5 Easy In-Camera Tricks to Stylize Your Production
Getting as many in-camera effects as possible is always a recommended approach than trying to achieve the same optical illusion later in post. That way, you’re not only saving …
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Today is July 12th, that can only mean one thing – Happy Prime Day, Everyone! Amazon are set to kick every single retailers’ collective asses with their Global Amazon …
Five Awesome Tips for Shaping Light on Set
Utilising light wisely and efficiently on set is something that can certainly improve your work as a professional filmmaker and make a big difference in the end. You can …
Generate a LUT to Match Colours Between Two Different Cameras with This Simple Workflow
As a professional colourist, you have probably been involved numerous times in a situation where you needed to match colours of footage filmed on two different cameras. If you are experienced enough …
Get the Ultimate DaVinci Resolve Online Training Bundle + 200 LUTS for just $99!
Well, what do you say what do you know – it’s back! You may remember we did a 24 hours flash sale on the Ultimate DaVinci Resolve training and …
Why Establishing Shots Are So Important for Every Production and How to Shoot Them Properly?
Even though the video below explores mainly filming of establishing shots for wedding films, it has a lot to do with establishing shots in general. Matt Johnson, the producer …
Creative Ideas on Implementing a Multimedia Projector in Your Next Project
Looking for new, innovative ways to enhance the visual aesthetics of your next project could be a challenging task. If you’re in a similar position and do have a …
Emulate the Candle Light Look with the Scorpion LED Lights
Expanding your lighting knowledge and learning new tricks and techniques on how to create mood and serve the story better will definitely go a long way in your career …
Use These Five Techniques to Find the Right Frame to Cut When Editing
We all have heard that great editing is invisible. But, how do we find the exact edit point between cuts? Many seasoned editors would say that when you have enough …
The Hedge App Promises the Fastest Way to Offload and Backup Media On Your Mac
Offloading and backing up media as quickly and flawlessly as possible is everything one filmmaker might be craving for after a long shooting day. Unfortunately, many times there’s a …
Killer Music Video shot with Natural Light on Sony FS7 and DJI Phantom 3
The Sony FS7 has been a super popular camera over the past year, if not the most popular camera used in productions worldwide, and today we look at a …
Create the Perfectly Lit White Background for Your Videos On The Cheap
Shooting in front of a perfectly lit white background in a professional studio environment is an easy task, but what if you need to create the seamlessly lit white …
Six Fundamental Rules of Composition and Framing
Whether you are working on a corporate video project or you’re just about to dip your toes into the unpredictable waters of documentary filmmaking for the first time, there …
The Ins and Outs of Shooting a Fight Scene
If you want to film a high-octane action sequence in a tight space while the camera moves smoothly within the scene, the following video tutorial by Film Riot might give you …
Angelbird 512GB Pocket SSD for Your Editing Workflow On The Go
Having a bunch of reliable SSDs while traveling is a fantastic way to keep your footage safe and secured no matter what. But what if you could shrink the size of your …
Here’s How You Can Get a Staggering Cinematic Film Look with the Cheapest Mirrorless Camera or DSLR
A common misconception spread among newbie filmmakers and enthusiasts alike is that having the most expensive filmmaking camera such as the ARRI Alexa or the Red Epic is mandatory …
A Mesmerising Look at Hong Kong through the lens of Brandon Li
Brandon Li is a phenomenally talented filmmaker, whose work I’ve been following (as I am sure most of you have as well) and admiring for quite some time. The …
How to Build a Lighting Setup for an Interview in Mixed Light Conditions
Building a portable lighting setup can be extremely convenient not only when you need to shoot indoors, but also in multiple run-and-gun situations. A common issue that you might …
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This is just one last reminder that The Complete Video Creators Bundle sale is coming to an end over at 5DayDeal in just 12 hours! At 12:00 PM (noon) PST …
New Canon DM-E1 On-Camera Directional Mic Has 2 Stereo Modes
Canon announced a brand new on-camera microphone called the DM-E1 recently, but of course it not being the new 5D Mark IV announcement, it’s easy to see why you and …