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Recreate Foreign Locations on Set with These Tips
Need to recreate distant locations on the cheap? Use these quick and easy production tips.
Using Minecraft for Pre-Visualization
The director of Free Fire used the mega-popular Minecraft to pre-visualize his ’70s-throwback, shoot-em-up classic.
Best Showreels of Spring 2017
Some of the best demo reels of 2017 showcase the future of filmmaking.
Small Budget? Producer Jason Blum’s 5 Rules for Lean Filmmaking
Lean filmmaking is the successful budget formula for Oscar-nominated Producer Jason Blum. With hits like Whiplash, Get Out, and Paranormal Activity, Blum turns tiny budgets into blockbuster …
Small Chip, Big Chip: Micro 4/3 vs. Full Frame Image Magnification
The difference in apparent image magnification between MFT and Full Frame cameras is important. Know your options before your next shoot.
Do the Math: Planning Your Green Screen Shoot
Accurately plan your next green screen shoot with this technique.
The Death and Rebirth of the Zoom
The zoom is one of the oldest image-affecting filmmaking practices, pioneered in the late 19th century and first used commercially in 1927.
Color Grading: What is ACES?
The Academy Color Encoding System aims to be the filmmaking industry standard for managing color.
The Best of The Beat: PremiumBeat’s Most Popular Posts of 2016
In which your pals at PremiumBeat reflect on 365 days of film and video news, tips, talking points, hacks, freebies, and more. Did your favorite posts make …
How Important Is the Content of a Trailer?
It seems more trailers than ever are featuring footage that’s not included in the final film. Is this deceitful marketing? Or does it even matter?
Creative Inspiration: Best Demo Reels of 2016
It’s that time of the year. Let’s look at some of the best and brightest demo reels from 2016, and get those creative juices warmed up for …
Filmmaking News: Cameras, Computers, Drones, Robots, and More
It’s your filmmaking news roundup! Hear all about the new cameras from RED and Sony, new drones (and recalled ones), robots, stabilizers, and more!