How Reed Morano’s Cinematography Turns the Camera into a Character
Explore the dark, beautiful, and personal cinematography of DP-turned-director Reed Morano and how filmmakers can turn their cameras into characters.
How to Sync Video with Professional Audio in Final Cut Pro X
With the explosion of the DSLR camera revolution, the workflow of separately recording professional audio has become very common—due to the relatively poor sound recording capabilities of …
New to After Effects? Here Are 10 Must-Know Keyboard Shortcuts
Adobe After Effects is a versatile piece of software. Here are ten useful keyboard shortcuts you’ll need to get started with this app.
Is the New Zoom H8 Right for Your Film and Video Projects? Yup.
Explore how the new Zoom H8 audio recorder can work for your filmmaking and video production needs, with an intro to the product, its specs, and use …
How to Composite Shots Together to Pull Off HDR
Let’s look at how to successfully pull off the HDR look by shooting multiple clips, then piecing them together in post-production.
Basic Screen Replacements (with Reflections) in Adobe After Effects
In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at one of the most common VFX techniques — the screen replacement. Let’s see how it’s done in After Effects.
How to Create and Change a Solid Color Layer in After Effects
Learn about the many interesting and effective ways you can work with Solid Color Layers in After Effects. If you’re a seasoned editor or designer still feeling …
Essential Gear You Need to Start Your Own Production Company
From 4K cameras and gimbals to editing software and computers, let’s look at the essential gear you’ll need to start your own video production company.
A Quick Guide to Showing Text Messages on Screen
With text message integration onto the big screen becoming the big norm these days, here are a few ways filmmakers can make this a little more interesting.
BREAKING: Sony a7S III is Here, and You’re Probably Going to Buy It
Sony just announced the a7S III, a monster of a mirrorless camera that we can’t wait to get our hands on. What a long, strange trip it’s …
Best Practices for Video Editors Working with an Audio Team
If you’re lucky enough to have audio pros on your team, you’ll want to keep them happy. Here’s how to prep your files and communicate clearly.
How To Export A High Resolution Movie Out of Final Cut Pro X
Learn how to export a high-resolution QuickTime Movie out of Final Cut Pro X, and explore the best shortcuts to expedite this process.