Filmmaking
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The Best Affordable Handheld LED Lights
From back lights to eye lights, here are some of the best handheld lights available that won’t break your budget.
What Is CGI? How Reality and CGI Blend in Films
Journey through the history of CGI and take look at how this art form may influence the future of filmmaking.
The Functions of a Microphone Preamplifier
Mic preamps are the unsung hero of pristine audio recordings. Here’s how they work and why they matter to your project’s sound.
Mixing Tips for Professional Sounding Audio
Is your audio not as crystal clear as you’d hoped? Use these tried and true mixing tips to elevate your audio like the pros.
5 Essential Elements of Audio in Filmmaking
A film’s sound matters just as much as perfect visuals—and your film isn’t finished without these 5 essential audio elements.
What Is a Leitmotif? How Do They Work In Films?
Music contributes to the development of a film’s story through leitmotifs. But what is a leitmotif, and how does it work?
What if Die Hard Isn’t Actually a Christmas Film After All?
Everyone’s favorite debate might not hold up as well as you’d think. Ok, so let’s start at the very top here. What makes a film a Christmas …
3D Object Tracking in a Custom Video Clip — Part II
Let’s pick up where we left off! This time we’ll be showing some improvements in the 3D integration and completing our custom video clip.
The Mic Picker: How to Find the Right Microphone
From stereo to lavalier, let’s explore the different types of microphones to discover which one works best for your creative needs.
Visual Homage in Cinema
Learn how to draw inspiration from the history of cinema while putting your viewing habits to use through the art of homage.
A Complete Guide to the Movie Score
Music has the power to convey the unseen and take a viewer one step further into a movie’s world. Here’s a complete guide to a movie score.
Now and Then: A Filmmaker’s Guide to the Period Piece
The period piece is more than a film genre—it’s a larger approach to filmmaking in general. Let’s explore this beloved film category.