The Advantages of Hard Light and the Benefits of Using It on Set
You can create dramatic compositions by bouncing hard light off something to make it soft, and create sharp edges and punchy, bold images.
Three Cheap, Underappreciated Cameras Filmmakers Should Consider
Research demonstrates, in a crowded marketplace, sometimes your best options aren’t always the biggest, most expensive name brands.
E3 2019: How Video Games Are Changing Cinematic Storytelling
Video games are evolving right before our eyes, and the rate of change is accelerating — so what does that mean for cinematic storytelling?
How Video Editors Can Increase Production Value Using Song Stems
Take creative control of your next video project by using song stems, and increase the production value of your video edits.
Download, Prep, and Import Song Stems to Your Favorite NLE
Track stems can be extremely versatile when layering music in your project. Find out how to use them in Premiere, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve.
Creative Royalty-Free Intro Music for Better Viewer Engagement
Hear how your video project can benefit from high-quality royalty-free intro music. Then take a listen to our list of royalty free tracks curated for you.
Why Filmmakers and Photographers Prefer to Use Soft Light
In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources.
WAV vs. MP3: Why You Need Hi-Res Audio for Your Video
In this overview we go over the different audio file formats at your disposal — and which is best for video editing projects.
Creative Ways You Can Use Music Loops in Your Videos
In this guide, we go over some tips on different ways you can use looped music in your edit to really make your project stand out.
Fresh Tracks: Hear June’s Best New Royalty Free Music
Electrify your footage with our music team’s favorite new royalty free tracks. Have a listen to the best royalty-free tracks in June.
Video Games vs. Feature Films: Why Adaptations Usually Fail
While video games include cinematic storytelling, we have to wonder why they rarely translate into good movies. It seems to come down to delivery.
Capturing the Cinematic Moment: Creative Uses for a Color Meter
Color has long been one of the primary tools filmmakers use to communicate aspects of their characters and the worlds they live in.