Tag: filmmaking tips and tricks
Chroma keying is a common post-processing technique that has been utilized in many filmmaking productions and other creative applications for ages. The process allows you to achieve virtually the …
Some post-production tricks that initially seem simple to pull off usually end up being more complicated than one may think. That certainly applies to placing text behind an object, a …
Glidecams and gimbal stabilizers have become a staple in the filmmaking toolkit. They provide users with amazingly stable footage, eliminating almost all of the jitters and shakiness associated with …
Keeping focus while filming a subject in motion could be a very challenging and daunting task even for some seasoned videographers and camera operators. This is especially true if …
There was a time when motion tracking in Premiere Pro was completely inapplicable simply because it was non-existent. If you wanted to track an object by attaching it to …
Shooting at 24 frames per second has become the gold standard for film almost since the advent of medium format as we know it. You’ve probably heard how capturing …
Camera technology has evolved to the point where you can capture some impressive professional images using just a smartphone. Among the plethora of photography and videography applications, the iPhone …
There are loads of handy features inside Premiere Pro CC that could be extremely helpful on certain occasions as long as you’re aware of their existence. Specifically, if you …
Composition is a rather neglected aspect of film production, especially by newbie filmmakers. How you compose your shot, from what’s in the foreground and background to the colors of …
The filmmaking process is a deceptively complicated practice. No matter how experienced you may be, you’re bound to make a mistake every now and again which is absolutely fine …
Exposure can be a tricky element to get right when trying to shoot your footage. You may even find that sometimes your exposure is way too bright in post-production, …
Working with multiple cameras on set is not an unusual practice. In fact, it is widely used in filmmaking, especially for setups that combine the use of a traditional …
The advent of gimbal technology in filmmaking is relatively new, especially when you compare it to well-established camera stabilization systems such as Steadicams, cranes, dollies and other similar filmmaking tools …
You know what they say: fake it ‘til you make it. Drone shots in videos often give off a high-budget feel, since most people assume that it probably takes …
Gimbal stabilizers are exactly what you need to create the perfect visual aesthetics for any of your narrative productions and immerse your audience deeper into the story. You can …
Regardless of the excellent overall video quality one can get from the Sony A6500 camera, the severe rolling shutter artifacts are still one of the biggest drawbacks of this …
Color grading Log footage isn’t rocket science by any means. Nevertheless, many people still struggle when it comes to pulling off this tricky color grading task. In fact, you …
OK, so you just got the footage from a client, you sit down in front of the computer, dump the media, import the clips in your NLE’s Media Browser and …
Proper lenses, camera angles, lighting, video editing, sound design, makeup effects, camera shakes – all these elements could be equally important when you want to produce a realistic fight scene …
There are many creative techniques that can help you in your endeavor to enhance the visual aesthetics of your videos one of which undoubtedly being in-camera transitions. What’s great …
