Production Lighting: The Best Video Lighting Kits for Filmmakers
Finding a film lighting kit for an upcoming shoot can be a daunting task. There are many different kinds of lights you can use, and each have their own strengths…
How Alfonso Cuarón Makes Every Shot Count
Director Alfonso Cuarón once said, “I’m interested in new worlds, new universes, new challenges.” Like his compatriots Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro, the Gravity director has dazzled viewers…
Film Lighting Techniques: How to Make Your Film Look More Cinematic
Shooting projects on a budget can mean limitations on your gear. So how can you maintain a “cinematic” look without a cube truck full of lighting equipment? In today’s post,…
How to Become a Location Scout (and Find Better Film Locations)
If you’re a filmmaker, you’re always hunting for great filming locations. But, as you know, time and resources don’t always allow for the focus you need for this complex task….
The Best Up-and-Coming Directors Every Producer Needs to Know
If you’re a producer, you likely pay close attention when noteworthy film festivals post their schedules. Among other things, you’re probably looking for the best up-and-coming directors for your own…
How To Make An Intro For Your YouTube Video [FREE Template]
First and last impressions are life and death on YouTube. But luckily there are some excellent YouTube intro templates that will prove that your video is a quality watch. In…
How To Master A Storyboard Like Jordan Peele: Get Out
Stephen King said, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” Although horror movies have been effective outlets for entertainment, they have also been the ideal…
6 Production Management Software Tools to Save Your Shoot
Film and video productions are hectic! Having the right production management software sets the tone for how organized your shoot will be. Yet with so many options out there, how…
The Essential Music Video Credits Format Guide [with FREE Template]
Credits are crucial in music videos. At the dawn of music video, lower thirds stamped the beginning and end of each video. But that was the 80’s. With all the…
The Best Lower Thirds Templates for Premiere [FREE Download]
Using lower thirds in Premiere can add crucial context to your videos. But there’s a plethora of creative lower thirds to choose from out there. It’s all too easy to…
30 Best Cinematography Techniques & Tips You Didn’t Learn in Film School
On paper, you’re ready. You took the courses. You read the books. But do you know all the key cinematography techniques? The things that come from being on set? Perhaps…
The Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots (over 50+ Types of Shots and Angles in Film)
Have you ever confused a medium long shot with a medium shot? What about a medium shot with a cowboy shot? You’re not alone. It’s easy to mix up the…
Epic Drone Shots Mashup: The Best Drone Video Footage of 2018
The internet is chock full of video content. The challenge remains: how can YOU create content that will cut through all the noise? The best drone video footage is how….
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