Can’t seem to get the right look and color out of your raw video? Explore the wonderful world of LUTs and how to apply them to your next project. Whenever you first dive into color correction and color grading, they may seem like foreign concepts. The color wheels and curves look like inst

If you’re a filmmaker or videographer, one of the best things you can do for your workflow is go to the movies to stay on top of market trends and interests. Top image via Liu zishan. Be it video, photography, or graphic design, if you’re a content creator, you know how important it

Make sure you understand what you’re working with before purchasing your first NLE program. Find out what you need to know in this roundup. One of the most daunting aspects of starting your career as a video editor is choosing which program you want to work with. While there are dozens

Smoke and fog can elevate the production value of any photo or video shoot. Here are a few ways to use smoke on set and in post. Cover image by jeremy spang. Whether you prefer smoke, fog, dust, smog, or haze on set, these elements can add incredible depth to your compositions — or even change t

Knowing how (and when) to pan, tilt, and zoom effectively with your camera set-up is fundamental to successful video projects. When you’re getting started in filmmaking and video production, mastering the basics is really the surest way you can guarantee successful projects. I know it̵

Are you getting started as a video editor? Here are five concerns that plague new editors — and what you should do about them. Cover image via LanKogal. When I was just starting out as a freelance film editor, there were a few things that I used to worry about pretty much every day. Over ti

Learn how you can quickly create your own intro or outro sequences with these easy-to-use and stylish transitions from RocketStock. Cover image via Rocketstock.  Whether you create strict corporate videos or free-flowing vlogs for your personal YouTube channel, the right intro transition or tran

Getting people to punch each other for your video project is easy. Making it look good on camera, however, is a lot harder. Cover image via Helen Fields Hotelfoxtrot. A fight scene can be one of the most exciting sequences in a film. Whether it’s in an action film or a gritty drama, a figh

Go behind the scenes with Oscar-nominated interviews with the filmmakers, editors, and sound designers who made this year’s stand-out movies. Top image: set of Dunkirk. (M.S.Gordon/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock.) We had the opportunity to chat with several filmmakers about their wo

Capturing good video of cars is harder than it looks. Keep these tips in mind when you need to shoot cars in different locations and at different times. Cover image via Yevtushok Tatyana. Let’s say you’ve just been asked to shoot a 30-second video for a local car dealership, brand, o

You’ve probably heard of these shots, even if you’ve never stepped foot in film class. So how do you know which one to use — and when? When you boil down all the different types of camera shots, there are really only two: the close-up and the wide. It’s a pretty simple concept,

Finding new ways to add movement to your shots will make your videos more interesting and engaging. A classic and effective way to do this is with the crane shot. If you’ve ever watched a concert video, a blockbuster movie, or even a televised golf tournament, you’ve seen crane shots

Looking to record overhead video for your next project? Here are a few tips on how to assemble the perfect rig for the shot. Cover image via solarseven. Whether it’s for your favorite Youtube cooking channel or an unboxing channel, overhead camera setups are crucial for certain styles of s

Trying to shoot a cinematic music video without “big studio” money? Follow this guide to get MTV-worthy quality out of your next shoot. Cover image via Shutterstock. If you work in the media industry, you’ll eventually find yourself in the scenario every videographer faces at l

As with most productions, a corporate video’s budget will determine what gear you can use. Let’s take a look at some camera options. Featured image via Shutterstock. Videographers often find themselves in the world of corporate video because the work is consistent, and it’s cum

Follow in the footsteps of boundary-pushing filmmakers by incorporating cinemagraphs into your projects to tell your stories. Top image via Shutterstock. With all the new cameras on the market and all the various ways to distribute videos and stills, the cinemagraph stands as the perfect combina

With 2017 coming to a close, we take an in-depth look at the top-performing video production gear released in the past year. We can all agree that 2017 was a heck of a trip. But as we ride this year to the very bitter end, let’s indulge in one of America’s favorite pastimes: looking

Looking to boost your YouTube channel’s subscriber count? Follow these steps to reach (and retain) as many viewers as possible. Cover image via Shutterstock. Say you just launched your own company, freelance website, or personal account. Great, now you’re ready to build a YouTube pag

Having trouble with blown-out footage in snowy conditions? Here are a few tricks for capturing the perfect shot in wintry conditions. Cover image via Shutterstock. It’s that time of year again: snow-covered hills and pillowy drifts of powder covering the landscape. Or, if you are like me i

Did you receive a seemingly useless “filmmaking” gift this holiday season? Don’t throw it away. Think outside the box, and get creative on your next shoot. Top image via Shutterstock. One of the simple facts about working as a videographer, documentarian, or video editor is tha