Posts Tagged ‘Tips and Tricks’
Filmmaking with the Greats: Production Problem-solving
Filmmaking is problem-solving. The tools of the trade aren’t molds into which we cram the stuff of filmmaking. They’re the tools we use to try to tame …
How to Get The Best Results When Filming In Natural Fog
There are a few tricks to filming in natural fog. Here’s what you need to know to protect your gear and get the shot you want.
Quick Tips: Improving Your Product Shots and Commercials
The key to an efficient product shoot is knowing which lights and what camera movement will deliver on your client’s expectations.
Lens Tips: Doing the Work of Four Lenses with Only Two
Primes vs. zooms. Four lenses out of two. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when shopping for your first lenses.
Filmmaking Tips: The Ins and Outs of Fight Scene Choreography
Effective fight scene choreography ties together filmmaking principles, safety protocols, and proven production techniques in a seamless dance.
How Documentary Filmmakers Make Synthetic Light Look Natural
On low-budget documentary shoots, protecting the environment means careful use of natural light. But what if timing ruins a moment the crew can’t recreate?
How to Make 3D Split-Depth Videos in Adobe After Effects
Want to make a short clip pop out of frame without a 3D camera? Learn how you can easily create stunning 3D videos in After Effects.
Light up Your Action Scenes with These Explosive Shoot-Out Tips
Give the action sequences in your next film or video project a flashy bang with these tips and tricks for a compelling shootout.
8 Tips for Making a Promotional Website for Your Film or Video
Effective websites can help promote your film or video project. Follow these eight tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your online efforts.
Tips from the Team Behind the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Sundance Documentary
The team behind RGB shares insights into how they built their all-female leadership team — and breaking into the documentary-editing industry.
Production Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Fix Out-of-Focus Footage
Follow these simple post-production tips to help save those out-of-focus (and soft-focus) shots in your film and video projects.
Everything You Need to Know About the LUT Browser in DaVinci Resolve 15
The LUT Browser in Blackmagic Design’s new DaVinci Resolve 15 can seriously streamline your workflow. Here’s everything you need to know.