6 Things I Learned Shooting My Last Project on 16mm Film
Shooting a project on film is an ambitious undertaking. Here are six important lessons I learned from my own 16mm experience.
7 Reasons Your Film Didn’t Get into a Major Film Festival
Didn’t get your project into a major film festival this year? Here are 7 reasons why — and how you can change that next year.
The Cinematic Power of Hitchcock’s Dolly Zoom Technique
The Hitchcock shot is a tricky maneuver, but its results are powerful. So what are the secrets behind this famous filmmaking technique?
7 Reasons Why You Need a Producer for Your Documentary
Getting ready to shoot a documentary film? Here are seven reasons why you absolutely need a producer to help guide your project.
Creative Editing Lessons from Will Smith’s YouTube Channel
Will Smith is a natural storyteller and world-famous movie star, and now he has a successful YouTube channel. So what can we learn from his team?
Promotion Tips: How to Get Standout Press For Your Film
Need to find promotion for your latest film project? Let’s take a look at the kinds of opportunities you should be exploring.
Hands-On Review: The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
In our latest hands-on video gear review, we cover everything you want to know about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
What Do Filmmakers Mean When They Refer to Composition?
Shooting a successful film requires more than just technical knowledge. It also requires strong film composition. But what, exactly, is that?
Video Tutorial: How to Add Image Overlays to Premiere Pro Exports
In our latest video tutorial, learn how you can speed up your edit with custom image overlays and export presets in Premiere Pro.
DaVinci Resolve 15 Video Crash Course — The Edit Tools
In part three of our six-part video series The DaVinci Resolve 15 Crash Course, we cover the edit tools you need for adjusting your clip placements.
Industry News: The Clean Cache Lawsuit Against Adobe
Adobe’s Creative Cloud has suffered a number of bugs and stability problems with each update. One bug, though, could get expensive.
Video Editing 101: Prepping for a Quick (and Successful) Edit
From picking the right song to knowing how to create your own motion graphics, working on an edit with a quick turnaround means anticipating challenges.