Video Production: Create Flares with a DIY Crystal Filter
Add impactful flare to your video shots using a simple homemade solution. In this post, we share a video tutorial that shows just how easy it is.
5 Awesome Stop Motion Lego Videos
With the recent success of ‘The Lego Movie’ we thought it would be fun to round up a few of the most awesome lego stop-motion videos on …
Using 32-Bit Color in After Effects for Creative Effect
Use the 32-bit color setting in After Effects for more than just color grading. We share a trick for getting brighter than white color using 32-bit and …
Did Alfred Hitchcock Actually Direct the Psycho “Shower Scene”?
For years the famous “Shower Scene” from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho has been attributed to the master of suspense, but new insights suggest that Hitchcock may not have …
Multiple Ways of Importing Footage into Premiere Pro
Go beyond the standard import workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro. In this video editing tutorial we show you three additional options for bringing your footage into Premiere.
5 Ways to Know Your True Love is Filmmaking
In honor of the season we’ve compiled a list of reasons why your true love is filmmaking.
2 Hour VFX Masterclass with Douglas Trumbull
In this masterclass video, VFX legend Douglas Trumbull shares his work behind the visual effects in 2001: Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blade Runner …
Lighting for Video: The Power of One Light
You don’t need an elaborate light setup to capture clean, evenly lit shots. In this video tutorial you’ll learn a few tricks for getting great looking shots …
A Practical Look at FilmConvert: Film Emulation for Video
FilmConvert is a powerful post production tool that can quickly give your digital footage an organic film look. In this post we take a look at FilmConvert, …
Great Directors with Terrible First Movies
Even some of the world’s best filmmakers had rough starts, so don’t be discouraged! In this post we share the bad first movies of Peter Jackson, Francis …
Create a ‘True Detectives’ Style Title Sequence in After Effects
In this video tutorial you’ll discover how to create a double exposure title sequence similar to the one in True Detectives.
5 Camera Cages for the Pocket Cinema Camera
Get the most out of your investment. Outfit your Blackmagic Pocket Camera with a cage for protection and accessories. In this post, we share 5 good cage …