1. The Tools You Need to Make VR<\/a><\/h3>\nVirtual reality is here to stay \u2014 though\u00a0there are some challenges ahead for filmmakers who want to create VR content. First and foremost is the complete obliteration of the traditional language of film production.<\/strong> Beyond that are the tools. Luckily for us, RedShark News<\/a> has rounded up some of the very best gear for filmmakers looking to get their next VR project underway.<\/p>\n2. Free Letterbox Template<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"9](\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Letterbox-Templates.jpg\" "\\"9")
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Want that cinematic look that only letterboxes can provide? Well, we’ve got you covered. Our very own Caleb Ward has compiled 352 free letterbox templates for filmmakers<\/strong>. The\u00a0templates come in 8K, 4K, HD and SD, so you’re definitely going to find the right template for your\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n3. Why to Storyboard and Edit Your Own Films<\/a><\/h3>\nStoryboarding isn’t for everyone. For instance, Robert Eggers<\/a>, director of The<\/em> Witch<\/em><\/a>, uses a shot list. For many, however,\u00a0storyboarding<\/a> is absolutely crucial. It certainly was for High-Rise<\/a><\/em> director Ben Wheatly<\/a>, as he told No Film School’s<\/a>\u00a0Emily Buder<\/a>. Wheatly\u00a0used over 1,000 storyboard panels<\/strong> to develop and envision his film before cameras rolled. Check out his experience in the link above.<\/p>\n4. What it Takes to Shoot a Big Project<\/a><\/h3>\nWriter and filmmaker Carlos Alcos<\/a>\u00a0interviews\u00a0Spencer Cordovano<\/a>\u00a0about his short documentary,\u00a0Spirit Bear<\/a><\/em>. Cordovano explains how he prepared for the difficult shoot that sent him deep into the rain-soaked wilds of British Columbia<\/strong>. Check out the full interview above.<\/p>\n5. Future of Live-Action VR<\/a><\/h3>\nDive into the possibilities of live-action VR<\/strong> as\u00a0ProVideo Coalition’s<\/a> Art Adams offers insight\u00a0he\u00a0gained at the\u00a0Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Expo. Adams makes some good points regarding the increasingly obvious gap growing between burgeoning technology and capable storytelling.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"9](\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Premiere-Pro-Timeline.jpg\" "\\"9")
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Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Want that cinematic look that only letterboxes can provide? Well, we’ve got you covered. Our very own Caleb Ward has compiled 352 free letterbox templates for filmmakers<\/strong>. The\u00a0templates come in 8K, 4K, HD and SD, so you’re definitely going to find the right template for your\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n3. Why to Storyboard and Edit Your Own Films<\/a><\/h3>\nStoryboarding isn’t for everyone. For instance, Robert Eggers<\/a>, director of The<\/em> Witch<\/em><\/a>, uses a shot list. For many, however,\u00a0storyboarding<\/a> is absolutely crucial. It certainly was for High-Rise<\/a><\/em> director Ben Wheatly<\/a>, as he told No Film School’s<\/a>\u00a0Emily Buder<\/a>. Wheatly\u00a0used over 1,000 storyboard panels<\/strong> to develop and envision his film before cameras rolled. Check out his experience in the link above.<\/p>\n4. What it Takes to Shoot a Big Project<\/a><\/h3>\nWriter and filmmaker Carlos Alcos<\/a>\u00a0interviews\u00a0Spencer Cordovano<\/a>\u00a0about his short documentary,\u00a0Spirit Bear<\/a><\/em>. Cordovano explains how he prepared for the difficult shoot that sent him deep into the rain-soaked wilds of British Columbia<\/strong>. Check out the full interview above.<\/p>\n5. Future of Live-Action VR<\/a><\/h3>\nDive into the possibilities of live-action VR<\/strong> as\u00a0ProVideo Coalition’s<\/a> Art Adams offers insight\u00a0he\u00a0gained at the\u00a0Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Expo. Adams makes some good points regarding the increasingly obvious gap growing between burgeoning technology and capable storytelling.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n3. Why to Storyboard and Edit Your Own Films<\/a><\/h3>\nStoryboarding isn’t for everyone. For instance, Robert Eggers<\/a>, director of The<\/em> Witch<\/em><\/a>, uses a shot list. For many, however,\u00a0storyboarding<\/a> is absolutely crucial. It certainly was for High-Rise<\/a><\/em> director Ben Wheatly<\/a>, as he told No Film School’s<\/a>\u00a0Emily Buder<\/a>. Wheatly\u00a0used over 1,000 storyboard panels<\/strong> to develop and envision his film before cameras rolled. Check out his experience in the link above.<\/p>\n4. What it Takes to Shoot a Big Project<\/a><\/h3>\nWriter and filmmaker Carlos Alcos<\/a>\u00a0interviews\u00a0Spencer Cordovano<\/a>\u00a0about his short documentary,\u00a0Spirit Bear<\/a><\/em>. Cordovano explains how he prepared for the difficult shoot that sent him deep into the rain-soaked wilds of British Columbia<\/strong>. Check out the full interview above.<\/p>\n5. Future of Live-Action VR<\/a><\/h3>\nDive into the possibilities of live-action VR<\/strong> as\u00a0ProVideo Coalition’s<\/a> Art Adams offers insight\u00a0he\u00a0gained at the\u00a0Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Expo. Adams makes some good points regarding the increasingly obvious gap growing between burgeoning technology and capable storytelling.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
4. What it Takes to Shoot a Big Project<\/a><\/h3>\nWriter and filmmaker Carlos Alcos<\/a>\u00a0interviews\u00a0Spencer Cordovano<\/a>\u00a0about his short documentary,\u00a0Spirit Bear<\/a><\/em>. Cordovano explains how he prepared for the difficult shoot that sent him deep into the rain-soaked wilds of British Columbia<\/strong>. Check out the full interview above.<\/p>\n5. Future of Live-Action VR<\/a><\/h3>\nDive into the possibilities of live-action VR<\/strong> as\u00a0ProVideo Coalition’s<\/a> Art Adams offers insight\u00a0he\u00a0gained at the\u00a0Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Expo. Adams makes some good points regarding the increasingly obvious gap growing between burgeoning technology and capable storytelling.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
5. Future of Live-Action VR<\/a><\/h3>\nDive into the possibilities of live-action VR<\/strong> as\u00a0ProVideo Coalition’s<\/a> Art Adams offers insight\u00a0he\u00a0gained at the\u00a0Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Expo. Adams makes some good points regarding the increasingly obvious gap growing between burgeoning technology and capable storytelling.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
6.\u00a0Make Your Videos Look Better in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shutterstock’s Jourdan Aldredge delivers a great tutorial on how to make your video project look better in just 30 seconds<\/strong>. The article explains how even minor adjustments in post-production can help deliver major cinematic results.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0Google Jumps into the TV Service Game<\/a><\/h3>\nGoogle is taking aim at\u00a0Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu by announcing a new foray into television services<\/strong>. Why is something like this important to filmmakers? Because it highlights changes in the industry, specifically the move away from traditional distribution models.<\/p>\n8. Kodak and Kickstart Want Filmmakers Shooting on Film<\/a><\/h3>\nKickstarter and Kodak are working together to put 35mm<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>16mm <\/span>film<\/strong> into the hands of indie filmmakers. This program\u00a0is open to any filmmaker who launches a Kickstarter campaign. If you love shooting on film like I do, then\u00a0this initiative is worth checking out.<\/p>\n9.\u00a0Shapes: 35 Free Drag-and-Drop Video Assets<\/a><\/h3>\n
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