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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.
Choosing Aspect Ratio: A Guide to Everything You Need to Know
The aspect ratio has a long and storied history. So what does that mean for the modern filmmaker? In this guide, we go over what to keep …
4 Tips for Turning Horizontal Footage into Vertical Videos in Premiere Pro
Sometimes you can’t just scale and reframe footage into a vertical canvas. Here are four helpful tricks and workarounds.
6 Cameras That Film 4K 120fps for Capturing Slow Motion Sports
Let’s look at newly released technology that can elevate your slow-motion sports footage. Plus, learn more about the differences between popular frame rates. The summer of 2021 …
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 …
Why Your Images Aren’t Sharp Near The Coast
Heading to the coast for some fun and sun? Here’s how to make sure your memory-creating summer vacation footage comes out sharp! After so many of us …
The Cameras and Lenses Behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Phase Four
Dynamic lighting. Explosive energy. Here are the cameras used to capture Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Smartphone Gimbal Setup: Tricky Transitions for Your Next Project
Let’s explore some of the best transitions you can use with a smartphone and gimbal setup for your next project. While the debate on whether smartphones should …
5 Tips for Keeping Your Tripod Shots Stable and Wobble-Free
Don’t let your tripod camera shots wobble! Use these simple tricks to keep your static camera stable. Camera stability issues are most likely to occur when your …
How to Battle Burnout in the Film and Video Industry
Don’t let burnout destroy your creative drive. Follow these helpful tips to stay fresh, engaged, and productive.
The 5 Most Visually Dark and Cold Films Ever Made
Exploring the cinematography and visual aesthetics of some of the coldest, darkest, bleakest movies ever made.