write, but there are tools that will set you up for success. Here are 7 books every screenwriter needs.
What to Look for in a Dual-Use Photo and Video Digital Camera
Everything you need to know about selecting and investing in the right camera for your digital video and photography needs.
Fantastic Fest 2021: Combining Anime with Live Action
Iké Boys director Eric McEver discusses tips and tricks for blending anime-style animation sequences with a live action narrative.
Quick Tips: 5 Rules for Making a Short-Form Documentary
Follow these basic rules, tips, and tricks to keep your short micro-documentary projects fast, fun, and informative.
Why Hollywood DP Greig Fraser Is Nearly Right about the New iPhone 13
DPs are pumped about the iPhone 13’s cinematic camera. Are they truly excited about the device? Or is it more about the possibilities it represents?
The Best (and Most Insightful) Genre Films at Fantastic Fest 2021
A close look into the blood, guts, and carnage from the many gritty genre films of Fantastic Fest 2021. Let’s get scared!
How Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 Perfected the Art of Color Theory
In this cinematography breakdown we look at how Blade Runner 2049 used color to tell a story through light and sound.