Budget filmmaking is about finding creative ways to get cinematic looks out of cheaper gear. We took an in-depth look at how to mod your own lenses for more interesting images. When it comes to filmmaking, we’re always trying to find new and creative ways to vary the looks of our images. I

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Create retro pixel sequences in After Effects — without having to do it the old-fashioned way of drawing your shapes pixel by pixel. With the resurgence of Retrowave and Outrun-themed design in today’s popular trends, more people are using the ’80s teal and purple tinted color palett

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Low-budget filmmakers are always shooting in less-than-desirable locations. Here’s how to get cinematic results in even the smallest spaces. When it comes to lighting, more space is always better. You have room for stands, modifiers, and the fixtures themselves. However, any filmmaker will

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In this video tutorial, we’ll go over how you can get more cinematic footage from your drone by using camera lens filters. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to improve the quality of your drone footage, then look no further than lens filters. Just like we use lens filters on

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So, you want to be a filmmaker. But how do you actually get a project off the ground? Start with what you have, and then see what you can get. Every film or video project, at heart, is about telling a story. There are limitless ways to do this, even if there are some common tools of the trade. I

Are you tired of searching for a video editing computer that meets your needs? In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to just build your own. Building your own PC. Intimidating? Yes. Complicated? Well, not really. It’s way easier than you think, and you will reap the benefits from this

Speed up your editing by relying on your keyboard. If you memorize these 16 keyboard shortcuts, you’ll become a true workflow warrior. Editors are always looking for ways to work faster. Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to do this. When you can perform a series of edits without even touc

NAB 2019 is rapidly approaching. If you’re going to make the trip to Vegas to join the conference, check out some of these can’t-miss events and booths. NAB is one of the biggest events for filmmakers and broadcasters in the world. If you’ve been there before, you know that it&

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Whether you’re just getting started with After Effects, or you’ve been using it for a while, here are some essential tips and techniques. Being skilled at After Effects techniques is a lot less about knowing how to use the software than it is about finding ways to get out of its way.

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Everyone has messed up once or twice trying something new. Here’s what I learned setting up my first product photo shoot. A few years ago, while I was still an energetic young undergrad, I was a video production intern for a large airline company. I was flying all around the country to rec