1.\u00a0It’s Now Legal to Fly Drones for Commercial Use<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Drone-Article.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe DOT and FAA announced you can now get a waiver\u00a0to\u00a0shoot aerial footage for<\/strong> commercial<\/strong> video<\/strong> production<\/strong> projects. Applications will be online soon, and licenses will start being issued in August. One new regulation requires drone users to keep their machines in line of sight during daytime operation. If you want to learn all the other new rules, PremiumBeat’s got you covered<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0RIP Abbas Kiarostami: The Film World Mourns the Loss of an Icon<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/abbas.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a>Image via IMDb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nProlific Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami<\/a> passed away on July 4th. With over forty film credits under his belt, the filmmaking community lost a true legend. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, be sure to check out Certified Copy<\/em><\/a> and Taste of Cherry<\/a><\/em>. Find out more over at IndieWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n3.\u00a0Six Technologies Poised to Change the Future of Film<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Canon-5D11.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a>Image via Canon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nJourdan Aldredge<\/a> dives into the future of filmmaking with this list of mind-blowing tech to watch out for. This entertainingly informative list includes A.I. written screenplays<\/strong>, flat lenses<\/strong>, and the impressive light field camera. <\/strong>Get a glimpse of tomorrow right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n4.\u00a0The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/blackbird_mill.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Mill<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0unveiled the new Blackbird camera car<\/strong>. This see-it-to-believe-it car can be replaced by any type of vehicle in post-production, <\/strong>changing its own\u00a0length and width.\u00a0The electric motor can mimic the shifting and velocity changes of any desired vehicle. This technology is truly game-changing for film and commercial productions. Wrap your head around the possibilities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n5.\u00a0Game Of Thrones DP Reveals His Technique<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/got60302.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a>Image via No Film School<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nIn a video posted by No Film School<\/a>, Fabian Wagner<\/strong><\/a> discusses the challenges and process of shooting Game of Thrones<\/a><\/em>. The clip explores\u00a0his first episode and what it’s like lighting the impossibly intricate sets of the HBO<\/strong>\u00a0hit.<\/p>\n
\n6. Fujifilm Brings 4K Video to the X-T2<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"X-T2-Fujifilm\"](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/X-T2-Fujifilm.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStarting at $1,600, Fujifilm\u2019s versatile new mirrorless camera<\/strong> surpasses the previous X-T1 with more megapixels, 4K recording capability, improved AF, and\u00a0more. Get all the details and specs\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n7.\u00a0How to Edit and Export VR Footage<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ROCKET-STOCK-VIDEO-EDITING.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a>Image via RocketStock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nRocketStock<\/a>\u00a0offers advice on how to edit your VR footage in\u00a0Premiere Pro<\/strong>\u00a0and covers the\u00a0procedure\u00a0for\u00a0exporting your video<\/strong>\u00a0to YouTube. The article covers the basics: slicing, trimming, and coloring\u00a0your footage, as well as\u00a0explaining the surprising simplicity of the\u00a0entire process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n8.\u00a0Alpha Wheels Redesigns\u00a0Yesterday\u2019s Cinematography Tool for Tomorrow<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Alpha_Wheels_Movi\"](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Alpha_Wheels_Movi.jpg\")
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\nImage via 1A Tools<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nMichael Maher<\/a> talked to cinematographer and inventor Boyd Hobbs about his awesome new creation, the Alpha Wheels. The device takes classic hand wheels and brings them into the future for work with gimbal stabilizers and in pre-visualization<\/strong>. Get your hands on more details\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n9.\u00a0Jeff Nichols on Why He’s Obsessed With Anamorphic and the Problem With TV<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Filmmaking](\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/midnight-special-4.jpg\" "\\"Filmmaking")
