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Roundup: 5 Budget Zoom Lenses for Beginning Filmmakers
When you’re just starting out as a filmmaker, an affordable zoom lens can be your best friend. Here are our picks for the best lenses for beginners.
What Else Can You Do with Your 360° and VR Video Footage?
Do you dislike 360 and VR video? In this video tutorial, we’ll show you how to get creative with some alternative uses for these formats.
7 Things to Check Before You Begin Recording Yourself
Before you hit record on the next film or video project featuring yourself, be sure to work through the items on this checklist.
Interview: How Filmmaker Jessica Sanders Brought a Tiny Person into a Big World
Filmmaker Jessica Sanders chats about her short “End of the Line” and some of its amazing practical and digital VFX tricks.
Lens Review: How To Shoot Anamorphic with The Atlas Orion Lenses
Anamorphic lenses yield arguably the most inherently cinematic images. Now, thanks to Atlas Lens Co. and others, they’re becoming more accessible.
Everything You Need to Know About Layer Styles in After Effects
In this video tutorial, learn how you can use the Layer Styles menu in Adobe After Effects for your next film or video project.
How to Soften Your Sharp 4K DSLR Video Footage
Super sharp footage is great when you need it, and not so great when you don’t. Here’s how to soften it — during production and in post.
7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic’s URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera
Blackmagic Design has created the Swiss Army knife of cameras, and here are the definitive reasons why you should be using it.
Six Videography Tips for Shooting in Bright Sunlight
In this roundup, check out some tips for keeping your cool and shooting quality footage in bright sunlight for your next video project.
Interview: Actor Amy Stewart on the Work-Life Balancing Act
We sat down with actor Amy Stewart to discuss how you can stay creative and continue supporting yourself in between industry gigs.
Video Tutorial: Which Microphone Should You Use?
Good audio can make or break your project, but with so many available options, how do you know which one you should use, and why? Choosing the …
Build Your Own Car Rig for Thirty Dollars + 10 Production Tips
Shooting a car scene in your next film or video project? Check out this DIY car mount build — and some tips for your scene.