Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Kid Candidate: How a Viral Video Campaign Launched a Documentary
An interview with the viral filmmaker and the serious documentarian behind one of this year’s most important documentary films.
How Kubrick Used Mostly Natural Light on Full Metal Jacket
Discover how Stanley Kubrick created one of the most naturalistic war movies of all time—Full Metal Jacket.
Choosing Aspect Ratio: A Guide to Everything You Need to Know
The aspect ratio has a long and storied history. So what does that mean for the modern filmmaker? In this guide, we go over what to keep …
The Future of Filmmaking: Creating Short Films Within a PS5 Video Game
One of today’s most inventive and unexpected filmmaking experiences awaits within Dreams. I first heard of the Media Molecule creation Dreams when IGN dropped their review in …
Holistic Breakdown: How to Edit a Documentary Film
Ready to dive into editing a documentary project? You’ll want to check out these steps, tips, and tricks first. While nobody is saying that editing a narrative …
Lesson Learned: 10 Quick Tips for Backing up Footage
Losing projects is the worst. Especially because it doesn’t have to happen! Avoid disaster with these tips for backing up footage. If you’re new to filmmaking, the …
How Guillermo del Toro Uses Color, Objects, and Trauma in His Films
A look into the thematic filmmaking techniques used (and mastered) by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro. I distinctly remember the first time I saw a Guillermo del …
Editing Horror Films: 7 Pacing Tips for Your Next Project
Horror happens in the edit. Let’s explore how pacing can create a feeling of dread that keeps your audience on edge and fully engaged. Well-made horror films …
How Paul Thomas Anderson Creates Frames Within Frames
Let’s look at P.T. Anderson’s masterful “frame within a frame” compositions and explore ways you can incorporate the technique in your next project. When I think of …
The 9 Best, Budget-Friendly Follow Focuses on the Market
Get more precise control over your image! Take a look at our favorite affordable mechanical follow focuses—there’s one for every budget! A follow focus system is essential …
Lights, Camera, Action: How Filmmakers Frame Heroes and Villains
Here’s a helpful look at how to best light, frame, and shoot heroes and villains in your cinematic compositions. Here’s a semi-loaded question for you: In visual …
Cable Management for the Modern-Day Filmmaker
Let’s look at some of the best practices and products you can use to tame your wires and create a clean camera build. Cables everywhere. It’s a …