<\/a>Image via No Film School<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nNo Film School<\/strong> recently sat down with Midnight<\/em> Special<\/em><\/a> director Jeff Nichols<\/a> about his decision to only shoot on film<\/strong>. The director also weighs in on the\u00a0digital vs. film projection<\/strong>\u00a0debate. Whether you’re a fan of his movies or not, the interview holds many insightful quotes about the future of film. Check it out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n10.\u00a0Red Giant FTX: Don’t Hate, BB-8<\/a><\/h3>\nRed Giant released this super-fun video showing the process of creating your very own BB-8, using both practical and visual effects!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe DOT and FAA announced you can now get a waiver\u00a0to\u00a0shoot aerial footage for<\/strong> commercial<\/strong> video<\/strong> production<\/strong> projects. Applications will be online soon, and licenses will start being issued in August. One new regulation requires drone users to keep their machines in line of sight during daytime operation. If you want to learn all the other new rules, PremiumBeat’s got you covered<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prolific Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami<\/a> passed away on July 4th. With over forty film credits under his belt, the filmmaking community lost a true legend. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, be sure to check out Certified Copy<\/em><\/a> and Taste of Cherry<\/a><\/em>. Find out more over at IndieWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jourdan Aldredge<\/a> dives into the future of filmmaking with this list of mind-blowing tech to watch out for. This entertainingly informative list includes A.I. written screenplays<\/strong>, flat lenses<\/strong>, and the impressive light field camera. <\/strong>Get a glimpse of tomorrow right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Mill<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0unveiled the new Blackbird camera car<\/strong>. This see-it-to-believe-it car can be replaced by any type of vehicle in post-production, <\/strong>changing its own\u00a0length and width.\u00a0The electric motor can mimic the shifting and velocity changes of any desired vehicle. This technology is truly game-changing for film and commercial productions. Wrap your head around the possibilities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a video posted by No Film School<\/a>, Fabian Wagner<\/strong><\/a> discusses the challenges and process of shooting Game of Thrones<\/a><\/em>. The clip explores\u00a0his first episode and what it’s like lighting the impossibly intricate sets of the HBO<\/strong>\u00a0hit.<\/p>\n Starting at $1,600, Fujifilm\u2019s versatile new mirrorless camera<\/strong> surpasses the previous X-T1 with more megapixels, 4K recording capability, improved AF, and\u00a0more. Get all the details and specs\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n RocketStock<\/a>\u00a0offers advice on how to edit your VR footage in\u00a0Premiere Pro<\/strong>\u00a0and covers the\u00a0procedure\u00a0for\u00a0exporting your video<\/strong>\u00a0to YouTube. The article covers the basics: slicing, trimming, and coloring\u00a0your footage, as well as\u00a0explaining the surprising simplicity of the\u00a0entire process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Michael Maher<\/a> talked to cinematographer and inventor Boyd Hobbs about his awesome new creation, the Alpha Wheels. The device takes classic hand wheels and brings them into the future for work with gimbal stabilizers and in pre-visualization<\/strong>. Get your hands on more details\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n No Film School<\/strong> recently sat down with Midnight<\/em> Special<\/em><\/a> director Jeff Nichols<\/a> about his decision to only shoot on film<\/strong>. The director also weighs in on the\u00a0digital vs. film projection<\/strong>\u00a0debate. Whether you’re a fan of his movies or not, the interview holds many insightful quotes about the future of film. Check it out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Red Giant released this super-fun video showing the process of creating your very own BB-8, using both practical and visual effects!<\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0RIP Abbas Kiarostami: The Film World Mourns the Loss of an Icon<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image via IMDb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n3.\u00a0Six Technologies Poised to Change the Future of Film<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image via Canon<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n4.\u00a0The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n5.\u00a0Game Of Thrones DP Reveals His Technique<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image via No Film School<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n6. Fujifilm Brings 4K Video to the X-T2<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n7.\u00a0How to Edit and Export VR Footage<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image via RocketStock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n8.\u00a0Alpha Wheels Redesigns\u00a0Yesterday\u2019s Cinematography Tool for Tomorrow<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nImage via 1A Tools<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n9.\u00a0Jeff Nichols on Why He’s Obsessed With Anamorphic and the Problem With TV<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Image via No Film School<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n10.\u00a0Red Giant FTX: Don’t Hate, BB-8<\/a><\/h3>\n