Posts Tagged ‘techniques’
The Flashback Sequence Effects Tool Kit
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about producing and editing effective flashback sequences
5 Tips for Building Better Cinematic Suspense
Get your audience on the edge of their seat! Check out the 5 shot types that will drive suspense and the Hollywood films that have used them.
5 Inspiring Filmmaking Tutorials Under 5 Minutes
These 5 quick filmmaking tutorials are a great way to get some quick inspiration!
Honing Your Craft: Find Your Voice as a Director
Some indie filmmakers suffer from a lack of identity. Luckily, there are steps you can take to find your voice as a director.
Non-Technical Video Editing Tips That Will Dramatically Improve Your Work
Here are three non-technical editing tips to help you become a stronger storyteller and a bigger asset to your production.
How To Cut A Demo Reel That Will Land You High Quality Work
A killer demo reel is the biggest asset you have when trying to pick up work in the film industry. Unfortunately though, many talented directors, DPs and editors don’t understand what it takes to cut a great reel, and end up losing work because of it.
Editing Your Own Films? Here Are 5 Guidelines You Need To Follow
With such easy access to video editing apps, many indie film directors are doubling as editors on their own productions as a means to streamline their creative process, but ultimately are coming up short when it comes time to deliver a final cut.
How to Find Your Story When Cutting a Documentary
Editing a feature length documentary film can be an extremely daunting task because of the massive amount of footage and the endless creative options. In this post, we share 3 tips for approaching a documentary edit.
Editing a Film to Music (Without it Becoming a Music Video)
Music undeniably plays one of the most important roles in the post production process, as it can largely define your film’s style and tone. But choosing the right music for your project is just the beginning.
3 Ways to Achieve Smoother Results in the Edit Room
Since FCPX shook up the post-production world a few years ago, many editors have been heavily focused on the ‘NLE Wars’, trying to choose the best software for their needs. Now that the dust has settled, let’s look at some fundamental editing techniques that are relevant no matter what system you’re editing on.
The Three Elements That Make Most Micro-Budget Films Fail
As low cost cinema cameras dominate the independent film scene, high level filmmaking has never been more accessible than it is today. That said, it takes a lot more than the right camera and gear to actually make a film that is worth watching.
5 Ways To Give Your Low Budget Film More Production Value
It’s easier than ever to make a low-budget film with high production value, yet so many filmmakers still create films that look unpolished. Here are 5 tips that are often overlooked on smaller-scale films.