How To Develop A Festival Strategy For Your Film That Doesn’t Waste Time Or Money
Pinpoint which festivals are best for your film project and develop a solid application strategy. In this post, I share my own personal experiences in applying for …
Unlock the Atomize Node for Action Inside Autodesk Smoke
Get Autodesk Flame’s automizer node inside of Smoke. In this video tutorial we’ll show you how to get this node and use it to enhance your effects …
Kickstarters We Dig: Tooga Modular Camera Gear
A mount, dolly system and camera cage – totally collapsable, portable and lightweight. With so many practical applications for filmmakers on-the-go, this Kickstarter campaign aims to change …
Lighting for Video: LEDs
LEDs are light, relatively inexpensive and require little power, making them an ideal choice for many video pros. In this post we explore the pluses and minuses …
How To Become A Better Editor in 2014
We take a look back at the post production trends and industry landscape of 2013 – and look ahead to the future of video editing in 2014.
Free Glitch Script for Adobe After Effects
Our friend, CreativeDojo.net, is giving away a FREE glitch script for After Effects – great for giving your project a lo-fi or tech effect.
Variable Speed Changes in DaVinci Resolve 10 Lite
In this post, you’ll learn how to create – and even import – speed changes into DaVinci Resolve. This powerful features offers tons of options for quality …
After Effects Quick Tip: Locating The Source Project For Media Assets
Need to modify a flattened asset in After Effects? Can’t seem to locate the original comp? This simple After Effects feature will help you quickly locate the …
Camera Assistant Essentials
Don’t be stuck on set without the right tools in your camera kit! The Black and Blue’s Evan Luzi gives a rundown of what essentials every cameraman …
Premiere Pro: Interface and Navigation Shortcuts
The best way to speed up your video editing is with shortcuts. In this post we share a few must-know Premiere Pro shortcuts for navigating around your …
Breakdown Of The Major Online Indie Film Distribution Platforms
What’s the best way to generate views (and revenue!) for your indie film? In this post, we put popular video distribution platforms head-to-head. Learn the advantages/disadvantages of …
How to Create Animated Banners in After Effects
Create a look popular in motion design – the animated banner. In this video tutorial we jump into After Effects and show you how to do it …