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Lamb: Arthouse Horror and the Rise of a New Genre
Another A24 horror film continues to redefine the genre for film fans and filmmakers alike. Let’s take a look.
What “The Invisible Man” Can Teach Aspiring Suspense Filmmakers
Here’s a lesson on budget genre-filmmaking done right, and why you should trust your instincts by focusing on the unseen.
Why Some Special Effects Age Well (and Others Clearly Don’t)
What makes good special effects good and bad special effects bad? Let’s figure it out with a few iconic examples of the best and the worst.
The 10 Best Uses of Sound Effects in Filmmaking History
Get some serious SFX inspiration from these cinematic masterpieces of sound design.
10 Free After Effects Templates: Typography
Create sexy, slick, stylish titles and lower thirds with these free After Effects typography templates.
Kid Candidate: How a Viral Video Campaign Launched a Documentary
An interview with the viral filmmaker and the serious documentarian behind one of this year’s most important documentary films.
How Kubrick Used Mostly Natural Light on Full Metal Jacket
Discover how Stanley Kubrick created one of the most naturalistic war movies of all time—Full Metal Jacket.
Holistic Breakdown: How to Edit a Documentary Film
Ready to dive into editing a documentary project? You’ll want to check out these steps, tips, and tricks first. While nobody is saying that editing a narrative …
The 3 Best Pro-Mist Filters for Creating Dreamy Cinematic Looks
Give your shot soft, atmospheric vibes with the three best black pro-mist filters on the market. If your search habits are anything like mine, YouTube has probably …
Lights, Camera, Action: How Filmmakers Frame Heroes and Villains
Here’s a helpful look at how to best light, frame, and shoot heroes and villains in your cinematic compositions. Here’s a semi-loaded question for you: In visual …
The Infamous Mirror Shot: How Filmmakers Make Cameras Disappear
Learn how filmmakers deal with and remove visible cameras when shooting mirror shots with these filmmaking hacks. In art and literature, there are many timeless themes that …
Editor James K. Crouch on Editing a Feature Film During COVID
We chat with editor James K. Crouch about what he learned from editing the Tribeca feature film 12 Mighty Orphans during COVID-19 lockdowns. One of the highlights …