Once you’ve collected enough footage, edited an engaging story, and completed the strenuous post-production process, the next step can be the hardest. Knowing what to do with your film once you’re finished with it can be one of the most difficult parts of filmmaking. You might only h

For a show that gets its name from the National Association of Broadcasters, the NAB Shows of the last few years have focused far more on film and video production than radio or television broadcasting. From capture to post-production, historically, the biggest headlines were for new cameras or

When done properly, VFX work should be invisible — as if everything the camera captures is a natural occurrence. One of the oldest VFX techniques for pulling this off is the use of driving plates. Today, driving plates are frequently video clips composited with green screen footage of characters

If you’ve worked in film or television production, you may be familiar with green screen compositing and the many wonders chroma key technology can help achieve. From meteorologists on your nightly news programs to superheroes in the biggest blockbuster films, green screen compositing has

So many celebrations and festivals occur at this time of year that it’s fondly known as the Holiday season. From Christmas to Hannukah to Kwanzaa, Festivus, or New Years, there are tons of reasons to gather with friends and family to celebrate peace, love, happiness, and a fresh start to t

2016 may very well be remembered as the make or break year for virtual reality and 360-degree content. At the beginning of the year, the NAB 2016 show revolved around 360 cameras — so it was only a matter of time until we saw an influx of content. YouTube and Facebook were the first two major pl

We covered a lot of topics over the course of 2016, from photography and video tips to marketing trends and inspiring image collections. These are the stories that resonated the most with you over the past year. Whether you visit them again or discover them for the first time, we hope you find s

Stay one step ahead with Shutterstock’s Creative Trends infographic, our look at the styles and trends that will dominate 2017. With information gathered from billions of searches, plus expert knowledge from our design, video, and music teams, we show what’s on the rise around the world. This ye

If you do a lot of corporate client work than you know one of the most frustrating parts about shooting corporate video is on-camera interviews. In the following post we’ll take a look at a few ways in which you can make recording your corporate videos as painless as possible. 1. Share the

FOCUSED is a series produced by Shutterstock in partnership with Red Bull Media House. It explores how athletes use video for creativity, promotion, and progression in their sports. Skateboarding is a sport built on video. Since its beginnings in LA to its recent acceptance into the Olympics, sk

The professional video editor or filmmaker depends on a reputation for organization and reliability. Nothing can ruin a client relationship or career quicker than lost footage, files or assets — especially without backups. As such, it’s essential to invest time and money in a good data bac

When if comes to working on massive projects of any type, organization is key. For video editors, you will become your own best friend when you properly set up folder structures before you start editing. This includes where you store your media files (footage, audio, music, SFX, stock images, gr

No matter your skill level in your chosen craft, you had to start somewhere. Luckily, with resources like YouTube and Vimeo at our disposal, the learning process is faster and easier than ever, especially for filmmakers — there are thousands and thousands of video tutorials available, covering e

If you talk to seasoned video editors, they’ll tell you that, when it comes to freelancing, the work is feast or famine. One week you may be working days and nights on end to finish multiple projects; the next week, you’ll have nothing to do but browse Reddit. It’s just the nature of the b

Smartphone filmmaking is a growing trend that the industry can no longer ignore. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of all American adults currently use a smartphone, and the video capabilities of these devices are growing at an outstanding rate. Traditional filmmakers may b

By now, it’s become old news to say video is critical for businesses to attract and retain consumers online. In fact, producing video content has become table stakes for businesses in most industries. A 2015 study of online and social video marketing showed that 56 percent of consumers exp

Film school isn’t for everyone. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that many of your favorite directors either dropped out or never attended film school to begin with. That isn’t to say that working in film and video does not require a great deal of education. Quite the opposite,

Whether you’re a beginner or expert in the field, avoiding these video editing mistakes will lead to a better finished product every time. Editing can be one of the most daunting tasks of filmmaking to take on head first. The software seems confusing and overwhelming at first but the more

The art of sky replacement can be broken down into two main areas. One is salvaging footage to correct for over or under exposed skies (or skies that jut don’t look attractive). The other is for turning normal skies into something unexpected or supernatural to create a new look and feel. Y

After working as a director of photography in Toronto for the past 15 years, there’s one thing Jeff Green knows: September and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) are always hectic. When we hired him for the Shutterstock and Variety Portrait Studio at TIFF he readily accepted, k