Find the Funny: Tips for Directing and Editing a Comedy Short
Here are some helpful tips and tricks for shooting, directing, and editing comedy shorts to capture that magic for the world to see.
Capturing Sound with the New 32-Bit Floating Audio
Cameras that shoot RAW are more forgiving for new shooters. This new audio format — a 32-bit floating point — promises to do the same for sound …
5 Quick Tricks to Fix a Boring Documentary Project
If you find yourself working on a documentary project that’s starting to get boring, here are some quick tricks to help you get back on track.
3 New Cameras We’d Like to See Released in 2020
Today, we’ll take a look at three new digital video camera game changers we’d like — and expect — to see released in 2020.
7 Top-Notch Tutorials for Learning the Basics of Filmmaking
From building a crew to shooting and editing a video, here’s everything you need to know to begin your filmmaking career.
How “The Mandalorian” Got Feature Film Effects on a TV Budget
Stagecraft vs. Green Screen: How Jon Favreau crafted the effects for the epic series The Mandalorian on a not-so-epic TV budget.
Capturing the Kinetic Filmmaking Energy of the Safdie Brothers
A look into how the Good Time and Uncut Gems filmmakers — Benny and Josh Safdie — create kinetic energy and dynamic color palettes in their films.
The Future of Browser-Based Creative Review with ftrack and cineSync
Browser-based creative review is already a staple for collaboration in the industry, so what does ftrack’s acquisition of Cospective mean for filmmakers?
The 2010s: The Biggest Filmmaking Moments of the Decade
In ten years, a lot has happened to the world of filmmaking and cinematography. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments.
5 Reasons to Invest in a Dependable Camera Cage
Investing in a good, reliable camera cage is a great way to protect your camera from damage on set, as well as increase its handling stability.
The Importance of Capturing and Controlling Specularity
Learn how to utilize specular reflections, why it is important you’re getting that particular effect, and how to enhance or reduce it.
Shooting Video Interviews with Two People at Once
Plan accordingly, know the usual problems, and be ready to adjust on the fly: A guide to handling two people at once for sit-down video interviews.