Tips and Tricks for Harnessing the Lighting Power of Fire
Fire is beautiful. Fire is dangerous. Fire is a great way to light a scene! Here are some tips and tricks to consider before lighting your next …
Go Digital With Plot, a New Storyboarding App for Videographers
Plot is a new storyboarding app that will save you time and help you avoid the frustration of mismanaged paper storyboards — and PremiumBeat readers can try …
Create Animated Icons for Explainer Videos in After Effects
Learn how to design and create animated icons for your corporate explainer videos — without ever having to leave After Effects.
Behind the Scenes of the Best Super Bowl Commercials
For those who enjoy the big game more for the TV spots than the actual football, let’s peek behind the scenes of some of this year’s best …
How to Autofocus Your DSLR in 3 Easy Steps
Having trouble autofocusing your DSLR or mirrorless camera? These three simple steps should clear things up.
An In-Depth Look at 2017’s Best Director Oscar Nominees
This year’s nominees for Best Director brought their A-game and then some with the most visually arresting, engaging films in recent memory.
9 Common Filmmaking Mistakes to Avoid
The early paths of most filmmakers and videographers are littered with easy-to-avoid gaffes. Here are nine of the most common filmmaking mistakes and some easy ways to …
How to Make an Impromptu Shot Usable for Your Film
You stumble across a scene that would work perfectly in your film or video project — but all you have is your camera. How do you capture …
The Latest Film and Video Gear, Industry News, and Free Assets
With the Oscars, a handful of slick new video tools, some helpful free production assets, and a few exciting announcements, 2017 is looking good for filmmakers and …
SnorriCam: When to Use One and How to Make a Rig
Shooting with a SnorriCam creates a wildly disorienting point of view and a skewed perspective that immediately grabs the audience’s attention. Let’s explore the rig and look …
DaVinci Resolve: Enhance Your Sky in Under Five Minutes
Plenty can go wrong when you’re trying to capture a perfectly exposed shot of the sky. Fortunately, DaVinci Resolve makes it easy to nail your desired look …
Harnessing the Power of Metadata in Premiere Pro
Utilizing metadata in Adobe Premiere Pro is a fantastic way to stay organized and streamline your video editing workflow.