How to Get Better Color Grades Using Opacity Blend Modes
Here’s the post-production guide (and photo tour) to how and why you should incorporate Opacity Blending into your next project.
Filmmaking 101: Creating Tension and Suspense in a Sequence
New to filmmaking or video production? Here are a few tips for how to approach creating tension or suspense in your next project.
Post-Production Tip: Isolating and Hiding Noise in Your Footage
There are dozens of ways to reduce noise in your footage, but today, we’re diving into DaVinci Resolve for one of the most power noise reduction techniques …
3 Ways to Get Un-Stuck When You’re Struggling with An Edit
We’ve all been there: staring at the timeline with no idea what to do next in an edit. Here are three ways to get things moving again …
Documentary Editing Tips and Avoiding Unconscious Bias
We took a behind-the-scenes look into the workflow of one documentary filmmaker’s quest to avoid unconscious bias in her work.
Unlock the Potential of Your Canon 5D Mark IV with These Tips
Are you a photographer or videographer in the market for a Canon 5D Mark IV? Here’s everything you need to know in order to maximize your investment.
Improve Your Masks with Hue, Saturation, and Luminance Qualifiers
In this article, we take a look at the basics of HSL qualifying and keying — and how to incorporate it into your next masking job.
Filmmaking Tips: The Ins and Outs of Fight Scene Choreography
Effective fight scene choreography ties together filmmaking principles, safety protocols, and proven production techniques in a seamless dance.
Production Tips: Getting Started with Low-Budget Stunt Coordination
Need to (safely) coordinate some stunts for your next project? Here’s what you need to know to get started in the wild world of stunt coordination.
How Documentary Filmmakers Make Synthetic Light Look Natural
On low-budget documentary shoots, protecting the environment means careful use of natural light. But what if timing ruins a moment the crew can’t recreate?
Blackmagic Just Released Resolve 15.2, and It’s Packed with New Features
Blackmagic Design has just released Resolve 15.2, and in grand Blackmagic fashion, the update is jam-packed with new features, improvements, and fixes.
Austin Film Festival Interview: Insights for Turning Your Script into a 90-Second Pitch
We chatted with screenwriter Megan Weaver about her script “The Starfish” and some insights for pitching your screenplay.