3 More Creative Practical Lighting Methods
Practical lighting is becoming more common than ever thanks to the low-light abilities of modern digital cinema cameras. Here are a few of the most effective practical …
Deconstructing the Scene: War of the Worlds
Let’s take a detailed, step-by-step look at what went into creating one of the most riveting scenes in recent film history: the alien attack that launches the …
5 Tips For Shooting Unscripted Reality Content
Reality television can be some of the most challenging content to capture, but these tips will help any unscripted set achieve better results.
Cool Video Trick of the Day: How to Create a Cloning Effect
Learn how to duplicate yourself with this easy cloning effect. You’ll be beside yourself with joy!
Increase Your After Effects Work Speed by 30% With Macro Keys
Give your hands a break and speed up your After Effects workflow! Let your hardware do the work for you with programmable keys!
FCPX Tip: Cut Editing Time by Showing Only Unused Media
This rarely used feature in FCPX will help significantly reduce your editing time on projects with heavy amounts of b-roll.
From Pre to Post: Watch the Creative Process Unfold
The creative process can be an absolute grind when trying to develop a film or video project. Let these production videos stoke your creative fires!
How to Creatively Use a Reflector on Location
Utilize these tips to creatively use a reflector on location to capture the right lighting for your next production.
Manipulating the Invisible Spectrum With ND Filters
When it comes to the finer points of ND filters and the resulting color shift, things can sometimes seem overwhelming. Here’s everything you need to know.
Color Grading Insight From Pro Colorist Alexis Van Hurkman
We interviewed pro colorist Alexis Van Hurkman and asked him to share how an aspiring colorist can tap into the competitive world of color grading.
Audio Editing Tip: Matching ADR and Location Audio in Post
Mixing and matching ADR with location audio can be very challenging, but these audio editing tips will help you get much better results every time.
Nine Fantastic Sources of Creative Video Inspiration
Got a video project looming, but you’re just not feeling it? Get out of that rut with these ten sources of video inspiration!