The Best Explanation of Dual (Native) ISO We’ve Seen Yet
The Dual ISO sensor is on the rise, and every major camera manufacturer has made one (or will very soon). What is it, though, and what does …
Increase Your Production Values with Simple Costume Design
Costume design doesn’t have to mean sewing everything by hand. Here are some tips for improving your production value with a little planning.
Pre-Production Tips: The Basics of Breaking Down a Script
You’ve got your script, your cast, and your crew, so you’re ready to shoot, right? Not exactly. You need to break down your script first.
Industry Tips: Why Below-The-Line Talent Needs a Publicist
Sure — high-profile filmmakers and actors needs publicists, but who else in the industry could benefit from a media strategy?
Every Video Editor’s Secret Weapon: Royalty-Free Footage
From grabbing location inserts to creating a promo video without leaving your office, royalty-free footage is an excellent way to save time and money.
Streamline Your Film or Video Project with an Assistant Editor
In this post-production guide, we take a look at maximizing your investment in an assistant editor for your film or video project.
Cinematography Tip: Working with Unmotivated Camera Movement
Usually filmmakers want their camera movements motivated, but when can you improve your story with un-motivated camera movement?
The Story Behind Editing a Movie About Dungeons & Dragons
We got the stories behind how some of the classic Dungeons and Dragons artwork came to be — and making a documentary about it.
Video Tutorial: Harness the Power of Presets in Adobe After Effects
Stop wasting your time recreating assets in Adobe After Effects. In this video tutorial, we’ll cover some tips for working with presets.
The 5 Tenets of Capturing Good B-Roll for Your Documentary
Documentary filmmaking can be tricky. Follow these five tenets of capturing good B-roll to help streamline your next project.
Video Tutorial: How to Create Karaoke Graphics in After Effects
Need some Karaoke graphics? No problem. Learn how to customize your text and animation (and save yourself some time) in this video tutorial.
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.