400+ Free and Paid Halloween-Themed Assets for Your Next Horror Film
Before you start shooting your own horror film, here are over 400 horror-themed assets that can add thrills and chills to the project.
How Editors Are the True Gatekeepers of Storytelling
A look into how editors can change the way directors think and can ultimately be the brilliance behind a powerful story on screen.
FCPX Essentials: How to Import and Organize Your Footage
Let’s get to the basics. In this first episode of the FCPX Essentials, we are covering the ways of importing and exporting footage in Final Cut Pro.
The Auteur Cinematography of “Peter Andrews” a.k.a. Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh has found an under-the-radar way to hone his cinematography while cementing his auteur filmmaker status.
Picking a 4K B Camera for a Documentary Project for Around $1000
Let’s take a look at the best B cameras capable of 4K filming that retail under $1,000. Use these in your documentary projects.
A Study of Unreliable Narrators Throughout Film History
Exploring the deceitful history of unreliable narration in film, and how you can use it to subvert audience expectations in your projects.
Learning From That Day Your Video Editing PC Got Stolen
Here are a few takeaways I have of the unfortunate experience of having almost all of my video editing equipment stolen from a recent break in.
How to Create a Watercolor Painting Look in After Effects
Learn how to make your video footage and images look like a watercolor painting. This After Effects tutorial includes a free preset. Dive in!
Filmmaking Fundamentals: Using Blocking to Get Your Scenes Moving
Directing your first scene? Before you get bogged down in the technical details, take the time to plan out and rehearse your blocking.
Video Editing 101: How to Edit a Video from Start to Finish
Let’s look at how you can edit an entire video from the moment you import footage till the moment you start the exporting process. Start editing right …
Understanding the Critical Importance of the Camera Operator
Let’s take a look into the art of camera operating by examining what a film looks like without one. Here’s why the camera operator’s role is so …
Choose the Right Secondary Monitor for Your Video Editing Suite
A secondary monitor can speed up your editing workflow and increase productivity. Here’s how to choose a secondary monitor for your editing suite.