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Gimbals: The Ultimate Smartphone Filmmaking Accessory
Discover why smartphone gimbals are the top relatively low-cost phone accessory that can help you capture smooth, professional shots.
What is Mumblecore? A Guide to this Indie Film Genre
The lure of Mumblecore: A look into the naturalistic, DIY styles of this influential subgenre of independent film. At what I would assume to have been a …
PremiumBeat vs. Audioblocks
Let’s look at PremiumBeat and Audioblocks to see how these royalty free music libraries differ.
Filmmaking Gear Highlights of 2020 – Indie Edition
Like most industries, the video gear market was inundated with new gear this year. Here are some select highlights to consider.
An Interview with Michael Pessah, ASC, on Filming a Beach Night Exterior
Cinematographer Michael Pessah discusses the lighting, camera, and overall planning it took to pull off shooting a beach night exterior. Smiley Face Killers is a treatise in …
Royalty Free Music and Other Tips to Protect Your Twitch Channel
As Twitch cracks down on streamers using copyrighted music, here’s how you can avoid having your content deleted.
Why Filmmakers Should Always Watch the Director’s Cut
Take a look into famous “director’s cuts” and what filmmakers can learn from watching movies the way they were meant to be seen.
PremiumBeat vs. Artlist
Let’s compare PremiumBeat vs. Artlist — what are the differences between library size, pricing, licensing, and more. Get the details here.
5 Principles of Documentary Filmmaking to Use on Your Next Film
Turn your documentary gear and skills into tools for narrative short and feature filmmaking. Dive in for more details.
Filmmaking 101: Shooting a Video from Start to Finish
Filmmaking may seem like a beast. However, you can learn every aspect of this storytelling medium. Let’s start by picking up a camera.
The Best Free and Paid Screenwriting Software Solutions
Whether writing on a Windows, macOS, Linux, or an Android device, this is the software you need to write a screenplay—free and paid.
Tips for Using Walkie-Talkie Lingo on Film Sets and More
Let’s take a look at common walkie-talkie lingo used on film sets and other two-way radio tips. Check these out.