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The Dolly Zoom: Film History and Video Tutorial
The Dolly Zoom is an easy technique in theory but not as easy in practice. In this article we discover how to create a dolly zoom and …
Swap your Director’s Viewfinder for a Smartphone App
If you’re still using a physical director’s viewfinder get with the times! New smartphone options are cheaper and offer a range of options for setting up your …
Easy Luma Mask in FCPX
This free luma mask for FCPX will simplify your matte work – no need to use compound clips! In this post we share the download link and …
5 Similarities Between Miley Cyrus and Filmmaking
What do a teen superstar and the evolving film industry have in common? More than you might think! Have some fun with us, as we compare the …
Video Tutorial: Creating a Lava Lamp Effect
Learn to create a lava lamp effect in this Premiumbeat exclusive After Effects tutorial – a great way to improve your AE skills.
Music Showcase: The Best Royalty Free Pop & Top 40
License high quality Top 40 style music without the price tag of commercial tracks. In this post, we’ve rounded up the very best royalty free pop and …
Wes Anderson’s Newest Film to Premiere in Germany
Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival.
3 Quick Ways to Be a Better Film Director
Being a good director is more than being bossy and ‘in-charge’. Good direction always starts with good casting and an empathetic mindset. Here’s 3 tips you can …
Creative Inspiration: The History of the Title Sequence
This video gives a historical rundown of the title sequence in a unique and organic way – a must watch!
Adobe Announces 3D Printing in Photoshop CC
Adobe introduces new features to Photoshop, including highly anticipated 3D printing functionality.
Video Tutorial: Wave Patterns in After Effects
Create awesome wave patterns using this simple After Effects technique. Learning more complex shape layer techniques is not as difficult as you might think.
Download Free Visual FX Software For A Limited Time
HitFilm is a crowdfunded visual effects app that’s currently FREE. See HitFilm in action and get all the details in this post.