You don’t need to record everything at 24 fps. Consider changing up your frame rates to capture more interesting footage. Let’s say you’re capturing B-roll for a new project. If you only record at 24 fps, you won’t be able to slow down any of the footage without making it

This past year, we’ve made the best possible filmmaking and photography tutorials that we can to help you become a better professional. Over 100 videos later, here are our 10 favorites out of the bunch. With the new year fast approaching, you might be conjuring up some new year’s res

In our latest video tutorial, we explore how you can get the best overall image quality from DJI drones using Camera Raw. Have you ever wondered how the drone images on DJI’s website always look so amazing? (And I’m referring to the sharpness and image clarity, not the subject matter

Learning After Effects? This After Effects guide includes 10 more tips and techniques that I find myself using time and time again. Have you seen part one? Check it out here. I could go on and on about this stuff for days (as evidenced by the nearly 25-minute tutorial). When I recorded the first

The DJI Mavic 2’s specs pack quite a punch. With these 5 accessories, you can take full advantage of the drone’s capabilities. Every time DJI releases a drone, accessories and aftermarket components flood the market, claiming to be the secret to perfect aerial photography and videogr

What exactly are the differences that stand out in images captured by a professional photographer rather than those captured by an amateur — and how do you get there? If you’re just getting started in photography, you may look at some professional photos on Instagram, compare them to yours

Scenes involving driving a car can be complicated to shoot. However, you can do it without even starting the car. Here’s how. Shooting car scenes is fun, and they’re a common request, so knowing how to pull them off is important — because they’re also difficult. It’s hard

In this video tutorial, we explore five simple ways you can increase your credibility as a commercial drone pilot to win over potential employers. You might be surprised to hear that since 2016, the FAA has already issued over 100,000 Remote Pilot Certificates. (Also known as Part 107 commercial

Looking for ways to crank up your footage? Here are four ways to use blending to turn normal shots into visual spectacles. As a fan of Adult Swim’s Off The Air content and regular attendant of EDM festivals, I’ve always been a fan of colorful visuals and eclectic imagery. For some re

Ever wondered how big-budget music videos sync up their footage with the song in post? Check out the process from the perspective of a playback engineer. If you’ve ever filmed an indie music video before, you probably know the drill: play the song on a speaker, have your subject play along

Feeling like you’re in a creative rut with your footage? Try using colored smoke canisters to bring some texture and movement to your shots. I’ve found myself in a creative funk recently. And I feel like all creatives go through this every now and again. I’ve felt like I’ve just been

Adobe’s new NLE, released in the latest Creative Cloud update, is tailored for on-the-go content creators. Here’s what you need to know about it. Everybody seems to be competing for the social-media-content-creator crowd these days. With mobile apps like iMovie and KineMaster do

Here at Shutterstock, we like to give away free assets and elements for video editors and designers. In fact, we just gave away 191 of them. Here’s how we did it. Around here, freebies are what we call our completely free video elements, design assets, sound effects, motion graphics, and m

Need a different look for your video clips? Try speeding them up and slowing them down. One of the basics of creating a montage is manipulating your footage to fit a “vibe,” which you can do by speeding up or slowing down the footage. Most Premiere Pro amateurs think that there is on

Here’s a case-by-case look at some brands that did long-form video content right. As audiences’ attention spans continue to shrink, brands daring enough to buck the trend have found surprising results by increasing the length and scope of their biggest marketing efforts. While some d

As 2018 winds down, the prospects for video makers and marketers in 2019 are beginning to heat up. The film and video industry is changing rapidly, with new gear, formats, channels, and avenues for advertisements gaining momentum every day. Let’s look at the top ten video marketing trends to kee

Now that video and filmmaking drones have reached maximum popularity, one might wonder why anyone would need to use a helicopter for aerial shots. In this video, we put both to the test. Nowadays, most filmmakers are either considering purchasing or already own a drone. It’s become a no-br

Shutterstock Select brings new premium footage to the Shutterstock royalty-free footage library — all shot by experts using high-end equipment. Back in 2006, Shutterstock became the first company of its kind to offer royalty-free footage. That was just after YouTube launched and before Netflix s

DJI just announced a new pocket-sized handheld camera system with a 3-axis gimbal and tons of features and functionality. Here’s the kicker: the footage actually looks pretty good. I don’t know about you guys, but lately, I’ve had a hard time getting excited about new small act

A $1,500, portable, personal drone with a Hasselblad camera versus a $4,000+ prosumer drone with interchangeable lenses and a super 35 sensor. Which one is the better value? So DJI recently sent us the DJI Inspire 2 to review, and we just purchased the Mavic 2 Pro for our own use. I’ve always wo