Pro Insights from Colorist Mark Todd Osborne
Rockstar pro colorist Mark Todd Osborne shares stories and insight from his celebrated career in color. If you want to know how to break into the big …
Advice on Finding Corporate Video Clients
Having trouble finding corporate video clients? Looking to make some extra income on the side? We share some good advice on how to book some more work.
Deconstructing the Scene: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Let’s take a detailed look at how Steven Spielberg and company crafted one of the most iconic scenes in film history: The golden idol scene from Raiders …
Filmmaking Tips: How to Stop Wasting Time on Set
Your film may be set for disaster before you even begin rolling. Here are a few filmmaking tips for optimizing your productions.
Cutting Commercials: Editing 15, 30, and 60-Second Spots
Learn how to decide which length is right for your commercial spot, and find out how to work with loops and short tracks to recut the same …
A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
Want to be a documentary filmmaker? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to lead you through every step of the process, from initial documentary concepting to distribution.
5 DIY Tutorials and Gear Hacks for Filmmakers
These DIY filmmaking solutions have been used on everything from commercial shoots to big-budget blockbusters. Here are five hacks every filmmaker should know.
5 of the Most Dangerous Movie Sets in Film History
From manmade floods and dysentery, to rampaging lions and nuclear fallout — sometimes the biggest dangers you see on screen are very real indeed.
How to Shoot a Car Conversation Scene
Here are some different approaches you can take the next time you want to take your shot on the road.
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
This Technology Is Going to Change Filmmaking Forever
The tech behind the Lytro Cinema Camera spells the end of the green screen, fixed shutter speeds, static depth of field, frames per second, and focusing. Seriously.
Cutting on the Blink: Editing Tips From Walter Murch
Walter Murch’s work as a film editor and sound designer is vital to the history of cinema and he has some serious wisdom to impart to any …