Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
How to Pick the Best Video Production Mic
Sound is vitally important to any film or video production. Here are some things to consider before settling on a video mic.
The Editing Genius of Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is one of the most successful film editors in the business. Here’s an in-depth look at his legendary career.
The Recurring Myth Behind Your Favorite Films
For filmmakers and storytellers looking to make an emotional impact on their audience, there may be no more powerful tool than the concept of ‘the hero’s journey.’
The Hidden Stories Behind Weird Post-Production Terms
Ever wonder where some of those strange post-production terms came from? Here are some origin stories you might not know.
The 5 Biggest Tech Flops in Modern Video Production & Filmmaking
Not every technological innovation can change the world. Here are a few of the most notorious fails in modern filmmaking.
Quick Tip: Audio Syncing in Premiere Pro CC
Audio syncing in Premiere Pro CC is an often-overlooked feature, but it can save you a lot of time when editing.
The Undeniable Emotional Impact of Music in Film
While filmmaking and videography are primarily visual art forms, the importance of finding a gripping score to accompany the images can’t be overstated. Let’s look at the …
How to Shoot, Edit, and Upload 360-Degree Videos
Get ahead of the curve by learning how to produce 360-degree content for mobile devices and VR headsets. Here are the tools you need to shoot, edit, …
From the Moon to Galaxies Far, Far Away: Miniatures in Space
Miniatures and models have always been used in filmmaking. Even in the modern CGI era, miniatures and models are still a common go-to special effects technique.
This New Drone Can ‘Fly’ Underwater
The submersible Trident drone will soon allow you to explore the ocean floor from shore.
Cinematography Tip: Why ‘Day for Night’ Is a Horrible Idea
Thinking about converting your daytime footage to nighttime footage? Think again. Here are a few reasons why shooting ‘day for night’ footage is a bad idea.
3 Ways to Use a Collapsable Reflector for Naturally Lit Shots
Many filmmakers have issues shooting under natural light, as they often neglect to utilize one of the most basic tools available to them: the collapsable reflector.