Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
After Effects vs. Premiere Pro: Which Do You Need?
After Effects and Premiere Pro are two of Adobe’s flagship post-production apps. But which one do you need for which task? Let’s find out.
The King of Daylight Brightness — An Introduction to HMIs
You’ll find HMIs doing the heavy lifting on almost every big Hollywood film set — lighting daytime exteriors, diffused windows, and turning night into day.
The 5 Biggest Issues When Shooting Low-Budget Short Films
Are DIY issues hurting your filmmaking projects? Here are solutions to five predicaments indie filmmakers encounter when shooting low-budget short films.
3 Unusual Camera Angles to Liven up Your Dialogue Scenes
Here are three ways some leading filmmakers have broken new ground and freshened up what could otherwise be shoot-by-numbers footage.
Key Concepts for Incorporating Game Theory into Filmmaking
In this roundup, check out some useful strategies from the world of game theory that apply to the decisions many filmmakers face.
Three Quick Tips for Filming in the Midday Sun Without Diffusion Tools
Here’s some advice on how to use natural light when shooting various exterior (and interior) scenes either low- or no-budget.
The Many Different Ways to Use the Crop Effect in Premiere Pro
Here are six ways the crop effect in Adobe Premiere Pro will improve your filmmaking workflow — and yield more satisfying results.
7 Ways to Stay Safe and Avoid Injuries on Video Projects
Here are seven tips to keep in mind while on set to avoid injury — or developing unsafe and unsustainable filmmaking habits.
Post-Production Tips: How to Create a Split-Field Diopter Effect
Using a split-field diopter used to be much more common, but it’s still an effective tool. What is it, and how can you create the effect yourself?
Top Equipment Investments for Working Filmmakers
When it comes to working as a filmmaker for a living, what are the best gear investments to make money rather than lose it? Here are a …
5 Steps to Finding (and Closing) Video Production Jobs
Let’s take a look at the five steps to help you find — and more importantly close — jobs and clients for consistent work you can count …
How to Develop and Shoot Memorable Character Introductions
Filmmakers use various ways to introduce their heroes (and their villains) by shaping the audience’s subconscious judgment.