When making a movie, whether small or large, it can always be fun to add an additional effect over the shot. You either do this for aesthetic, atmospheric, or plot reasons, all depending on the context you put it in. VHS effects are among the most popular, as can be seen in so many online photographs and phone apps. Today we’re gonna learn how to add VHS effects to video, how VHS video effects can be utilized, and some popular VHS filter options that you can add into your next project.Continue reading How to Add VHS Effect to Video —…
Starting a production company can be incredibly daunting. There are so many business aspects that appear mundane and confusing to the typical creative starting a production company. But the truth is that laying down a proper foundation is essential for any new production company to grow and prosper. In this article, we outline twelve steps on how to start a production company in the modern age. Let’s dive in. Continue reading How to Start a Production Company: A Complete 12-Step Guide
The Office has found its way into audiences' hearts well after its series finale. The show has stood the test of time thanks to its dry humor, clever writing, and likable characters. Well, some likable characters. In the Season 3 of The Office, one character became more annoying and disagreeable than any other, yet somehow lasted until the series finale. How? This is how the writers of The Office constructed the fall and rise of the Nard Dog, Andy Bernard.Continue reading Andy Bernard: The Office’s Most Unlikely Likable Character
You have just made a movie, and now, you’d like to sell it. There’s several options open to you. Maybe you have representation, or sales agents who can find distributors for you. Or maybe you’re doing the festival circuit, hoping your film will be seen and bought by buyers that way. Another option you may not know about already is the American Film Market (AFM). But what is the American Film Market, and how can you use this event to help launch your filmmaking career? Continue reading What is the American Film Market & How Does It Work?
The post-apocalypse can often be one of the most intense and dynamic settings for a film. There have been many excellent post-apocalyptic films over the years but also plenty of not-so-good ones. Sorting through the deluge of '80s Mad Max knockoffs and contemporary low-budget, straight-to-DVD apocalyptic films can make finding the gems a little tricky. Today we present you with a list of the best post-apocalyptic movies ever made. Continue reading Best Post-Apocalyptic Movies — The End is the Beginning
Gimbals are the perfect tool for shooting smooth video — whether it be a wedding video, comedy sketch or a feature film. But although there are a lot of great gimbals for mobile devices and expensive cinema cameras, there aren’t many great gimbals in that ever-so-elusive median price range. Enter the Zhiyun Crane 2 — a gimbal that might just be exactly what you’re looking for. Continue reading Zhiyun Crane 2S Gimbal — Pros, Cons, Price & Features (Review)
When shooting a movie, you want to make sure everything looks good, from the focus of the shot, to the lighting of the set. While our naked eye can often do a good job helping us out, exposure tools help us not miss any spots. In-camera tools like zebras and histograms help out cinematographers, but so do false color images. “What is false color” you ask? It’s a tool that also helps you with exposure levels, and one which can be incredibly useful with filming. So let's dive into how to use false color, how they are identified, and how…
In our digital age of digital worlds and digital filmmaking, it’s nice to be reminded of the organic and analog. This is probably why many filmmakers, both professional and amateur, enjoy employing film grain into their digital productions. Aside from eliminating all the issues and costs that can come with physical celluloid, the best film grain overlay can give your movies that special look that so many movies of our past have.Continue reading Free Film Grain Overlays For That Cinematic Look
If you’re like anyone else, learning After Effects can be overwhelming and time consuming. While it’s a great idea to learn how to create effects from scratch to learn the ins and outs of the program, it isn’t always necessary. The internet is filled with After Effect templates that help ease the workload of motion graphics. We’ve compiled a list of the 12 best free After Effects templates that, to our surprise, don’t have a price tag. From light leaks, to muzzle flashes, to haze, and even futuristic HUDs, let’s take a look at the best free After Effects templates…
What is a complementary color scheme? How can it be utilized in your filmmaking efforts, why does it matter and how is it different from other color palettes? We will be answering each of these questions and taking a look at the psychology of color in storytelling and showcasing some of the best complementary color schemes found in movies.Continue reading What is a Complementary Color Scheme — Definition, Examples
